Travelling from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE): what you need to know
Expect to be in the air for 2 hours. That's the average time for a direct flight from Cape Town International Airport to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport. Gaborone and Cape Town are in the same timezone — UTC+2.
Take your pick of 5 weekly flights from Cape Town International Airport to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport. The 07:15 departure with Air Botswana is the earliest available from CPT to GBE. Air Botswana operates the last service of the day at 19:00 if you're not into early starts.
Flying during a popular month like June? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
To find out whether you need a visa to enter Botswana, check with your airline and the local consulate or embassy. They'll give you the latest information, including additional travel documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from CPT to GBE.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Cape Town International Airport to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport is P10,657. For a return flight on this route, the best price is P22,672. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Book 4 months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from CPT to GBE.
Plan your trip for December. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Cape Town International Airport to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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Play around with filters to find the right trip for you. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Cape Town International Airport to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
To get to Cape Town International Airport from central Cape Town, it'll take around 21 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Want a handy hotel near CPT? If you've booked an early flight from Cape Town International Airport to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Cape Town International Airport to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near GBE instead:
Getting from Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) to central Gaborone
From Sir Seretse Khama International Airport, Gaborone is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 18 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Cape Town International Airport to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Gaborone. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Gaborone is November, with temperatures ranging between 17 ºC and 34 ºC. Book your flights from Cape Town International Airport to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
July has average temperatures of between 5 ºC and 23 ºC. Search for cheap tickets from CPT to GBE sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
More about Gaborone
If you're looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Gaborone right here. Browse these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from CPT to GBE:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. The Three Dikgosi Monument, Gaborone Game Reserve and Botswana National Museum are must-have experiences during your Gaborone visit.
Complete your Gaborone trip with hotels and a car rental
Comparing flights is not the only thing we're good at. Once you've secured your cheap ticket to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport, browse our great car rental offers that'll give you the flexibility and freedom to see the sights at your own pace. Next, take a look at our exclusive rates for hotels to find your perfect Gaborone stay.