Information about traveling by air in Botswana.
Includes airlines based in Botswana, the country's
largest international airports, many of its smaller airports,
and the Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana and
the Botswana Defense Force Air Wing.
About Flying to Botswana
Most international travelers to Botswana fly first
to OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg,
South Africa and they usually spend at least one
night in Johannesburg before traveling on to Botswana.
The Sir Seretse Khama International Airport in Gabarone is Botswana's busiest airport
but most visitors fly into the Maun Airport or the
Kasana Airport because of their proximity to the
popular northern parks of Botswana. Tourists combining
a Botswana safari with a visit to Victoria Falls
often fly between the Maun International Airport
and either Victoria Falls Airport in
Zimbabwe or
Livingstone Airport in
Zambia.
Airlines of Botswana
Includes airllines based in Botswana offering
scheduled and charter flights and other airlines
offering flights in and out of Botswana.
Airports in Botswana
Information about the four international airports of
Botswana, located in Gabarone, Maun, Francistown,
and Kasane. Also includes some information about
the country's smaller airports.
Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana
Official Web site of the Governmet of Botswana's civil aviation
authority. Includes information about Botsana's airports,
air safety and security, air services, commercial flights,
fees, regulations, and legislation related to air transportation.
Botswana Defense Force Air Wing
The air division of the Botswana Defense Force is
headquartered at the Maparangwane Air Base in Molepolole,
also known as the Molepolole Air Base, the
Thebephatshwa Air Base, the Thebephatswe Air Base
and sometimes as the "Eagle Project".
The Air Wing also has operations at the public international
airports in Gabarone and Francistown.
Other Transportation in Botswana
Botswana Travel Guide
Southern Africa Travel Guide