Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Gaborone Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.
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GBE Airport Overview
To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama International Airport.
What to Expect
Gaborone Airport (code: GBE) has a single terminal that has been expanded and modernized recently. The airport serves a few regional destinations. We cannot confirm the types of eateries and shops here, so keep your expectations in check and consider bringing snacks. WiFi is available in the airport lounges, which economy class passengers can pay to enter.
Sleeping in Gaborone Airport
The airport closes nightly between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM, so overnight stays are prohibited. For uninterrupted sleep, nearby hotels offer a shuttle service. See our Airport Hotels section below for more info.
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In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security.
Airport Hours
The airport is open from 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM, or according to the flight schedule for that day.
Rest & Relaxation Zones
There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.
Cots
The airport does not provide cots to stranded travellers. If this has changed, click here to update the guide.
Airport Hotels
If sleeping in the airport sounds like a nightmare, there are hotels near Gaborone Airport:
- Aquarian Tide Hotel – Airport shuttle is available ($). » Check Rates
- Travelodge – Free airport shuttle is available. » Check Rates
For more options, visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels near Gaborone Airport that can be sorted by price, distance, traveller rating and popularity.
Airport Lounges
Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships
Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there is a lounge you can enter by paying at the door. Visit the individual lounge page for more details about the lounge itself and learn how to gain access with just an economy class ticket!
- Nthula Lounge – Multiple locations: International & Domestic Departures, Airside. Lounge Access: Pay at the door lounge pass • Lounge membership programs.
- Pula Lounge – Location: International Departures, Airside, near Gates 1-4. Lounge Access: Prepaid lounge pass • Lounge membership programs.
Drinking Water
Information is unavailable. Does the airport have water fountains or water bottle refill stations? Click here to update this guide.
Food & Drinks
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Luggage Storage & Lockers
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Mobile Charging
At the time of this update, we did not have any information about mobile charging availability. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
Showers
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WiFi/Internet
WiFi is available at Gaborone Airport inside the lounge. [ see Airport Lounges above ] At the time of this update, we did not have any information about WiFi availability elsewhere in the terminal.
Security & Safety
Sleeping in any airport can include a certain level of risk, especially when travelling alone. It’s important to take certain precautions to ensure your safety and the security of your valuables. Here are a few tips:
- Safety First. It’s a good idea to know where the security office is located and look for video cameras where you plan to sleep. You can also ask the security personnel for advice on the safest places to spend the night.
- Don’t Seclude Yourself. If you’re travelling alone, we recommend you stay near other travellers or close to security. This will help you feel more secure and deter potential thieves.
- Hide Your Valuables. It’s also important to hide your valuables. Don’t leave them out in plain view, as this could make you a target for theft. Additionally, if you are a deep sleeper, you may want to padlock your bag to something or sleep with your bag up against a wall to make it harder for someone to access zippers and pockets. We have received reports of sleepers who woke up without their phones and laptop bags. The travellers were left with just their headphones and laptop bag strap.
- Stay Alert. It’s best to stay alert and awake if you feel unsafe or uncomfortable. Drink coffee or other caffeinated beverages to help you stay awake, and remember that you can always catch up on sleep during your flight. These simple precautions can help you enjoy a safe night at the airport.
More Airport Information
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Hotel Shuttles
See also Airport Hotels above.
Taxis
Various types of taxis (private, shared or combi minivan-type) are available for hire in the ground transportation area.
Last updated: 2024-08-26
This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning. All information, including rates and hours, is subject to change at any time without notice. The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers, and their websites. We are not representatives of any of the above-mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or write a review.