# GBE — Gaborone (Sir Seretse Khama International (Gaborone))

> GBE (Sir Seretse Khama International (Gaborone)) is the main international airport serving Gaborone, Botswana. Source: https://www.airportexit.com/airports/gbe-gaborone

## At a glance

- **Best exit method:** Pre-booked hotel transfer or registered taxi
- **Typical fare:** P150–P250 taxi
- **Journey time:** 25–35 min to Gaborone
- **Pickup point:** Taxi desk in arrivals
- **Key warning:** Quote price before getting in; meters rare
- **Fare reality (GBE → Gaborone CBD):** expected P150–P250 · concerning P400+ · likely scam P500 'tourist'
- **Overall risk:** medium — Small airport, 15 km from city. Few public transport options. Pre-booked transfers and registered taxis are standard. Cash (BWP) preferred.
- **Last updated:** June 2026 (high confidence)

## Ways out of GBE, ranked

1. **Registered airport taxi** _(recommended)_ — cost P150–P250, journey 25–35 min, wait Immediate, payment Card & Cash.
   - Pros: Regulated
   - Cons: No meter
2. **Pre-booked transfer** _(recommended)_ — cost P200–P350, journey 25–35 min, wait Pre-arranged, payment Card & Cash.
   - Pros: Trusted
   - Cons: Pricier
3. **Combi (minibus)** — cost P5–P10, journey 45–60 min, wait Every 30 min, payment Cash.
   - Pros: Cheapest
   - Cons: No luggage room

## First 30 minutes after landing at GBE

1. Clear immigration
2. Bags
3. Taxi desk inside arrivals or pre-booked driver
4. Confirm BWP price
5. Total: 25–35 min

## Common scams at GBE

- **Inflated tourist rate** (medium risk): Drivers double quoted price after arrival. _How to avoid:_ Agree price at the taxi desk before getting in.

## Payment warnings at GBE

- BWP cash
- ATM in arrivals
- Cards in hotels

## Arrival checklist for GBE

- BWP cash
- Hotel district
- Price agreed

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Last updated: June 2026

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