Sir Seretse Khama International Airport
GBE / FBSK
Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) is Botswana’s primary international gateway located near Gaborone. It serves regional and international scheduled services and is the main airport for the capital. Passenger volumes are modest compared with larger regional hubs and the airport supports Air Botswana and regional carriers.
Getting To and From Sir Seretse Khama International Airport #
The airport sits a short drive from central Gaborone; typical travel time into the city is 15-25 minutes.
- Taxis - The most convenient door‑to‑door option; fares vary by point of drop‑off and time of day.
- Car hire - Available at the airport and useful for regional travel.
- Buses / shuttles - Limited scheduled public transport services serve the airport; many passengers use taxis or hotel transfers instead.
- Driving - Short distances to the city but plan for local traffic conditions.
Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Sir Seretse Khama International Airport #
The terminal provides essential passenger services: check‑in, simple cafés, car hire desks, ATMs and basic retail. There are limited lounge facilities; accessibility services and information counters are available. Expect a compact, straightforward terminal environment.
Tips for Sir Seretse Khama International Airport #
- Carry local currency (Botswana pula) for taxis and smaller transactions - card acceptance can be inconsistent outside larger hotels and businesses.
- Arrange airport pickup if arriving late - public transport options are limited in the evenings.
Weather & Climate near Sir Seretse Khama International Airport #
Sir Seretse Khama International Airport's climate is classified as Hot Semi-Arid - Hot Semi-Arid climate with hot summers (peaking in January) and cool winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 4°C to 33°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Excellent | 20° - 33° | 26° | 87 mm | some cloud | 53% | 2.7 m/s | 3.0 extreme | 13.3h |
| February | Excellent | 19° - 32° | 26° | 77 mm | partly cloudy | 54% | 2.7 m/s | 2.7 extreme | 12.8h |
| March | Excellent | 17° - 31° | 24° | 64 mm | some cloud | 55% | 2.3 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 12.1h |
| April | Excellent | 13° - 28° | 21° | 28 mm | some cloud | 55% | 2.1 m/s | 1.7 very high | 11.4h |
| May | Ideal | 8° - 26° | 17° | 8 mm | clear | 47% | 2.1 m/s | 1.2 high | 10.8h |
| June | Excellent | 5° - 23° | 14° | 5 mm | clear | 48% | 2.0 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 10.5h |
| July | Excellent | 4° - 23° | 14° | 1 mm | clear | 43% | 2.0 m/s | 1.0 high | 10.7h |
| August | Ideal | 7° - 26° | 17° | 3 mm | clear | 35% | 2.6 m/s | 1.3 high | 11.2h |
| September | Ideal | 12° - 30° | 21° | 14 mm | clear | 30% | 3.0 m/s | 1.7 very high | 11.8h |
| October | Ideal | 16° - 32° | 24° | 39 mm | mostly sunny | 36% | 3.4 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 12.5h |
| November | Excellent | 18° - 32° | 25° | 67 mm | some cloud | 44% | 3.3 m/s | 2.7 extreme | 13.2h |
| December | Excellent | 19° - 32° | 25° | 71 mm | partly cloudy | 51% | 2.8 m/s | 2.9 extreme | 13.5h |
