On this page, you can find and book flights for the Addis Ababa — Gaborone route. The distance between the cities is 3,978 km, and regular air service provides about one flight per week.
Flights are operated by Ethiopian Airlines. Ticket prices are dynamic, so use the price chart and calendar to find the best deal. You can also research in advance how to get to Addis Ababa airport and how to arrange a transfer when traveling from Gaborone airport to the city.
Below is a calendar of the lowest flight ticket prices for Addis Ababa — Gaborone by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from AED 1,404 in b, and the most expensive are around AED 2,683 in y. 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.
Addis Ababa → Gaborone, average one-way price
| Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | AED 2,577 | medium | May | AED 2,816 | high | Sep | AED 2,863 | high |
| Feb | AED 2,386 | low | Jun | AED 2,959 | high | Oct | AED 2,672 | medium |
| Mar | AED 2,434 | low | Jul | AED 3,054 | high | Nov | AED 2,481 | low |
| Apr | AED 2,625 | medium | Aug | AED 3,006 | high | Dec | AED 2,720 | medium |
Some values are estimated based on seasonality.
The hottest month in Gaborone is November, when temperatures reach 32.1°C, while the coolest weather occurs in July (around 6.2°C). The rainy season falls in December and February, while the period from May to September remains almost dry.
The most favorable airfares are offered in October and November — flight costs start AED 1,404. The peak price is recorded in June, when the minimum fare increases to AED 2,595.
September and October can be considered the optimal time for booking: this period offers comfortable dry weather while maintaining affordable flight prices. We recommend avoiding flights in June if you aim to minimize your travel expenses.
Regular air services on this route are operated by one main airline — Ethiopian Airlines. Currently, this is the only carrier providing a stable connection between the cities, with a frequency of about one flight per week. You can choose from both direct flights and connecting options; the detailed schedule and available departure days are presented in the list below.
Flights Addis Ababa — Gaborone depart from Addis Ababa Bole International 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.
The distance between the cities is 3,978 km. The average travel time on a direct flight is about 4 hours 45 minutes.
The primary carrier operating regular flights from Addis Ababa to Gaborone is Ethiopian Airlines.
Yes, there are direct flights on this route, allowing you to reach your destination without additional layovers.
Ticket prices depend on the season and booking time. You can always check the current minimum prices for your dates in the calendar on this page.
Flights arrive at Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE), located in Gaborone.
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