Travelling from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Gaborone Airport (GBE): what you need to know
Gaborone's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Gaborone seven hours ahead of Washington DC.
Your IAD to GBE flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Gaborone Airport (GBE)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Washington Dulles Airport to Gaborone Airport flight is $1,238. A return fare is currently $2,133. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from IAD to GBE, book early. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Gaborone Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across every month and land a great deal.
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Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Gaborone Airport.
Handy information about Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
77% of flights taking off from Washington Dulles Airport touch down at their destination on time.
To get to Washington Dulles Airport from central Washington DC, it takes around 45 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport will take about 1 hour 10 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near IAD? If you've booked an early flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Gaborone Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Gaborone Airport (GBE)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Washington Dulles Airport to Gaborone Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near GBE instead:
Grab a Gaborone Airport rental car and explore Gaborone and beyond with your own wheels. Hertz, Auto-Union and Avis are top outlets to choose from here.
To lock in the best rate, book your vehicle from Gaborone Airport a few weeks in advance. Prices typically go up closer to your travel date.
Getting from Gaborone Airport (GBE) to central Gaborone
Gaborone Airport is roughly 14 kilometres from the centre of Gaborone. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
It typically takes 40 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Gaborone Airport (GBE)
July is the busiest month for flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Gaborone Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Gaborone in March.
When reserving your flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Gaborone Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. October is the warmest month in Gaborone, with the temperature ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Look for cheap tickets from IAD to GBE sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Botswana
Gaborone has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Botswana you should also see. About 418 kilometres north-east of Gaborone, a visit to Francistown will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Our Lady of the Desert Cathedral, Supa Ngwao Museum and Nyangabwe Hill.
Any journey through Botswana wouldn't be complete without a stop in Molepolole. Kgosi Sechele I Museum is just one of the highlights in this destination, which is roughly 48 kilometres north-west of Gaborone.