Flying from Maun Airport (MUB) to Gaborone Airport (GBE): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Maun Airport to Gaborone Airport is 1 hour 30 minutes.
Gaborone's timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Maun.
Flights from MUB to GBE start from 08:20 — the earliest with Air Botswana. The last service of the day is at 20:15 with Air Botswana. In total, you can take your pick of five weekly Maun Airport to Gaborone Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Get to the airport on time to catch your MUB to GBE flight.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
Getting to Gaborone (and then exploring more of Botswana!) is a snap with Air Botswana. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Maun Airport to Gaborone Airport.
Air Botswana tops the list for bookings on this route.
Among carriers operating MUB to GBE flights, Air Botswana is the most consistent for on-time landings.
How to find the cheapest flights from Maun Airport (MUB) to Gaborone Airport (GBE)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Maun Airport to Gaborone Airport flight is ر.ق. 502. A round-trip plane ticket right now is ر.ق. 1,003. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Book two months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from MUB to GBE.
The cheapest month for flights from Maun Airport to Gaborone Airport is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
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Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Maun Airport to Gaborone Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Maun Airport (MUB)
76% of flights that take off from Maun Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Maun Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Maun. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near MUB? If you're catching an early flight from Maun Airport to Gaborone Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Gaborone Airport (GBE)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Maun Airport to Gaborone Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near GBE instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Gaborone Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Hertz, Auto-Union or Avis and explore beyond Gaborone's usual tourist stops.
Reserve your vehicle from Gaborone Airport several weeks ahead to get the lowest price possible. If you're planning to travel during a peak period, it's wise to book even earlier.
Getting from Gaborone Airport (GBE) to central Gaborone
Gaborone Airport to central Gaborone has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to Gaborone Airport (GBE)
July is the most popular month for flights from Maun Airport to Gaborone Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Gaborone in March.
The warmest month in Gaborone is October, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC and 34ºC. Book your flights from Maun Airport to Gaborone Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
July sees average temperatures of between 5ºC and 24ºC. Search for cheap tickets from MUB to GBE around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Botswana
Gaborone has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Botswana waiting to be explored. Around 418 kilometres north-east of Gaborone, a trip to Francistown will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Our Lady of the Desert Cathedral, Supa Ngwao Museum and Nyangabwe Hill.
Another favourite stop in Botswana, Molepolole is located around 48 kilometres north-west of Gaborone. Make time to visit highlights including Kgosi Sechele I Museum.
