Gaborone Airport Guide

Airport Hours

The terminal is generally open 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM. Opening hours may be adjusted based on the day’s flight schedule.

Airport Hotels

If sleeping in Gaborone Airport sounds like a nightmare, there are hotels within a short drive from the terminal.

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Airport Lounges

Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there is a lounge you can enter by paying at the door, purchasing a lounge pass, or through lounge membership programs.

Nthula Lounge (Domestic)
Location: Airside, Domestic Departures, 1st Floor, after Security, turn left; the lounge is on the left.
Hours: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM. Showers: No. Dedicated Rest Zone: No. Sleep Facilities: No. Lounge Access: Pay at the door • Prepaid lounge passes • Lounge membership programs • Credit card rewards programs.

Nthula Lounge (International)
Location: Airside, International Departures, after Immigration, turn right and proceed straight ahead.
Hours: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM. Showers: No. Dedicated Rest Zone: No. Sleep Facilities: No. Lounge Access: Pay at the door • Prepaid lounge passes • Lounge membership programs • Credit card rewards programs.

Pula Lounge
Location: Airside, International Departures, after Immigration, near Gates 1-4.
Hours: 5:30 AM – 7:00 PM. Showers: No. Dedicated Rest Zone: No. Sleep Facilities: No. Lounge Access: Pay at the door • Prepaid lounge passes • Lounge membership programs • Credit card rewards programs.

Food & Drinks

Food and beverage options are limited and typically operate in line with scheduled departures. There are no 24-hour food options.

WiFi/Internet

WiFi is available at Gaborone Airport inside the lounge. See Airport Lounges.  At the time of this update, we did not have any information about WiFi availability elsewhere in the terminal.

More Airport Information

Luggage Storage & Lockers  – Unavailable.

Mobile Charging – At the time of this update, we did not have any information about mobile charging availability.

Showers  – Unavailable.

Transportation

• Taxis – Various types of taxis (private, shared or combi minivan-type) are available for hire in the ground transportation area.

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.