Travelling from Dubai to Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama Intl Airport (GBE): What you need to know
Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama Intl Airport is located in Gaborone. The city runs on the UTC+2 timezone and is two hours behind Dubai.
To ensure you catch your flight from Dubai to GBE, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like January and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Airports in Dubai
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Located around 14 kilometres from central Dubai, DXB can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 35 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to Dubai International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Dubai to Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama Intl Airport, these stays will put you a quick hop from check-in:
74% of flights departing from Dubai International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
You can arrive at DWC from central Dubai in approximately 40 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before your Dubai to GBE flight, stay in one of these hotels near Al Maktoum International Airport:
57% of flights out of Al Maktoum International Airport arrive according to schedule.
About Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama Intl Airport (GBE)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Dubai to Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama Intl Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near GBE instead:
Getting from Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama Intl Airport (GBE) to central Gaborone
Central Gaborone is around 14 kilometres from Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama Intl Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. Explore your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai to Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama Intl Airport (GBE)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Dubai to Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama Intl Airport is ₹ 61,996. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ₹ 78,277. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap flights from Dubai to GBE, book ahead. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when tickets first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Dubai to Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama Intl Airport (GBE)
November is when most people book flights from Dubai to Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama Intl Airport (GBE). Visit Gaborone in October for a more low-key escape.
Before locking in your Dubai to GBE plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. November is the warmest month in Gaborone, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC to 34ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Dubai to Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama Intl Airport in July if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC and 23ºC.
More about Gaborone
Start your Gaborone trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Dubai to Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama Intl Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
Paradise Adventures Safaris (Pty) LTD and Gaborone Game Reserve are just a couple of the leading attractions to put on your Gaborone must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Mokolodi Nature Reserve.
Explore more of Botswana
You've done Gaborone, now it's time to explore other parts of Botswana. Journey around 257 kilometres north to Serowe to tick off its leading sights. From Serowe National Library to Serowe UCCSA and Khama III Memorial Museum, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Time for another stop? Journey to Mahalapye. It's about 193 kilometres northeast of Gaborone and is home to highlights including Kanamo Garden Centre and Mahalapye Children’s park.
