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IATA: GBE · Gaborone, Botswana

Sir Seretse Khama International Airport Guide

CapitalGaborone
Population2,359,609
CurrencyBWP P Botswana pula
LanguageKhoekhoe
Time ZoneUTC+02:00 CAT
AirportGBE
Distance—
Flight Time—
Visitors/yr~5,482,549

Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (IATA: GBE) is a key aviation hub serving Gaborone and the wider Botswana region. The airport operates 1 passenger terminal, handling millions of passengers annually.

Getting to Gaborone from GBE

Train and metro offer the fastest connections (20–40 min). Buses and shared shuttles are the most affordable. Taxis and rideshare apps (Uber, Bolt) are ideal with luggage or in groups.

Terminals & Facilities

Sir Seretse Khama International Airport has 1 terminal with duty-free retail, restaurants, business lounges, family zones and prayer rooms. Free WiFi is available throughout.

Airport Lounges at GBE

Multiple lounges are accessible via Priority Pass, Amex Platinum, airline status or day-pass purchase. Amenities include complimentary food and drinks, fast WiFi and shower facilities.

Parking

Short-stay, long-stay and meet-and-greet options are available at Sir Seretse Khama International Airport. Pre-booking online saves 30–50% versus paying at the gate.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) at a glance

IATA / ICAO
GBE / FBSK
Serves
Gaborone
Country
Botswana
Local time now
05:44 (CAT)
Time zone
Africa/Gaborone
Currency
BWP (P)
Capital
Gaborone
Coordinates
-24.5552, 25.9182

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Nonstop destinations from GBE

Sir Seretse Khama International Airport has published nonstop service to 8 airports across 6 countries. The busiest are listed first, with straight-line distance from GBE.

DestinationIATACountryDistance
NairobiNBOKenya2,841 km
HarareHREZimbabwe910 km
JohannesburgJNBSouth Africa292 km
KasaneBBKBotswana751 km
FrancistownFRWBotswana409 km
LusakaLUNZambia1,059 km
MaunMUBBotswana570 km
WindhoekWDHNamibia891 km

Airlines serving GBE

3 carriers publish nonstop service at GBE, ranked by how many routes each one appears on. Counts include codeshares, so a carrier can be listed here while the aircraft is flown by a partner. Schedules change seasonally — check the operating carrier on your own dates before booking.

AirlineCodeTypeRoutes
KLMKLFull Service4
Kenya AirwaysKQFull Service4
South African AirwaysSAFull Service2

At the airport

General guidance rather than GBE-specific detail — terminal counts, lounge locations, desk opening hours and lost-property arrangements change often, so confirm those on the airport’s own site before you travel.

SecurityAllow longer than you think at peak departure banks - typically early morning and late evening. Liquids and electronics rules still differ by airport even where scanners have been upgraded.
ImmigrationArriving passengers clear immigration at the first point of entry into a country, not at the final destination, which is what makes tight connections risky on separate tickets.
Terminal transfersWhere an airport has multiple terminals, allow for a shuttle or train between them. Airside transfers are faster, but a change of terminal often means re-clearing security.
Wi-FiFree Wi-Fi is now near-universal at scheduled-service airports, usually with a time limit or an email sign-in. Download boarding passes before you land in case sign-in fails.
Food and shopsMost retail sits airside, after security. Landside options before security are usually thinner and close earlier.
AccessibilityRequest assistance through your airline at least 48 hours ahead. It is a legal entitlement across the EU, UK and US, but only guaranteed when pre-booked.
CurrencyAirport exchange desks carry the widest spreads of anywhere in a country. An ATM in the arrivals hall, or a card with no foreign-transaction fee, is almost always cheaper.
Lost propertyItems left on the aircraft go to the airline; items left in the terminal go to the airport operator. They are separate systems, so report to the right one.