Sir Seretse Khama International Airport – GBE Gaborone
Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) is the primary international airport in Gaborone, Botswana and is also the country’s capital. This airport was named in honor of the first president of Botswana, Sir Seretse Khama and was established in 1984. In spite of the airport’s limited capacity, it still has the biggest passenger movement in Botswana. There are several airlines operating in GBE-Gaborone including Air Botswana, Air Namibia, Ethiopian Airlines, South African Express, Qatar Airways, and Airlink. Air Namibia operates flights between Gaborone and Durban. Between 2015 and 2016, GBE Airport attended to 727,912 passengers going in and out of Gaborone.
Best Time to Visit
This international airport offers its services primarily to the city of Gaborone. GBE is operated by the civil government and serves as the base for the Botswana Defence Force Air Wing, a VIP Flight Wing. GBE-Gaborone Airport is also the main hub of Air Botswana with routes to Cape Town, Francistown, Johannesburg, Kasane, and Maun.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Accommodations are easy to find when you’re in town. The nearest airport hotels in Gaborone are approximately two to three miles from GBE Airport. One of the well-known hotels in the area is the Orchid Luxury Boutique Guesthouse, which has superb reviews from guests and is only 2.8 miles from the airport. The Kunzi Bed & Breakfast is another popular hotel with excellent reviews. This accommodation is located in Gaborone and is only 3 miles away from GBE Airport. Alternative hotels when visiting this region include the Phakalane Golf Estate Hotel Resort and the Travelodge.
