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There are 5 domestic lounges and 9 international lounges available at Johannesburg Airport for travelers to relax in away from the hubbub of the rest of the airport.

There are two main lounges in this airport which are the Nthula and the Pula lounges. The Nthula Lounge is a departure lounge for international flights. It is situated on the Airside - after passing through Passport Control and Security Check, turn right and the Lounge is straight ahead. The Pula Lounge is another international departure lounge situated on the airside, after passport control and security screening. Follow the signage to the lounge, which is at gates 1-3.

Among airlines operating Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Gaborone 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Gaborone. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Airlink
• Air Botswana
• South African

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

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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Gaborone:

• Economy class
• Business Class

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 9% on the Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Gaborone route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at R2 931 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at R3 220, a difference of R288. 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Gaborone route, 7% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 18 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Gaborone flights, with 40% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 30%, Evening flights for 30%, and Night flights for 0%.

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

• Earliest: departs at 6:20 and lands at 7:17
• Latest: departs at 19:30 and lands at 20:27.

The flight takes about 0h 57m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 6% above the route average of R3 059. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Gaborone takes 0h 57m, 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.

One-way fares from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Gaborone are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R3 114, which is 71% above the typical average for this route.

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

• Air Botswana: 94% on time
• Airlink: 92% on time
• South African: 92% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 93% of the time.

Evening 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.

Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama Airport (GBE) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R137 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Hertz
• Autounion Car Rental
• Europcar
• Avis
• Thrifty

Return flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Gaborone range from R2 432 to R3 600, with an average of R3 059 over the past 12 months. Anything below R2 432 counts as a good deal.