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Sir Seretse Khama International Airport

Gaborone, Botswana

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Sir Seretse Khama International Airport

Gaborone, Botswana
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Botswana's principal international gateway serving the capital.

Opened
1969
Location
Gaborone, Botswana
Sir Seretse Khama International Airport is the largest and busiest airport in Botswana, serving the capital city of Gaborone. Named after Botswana's first president, Sir Seretse Khama, the airport handles the majority of the country's international and domestic air traffic. The airport underwent significant expansion and modernization works in the 2010s, including a new terminal building that increased its capacity to handle more passengers and aircraft. It serves as the primary hub for Air Botswana, the national carrier. The airport connects Gaborone to destinations across Africa, including Johannesburg, Nairobi, Addis Ababa, and Harare, as well as occasional intercontinental services. It plays a vital role in supporting Botswana's trade, tourism, and government travel.
Terminals
The airport operates a single modern terminal building that handles both international and domestic passengers.
Getting to & from
Ground transport options from the airport to central Gaborone include taxis, car hire services, and shuttle buses, with the city center located approximately 15 kilometres away.
Airlines here
Major airlines operating here include Air Botswana, Ethiopian Airlines, South African Airways, and Kenya Airways.
Notable facts
  • Named after Botswana's founding president and independence leader, Sir Seretse Khama.
  • A major terminal expansion project was completed around 2021 to increase passenger handling capacity.
  • The airport serves as the primary hub for Air Botswana, the national flag carrier.
  • It is situated at an elevation of approximately 3,299 feet (1,006 metres) above sea level.
  • The airport has a single main runway designated 08/26.
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Route map (8 destinations)

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Routes

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GBE → HREBP · AT5
GBE → JNBBP · AT5 AT7
GBE → LUNBP · AT5
GBE → MUBBP · AT5 AT7
GBE → NBOKQ · E90
GBE → JNBSA · DH4 AR8 CR2 ER3 CR7
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Sir Seretse Khama International Airport
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Sir Seretse Khama International Airport, located 15 kilometres (9 mi) north of downtown Gaborone, is the main international airport of the capital city of Botswana. It is the busiest airport in the country. In 2017 the airport got its first special economic zone which would house in the following departments: CAAB, Botswana Innovation Hub, ITPA and diamond hub for diamond sector.

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