Travelling from London to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE): What you need to know
London has plenty of airports to fly out of. Check out your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when planning your flight from London to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE). Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the other main bases in the city.
Sir Seretse Khama International Airport is located in Gaborone. The city runs on the UTC+2 timezone and is two hours ahead of London.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from London to GBE.
Longer lines at security and check-in are likely if you're jetting off during high season, so give yourself some extra wiggle room. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
The journey from central London to LHR takes around 1 hour on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 31 kilometres in 55 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
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68.18% of flights leaving from London Heathrow Airport reach their destination on schedule.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
You can arrive at LGW from central London in about 1 hour 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey by public transport will take roughly 30 minutes to cover the 80 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your London to GBE flight? Check in to a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your adventure officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance rate of 69.26%. This figure reflects how often flights that take off from this airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Stansted Airport (STN)
From the centre of London, STN is around 64 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour to get to the airport by car and 1 hour 25 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
Rest a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your London to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These accommodation options near Stansted Airport make departure day effortless if you're flying out early:
Flights departing from STN reach their destination within the scheduled time frame 64.73% of the time.
About Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE)
Have a late flight from London to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Stay at one of these hotels near GBE and turn out the lights sooner:
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE)
Currently, Rs151,864 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs216,165. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from London to GBE. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest London to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport tickets across each month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your plans are flexible.
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The best time to fly from London to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from London to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE). July is when most people travel to Gaborone. If you like things a bit more low-key, think about going in February.
The warmest month in Gaborone is November, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC and 34ºC. Book your London to GBE flight ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from London to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport in July when temperatures are between 5ºC and 23ºC.
More about Gaborone
Start your Gaborone trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from London to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
Paradise Adventures Safaris (Pty) LTD and Mokolodi Nature Reserve are just a couple of the big attractions to put on your Gaborone must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Gaborone Game Reserve.
Explore more of Botswana
Gaborone is only a small part of what Botswana has to offer. Continue your journey in Serowe, which is around 257 kilometres away to the north. From Serowe National Library to Serowe UCCSA, there's so much to see and do in this must-visit city.
Any trip through Botswana isn't complete without visiting Mahalapye. Kanamo Garden Centre and Mahalapye Children’s park are highlights in this destination, which is about 193 kilometres north-east of Gaborone.
