Flying from Melbourne to Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama Intl Airport (GBE): What you need to know
The timezone in Gaborone is UTC+2, which is nine hours behind Melbourne. Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama Intl Airport is located in Gaborone.
Leave enough time to make your flight from Melbourne to GBE. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Show up at the airport even earlier during popular months like December. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and up to four hours for international journeys. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to finalize your plans or simply relax.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Located around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne, MEL can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Want an easy start to your holiday? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Melbourne to Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama Intl Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
Of the departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 68% touch down on time at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
You can reach AVV from the centre of Melbourne in approximately 1 hour 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
Kick back before your Melbourne to GBE flight at a hotel close to Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can wake up and arrive at the airport with time to spare.
Flights from Avalon Airport have a reputation for punctuality, with 80% of them arriving on schedule.
About Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama Intl Airport (GBE)
If you have a late flight from Melbourne to Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama Intl Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near GBE:
Getting from Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama Intl Airport (GBE) to central Gaborone
From Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama Intl Airport, central Gaborone is around 14 kilometres away. It takes about 20 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
Travelling by public transport takes about 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama Intl Airport (GBE)
Right now, RM3,439 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama Intl Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is RM6,640. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Melbourne to GBE, book in advance. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama Intl Airport (GBE)
October is the quietest month for flights from Melbourne to Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama Intl Airport (GBE), while November is the busiest. Figure out the best time to visit Gaborone based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
When booking your Melbourne to GBE plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. November is the warmest month in Gaborone, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC (63ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama Intl Airport in July if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF).
More about Gaborone
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Gaborone right here. Explore these options once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama Intl Airport:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to start. Paradise Adventures Safaris (Pty) LTD, Gaborone Game Reserve and Mokolodi Nature Reserve are top sights which should be on any good Gaborone itinerary.
Explore more of Botswana
Serowe is just one of the many cities in Botswana waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Gaborone. Around 257 kilometres away to the north, well-known attractions include Serowe National Library, Serowe UCCSA and Khama III Memorial Museum.
Any trip through Botswana wouldn't be complete without a stop in Mahalapye. Kanamo Garden Centre and Mahalapye Children’s park are among the highlights in this destination, which is around 193 kilometres northeast of Gaborone.
