How to Book Travel on Air Botswana

Most famous for its stunning diamonds, Botswana is a country in southern Africa. Its closest neighbors are Namibia, South Africa, Zimbabwe and Zambia. Air Botswana is the national airline, offering domestic flights within Botswana and international flights between Botswana and other African nations.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Things You’ll Need:

• Computer with Internet access
• Passport

Book Travel on Air Botswana

1. Book your tickets for travel on Air Botswana online, using the company's Web site (see Resources below). To do so, follow the instructions given in the "Online Booking" section on the left of the company's home page.
2. Or, book your travel on Air Botswana by telephone. Simply call the airline's reservation desk in the U.K. at 011 ([phone] (see Tip below).
3. Pick a domestic destination for travel on Air Botswana. The carrier offers flights to the following Botswana cities: Francistown, Gaborone, Kasane, Maun and Tuli Block.
4. Choose an international destination for travel on Air Botswana. The carrier offer flights connecting Botswana to the following African locations: Cape Town, South Africa; Johannesburg, South Africa; Harare, Zimbabwe; and Winhoek, Namibia.

Get to Know Air Botswana

5. Air Botswana is based in Gaborone, the capital city of Botswana. Air Botswana's hub is the Sir Seretse Khama International Airport.
6. Air Botswana has a medium-sized fleet composed of the following aircraft: three ATR 42-500s, two BAe 146-100s and one Raytheon Beech 1900D Airliner.
7. Air Botswana has been in existence for over 30 years. It was founded in 1972.
8. Air Botswana offers meals and snacks on its flights. Customized meals are an option for those with unique dietary needs.
9. Know that all Air Botswana passengers are permitted to take only one small piece of carry-on luggage with them when boarding the plane.

Familiarize Yourself With Sir Seretse Khama International Airport

10. Sir Seretse Khama International Airport is 9 miles to the north of Gabarone, Botswana, about 15 minutes from the capital city.
11. Sir Seretse Khama International Airport offers the following amenities: a Bureau de Change, a bar, a restaurant and a duty-free shop.
12. Sir Seretse Khama International Airport offers flights from two airlines: Air Botswana and South African Express.
13. Transportation options from Sir Seretse Khama International Airport include hotel minivans and taxis. Car rentals are also available.

Tips & Warnings

• If calling internationally from a country other than the U.S., substitute the 011with the international dialing code of the country you're in. The country code is indicated in parentheses and with a "+" mark. From inside the U.K., dial 0845 838 7943.

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