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The airport is easily accessible. Each terminal has elevators and ramps, two of which feature Braille lettering. There are designated disability parking places. The free shuttle service that runs to the nearby parking lot may be able to accommodate wheelchair users. Travelers with impairments who do not have a disability pass should go to the main airport aid desk.

Every four hours, Air Botswana as well as Airlink fly directly from Gaborone Airport to OR Tambo Airport in Johannesburg. Etihad Airways, Air France, and Kenya Airways are other leading airline brands that often fly from the Gaborone airport.

Among airlines operating Gaborone to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights:

• Air Botswana: offers free seat selection
• South African: offers free seat selection
• Airlink: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

3 airlines operate flights between Gaborone and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Airlink
• Air Botswana
• South African

Flights from Gaborone to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport usually depart from Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama (GBE) and arrive at Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Air Botswana: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• South African: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Airlink: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Gaborone to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport:

• Economy class
• Business Class

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge R227–R227 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by South African. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer EMB-135BJ Legacy 600/650 variants.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 15% on the Gaborone to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at R2 678 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at R3 116, a difference of R438. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Gaborone to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport route, 4% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 26 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Gaborone to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 30%, Evening flights for 20%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are Gold Reef City, Eastgate Shopping Centre, and Gallagher Convention Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Gaborone to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 7:00 and lands at 7:55
• Latest: departs at 18:20 and lands at 19:15.

The flight takes about 0h 55m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 8% above the route average of R3 004. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Gaborone to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport takes 0h 55m, covering 469 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about R2 808 to R22 830. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Gaborone to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R3 801, which is 129% above the typical average for this route.

Airlink is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while South African has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Gaborone to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights are:

• Airlink: 98% on time
• South African: 97% on time
• Air Botswana: 90% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 96% of the time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R111 for economy cars. Top options include:
• GREEN MOTION
• Europcar
• Woodford
• Alamo
• Sixt

Return flights from Gaborone to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport range from R2 525 to R3 601, with an average of R3 004 over the past 12 months. Anything below R2 525 counts as a good deal.