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- Airlines will always try to sit children with their parents (subject to check-in)
- Some airlines will allow travel for unaccompanied minors. Please email us to check.
- The fare is based on the child's age on the date of travel.
- More detailed information can be found here Traveling with children
- Most airlines will let infants travel with their parent(s) for free. However some airlines will charge up to 10% of the adult ticket price. Click on 'Price Breakdown' to find out more.
- If you are pregnant, but due before the flight departure date, please contact us once your baby is born and has a name. We can then add him/her to your ticket.
- Infants will not be given a seat. The airlines expect parents to travel with them on their lap.
- Airlines regard infants as being under 24 months old.
- The fare is based on the child's age on the date of travel.
- More detailed information can be found here Traveling with children
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About Air Botswana
Air Botswana was founded in 1972 and is Botswana's state-owned national flag carrier. The airline operates scheduled domestic and regional flights from its main base at Sir Seretse Khama International Airport. It also operates a small number of international flights, flying to countries including South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Zambia.
The national carrier of Botswana is committed to continuing to provide world-class services to domestic travellers, as well as visitors who come in increasing numbers to discover the outstanding natural beauty of the country, as well as to do business in a vibrant economy.
Top Tip: The airline flies you to popular safari destinations such as Chobe National Park. To find out more about flying to safari tours, and about other airlines operating flights to popular parks, visit our guide here.
Destinations
| COUNTRY | AIRPORT | IATA |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana | Francistown | Francistown Airport |
| Botswana | Gaborone | Sir Seretse Khama International Airport |
| Botswana | Kasane | Kasane Airport |
| Botswana | Maun | Maun Airport |
| South Africa | Cape Town | Cape Town International Airport |
| South Africa | Johannesburg | O. R. Tambo International Airport |
| Zambia | Lusaka | Kenneth Kaunda International Airport |
| Zimbabwe | Harare | Harare International Airport |
Baggage Allowance
Checked Baggage
Air Botswana operates an all economy cabin, and allows 23kg of checked baggage per passenger.
Infants not occupying a seat are entitled to a free luggage allowance of 10kg.
Carry-On Allowance
Air Botswana accepts only one piece of hand luggage per customer. There is a weight limit of 7 kg for carry-on baggage.
Check-In Times
Online Check-In
Online check-in is not currently available.
Airport Check-In
Domestic flights: For a domestic flight, passengers should check in at the Air Botswana counters at least one hour before the scheduled departure. Check-in counters close 30 minutes before scheduled departure.
International flights: For international flights, passengers should check in at least one hour before scheduled departure time.
Economy Class
Air Botswana Economy Class is the airline's only cabin class.
Economy Class Facilities
Passengers can order food, as well as hot and cold drinks from the airline's inflight menu. On certain aircraft, passengers will be given access to the airlines' inflight entertainment system, where they can watch a range of videos.
What Are Economy Class Seats Like?
Economy Class seats can range from 40—over 160 seats in the cabin, depending on the aircraft and route flown. Seats are set out in either a 2 x 2 or 3 x 3 formation. The cabin is designed to give each passenger a spacious and comfortable journey.
Loyalty Program
Teemane Club
Air Botswana’s loyalty club, Teemane Club, is all about rewarding and thanking passengers for their loyalty. Passengers can earn miles from every available seat on every Air Botswana ticketed and operated flight. Make sure you select 'Teemane Club' as your chosen loyalty programme during the booking process.
Pets, Emotional Support Animals and Service Animals
All rules and regulations on travelling with a service animal, pet, or an emotional support animal, on Air Botswana flights. All the information on Alternative Airlines needed for flying with an animal on a plane.
Route Map
Popular Routes
Capetown 
Gaborone
Johannesburg Gaborone
Gaborone Francistown
Maun Gaborone
Maun Johannesburg
Fleet
The airline’s fleet includes ATR aircraft, which are popular regional airliners with a capacity of 47 to 70 passengers.
- ATR 42-500
- Avro RJ85
- ATR 72-500
- BAe 146-100
Hub Airport
Sir Seretse Khama International Airport
The airline is based at Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (IATA: GBE), which is located 9 mi north of downtown Gaborone, the main international airport of the capital city of Botswana. The airport handles both domestic and international traffic. Other airlines to fly to GBE include: Airlink, Air Namibia, Ethiopian Airlines, and Qatar Airways.
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