Flying into Botswana You can only fly directly into Botswana via commercial airlines from Johannesburg or Cape Town (South Africa) or Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe).
International flight routes to Botswana
We arrange flights to Botswana for most of our travelers and have excellent flight rates. However, if you would prefer to arrange your own flights or book with air miles or the like, then feel free to do so. If you organize the flights, we are happy to just make your ground arrangements.
Starting from London
The easiest and most direct way to reach Botswana from London is to fly to Jo’burg (often with South African Airways or British Airways), and then connect through to one of Botswana’s two ‘gateway’ airports: Maun in Botswana, or Livingstone beside the Victoria Falls in Zambia.
These flights depart from Heathrow every day of the week.
Starting from the USA
Coming from the USA, you have choices to make about your flights. In broad terms, your two options for the flight arrangements are:
1) You arrange your return flights USA -> London and London -> USA for yourself.
Expert Africa arranges the London -> Maun / Livingstone and Livingstone / Maun -> London flights for you.
This makes a lot of sense as we have great rates on the flights to Jo’burg – and allows us to utilize low add-on rates for internal flights within Africa which we can buy for your trip linked to your international ticket. (Especially true of the Air Botswana flights on the Maun / Jo’burg route.) However, you need to make sure that you have enough turn-around time between planes in London.
2) You arrange your own flights USA -> Botswana and Botswana -> USA, either via London or on any other route, and advise us of the flight times and carriers.
Expert Africa arranges your arrangements in Botswana for you, including any smaller flights within Botswana, and any arrangements in Livingstone.
This makes more sense if you are flying direct from the US – eg on the service linking Atlanta with Jo’burg. If you choose to organize your own intercontinental flights, then we prefer you to also book any connecting flights at the same time, with the same people who sell you your intercontinental flight tickets. Eg: links between Jo’burg and Livingstone or Maun.
Is there a direct flight to Botswana?
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct to Botswana.
What is the best way to get to Botswana?
The easiest and fastest way to travel to Botswana is a connecting flight from Johannesburg International Airport (O.R Tambo) in South Africa, although there are also connecting flights from Cape Town and Windhoek (Namibia) available.
What do airlines fly into Botswana?
Top Airlines
- United Airlines.
- Air Botswana.
- JetBlue Airways.
- Qatar Airways.
- Air India.
- Singapore Airlines.
- Ethiopian Airlines.
- Delta Air Lines.
How many hours flight from the UK to Botswana?
The average flight time is 10 hours and 25 minutes
The fastest flight from London to Botswana is 10 hours and 25 minutes.
Do British Airways fly to Botswana?
Find nonstop flights from London LHR to Gaborone GBE with British Airways. If you’re keen to be on Gaborone soil fast, don’t waste time with a stopover—filter your search results to show direct British Airways flights only. The journey takes around an hour(s) min(s) – so you’ll be there before you know it.
Does Delta fly to Botswana?
Delta Tickets to Botswana
Travelocity is proud to offer some of the lowest prices on Delta one-way and round-trip flights to many popular destinations in Botswana.
What do I need to cross the border from South Africa to Botswana?
- Visa requirements: Citizens of SA won’t need a visa for crossing a Botswana border post.
- Driver’s license: South African and international driver’s licenses are accepted.
- Vehicle insurance:
- Vehicle registration documents:
- Clearance certificate:
- Indication of origin:
- CUSTOMS.
How do you get from London to Botswana?
The easiest and most direct way to reach Botswana from London is to fly to Jo’burg (often with South African Airways or British Airways), and then connect through to one of Botswana’s two ‘gateway’ airports: Maun in Botswana, or Livingstone beside the Victoria Falls in Zambia.