On this page, you can find and buy flight tickets from Francistown to Gaborone. The distance between the cities is about 420 km, with scheduled flights operating approximately once a week.
Flights on this route are operated by Air Botswana (BP). Ticket prices are dynamic, so we recommend using the price chart and low-fare calendar. Additionally, it's a good idea to check transportation to the airport of departure and transfer options upon arrival in advance.
Below is a calendar of the lowest flight ticket prices for Francistown — Gaborone by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from AED 583 in ,, and the most expensive are around AED 650 in n. If your travel dates are flexible, the calendar will help you find the best price for your preferred period. To view round-trip fares, switch to the "Round trip" tab above the calendar, select your departure date — and the right-hand calendar will highlight the lowest prices for return flights on each day.
Francistown → Gaborone, average one-way price
| Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | AED 777 | medium | May | AED 702 | low | Sep | AED 752 | medium |
| Feb | AED 677 | low | Jun | AED 677 | low | Oct | AED 752 | medium |
| Mar | AED 752 | medium | Jul | AED 777 | medium | Nov | AED 727 | medium |
| Apr | AED 852 | high | Aug | AED 878 | high | Dec | AED 903 | high |
Some values are estimated based on seasonality.
The climate in Gaborone is characterized by hot summers: in November and December, average temperatures often exceed 31°C. The wettest month is December, with 92 mm of rainfall, while the winter months remain dry.
The most affordable flights from Francistown are available in August, starting AED 583. Peak ticket prices are usually seen in March, when the minimum fare starts AED 650.
September is considered an ideal time for booking, offering dry weather and ticket prices starting AED 585. It is best to avoid February and December due to a high likelihood of heavy rainfall.
One airline operates regular flights on this route—the national carrier Air Botswana (BP). Direct service between the cities is available approximately once a week, making advanced planning essential. Below is the current schedule and flight details to help you choose a convenient departure time.
Flights Francistown — Gaborone depart from Francistown Airport and arrive at Sir Seretse Khama International Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.
A direct flight covering the 420 km distance between the cities usually takes about 1 hour, including takeoff and landing time.
The main scheduled carrier operating flights from Francistown to the capital is Air Botswana (BP).
Yes, there is direct air service between the cities; however, flights are not daily, but operate approximately once a week.
Ticket prices change constantly depending on demand and booking date. You can see the current minimum for the coming months in the low-fare calendar on this page.
Flights from Francistown arrive at Botswana's main airport — Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE), located in Gaborone.
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