Flying from Harare Airport (HRE) to Gaborone Airport (GBE): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Harare Airport to Gaborone Airport is 1 hour 30 minutes.
Harare and Gaborone follow the same timezone, UTC+2.
Your HRE to GBE flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like December. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Air Botswana has direct flights from Harare Airport to Gaborone Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Gaborone — and maybe even more of Botswana if time allows.
Air Botswana is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
Among carriers operating HRE to GBE flights, Air Botswana has the highest percentage of on-time landings.
How to find the cheapest flights from Harare Airport (HRE) to Gaborone Airport (GBE)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Harare Airport to Gaborone Airport flight is $441. A return ticket right now is $792. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap tickets from HRE to GBE, reserve your trip three months before your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Harare Airport to Gaborone Airport is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Harare Airport (HRE)
68% of flights departing from Harare Airport reach their destination on time.
To reach Harare Airport from central Harare, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of about 40 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel close to HRE? If you've booked an early flight from Harare Airport to Gaborone Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Gaborone Airport (GBE)
Consider staying in a hotel close to GBE if you're on a late Harare Airport to Gaborone Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Gaborone Airport rental car and explore Gaborone and beyond with your own wheels. Hertz, Auto-Union and Avis are top outlets you can book with here.
Improve your chances of securing the best possible rate by booking as early as possible. Reserving your vehicle from Gaborone Airport at least a few weeks in advance is a smart idea.
Getting from Gaborone Airport (GBE) to central Gaborone
Gaborone Airport is roughly 14 kilometres from central Gaborone. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
It takes around 40 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Gaborone Airport (GBE)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Harare Airport to Gaborone Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Gaborone. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
When reserving your flight from Harare Airport to Gaborone Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. October is the warmest month in Gaborone, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC to 34ºC.
July has average temperatures of between 5ºC and 24ºC. Search for cheap tickets from HRE to GBE sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Botswana
Gaborone is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Botswana just waiting to be explored. Around 418 kilometres north-east of Gaborone, a trip to Francistown will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Our Lady of the Desert Cathedral, Supa Ngwao Museum and Nyangabwe Hill.
Another well-known destination in Botswana, Molepolole is around 48 kilometres north-west of Gaborone. Plan to visit highlights including Kgosi Sechele I Museum.