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Botswana's national carrier connecting southern Africa.

Founded

1972

Headquarters

Gaborone, Botswana

Air Botswana is the national airline of Botswana, wholly owned by the Government of Botswana. Founded in 1972, the carrier operates scheduled passenger services within southern Africa, linking Botswana's major cities with regional destinations in neighboring countries. The airline has historically faced financial and operational challenges, leading to periods of restructuring and privatization discussions. Despite these difficulties, it remains the primary flag carrier serving Botswana's aviation needs and supporting tourism and commerce in the region. Air Botswana's main hub is Sir Seretse Khama International Airport in Gaborone, and it also serves secondary airports including those in Francistown and Maun, a gateway to the Okavango Delta.

Hubs & network

Air Botswana's primary hub is Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) in Gaborone, with secondary bases at Francistown and Maun airports.

Fleet

Air Botswana has operated ATR 42 and ATR 72 turboprop aircraft on its regional and domestic routes.

Notable facts

›Air Botswana is 100% owned by the Government of Botswana.
›The airline serves regional destinations including Johannesburg, Harare, and Lusaka.
›Maun airport serves as a key gateway for tourists visiting the Okavango Delta.
›The airline has undergone multiple restructuring efforts due to financial losses over the years.
›Air Botswana was established following the dissolution of Central African Airways in the early 1970s.

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Botswana's national carrier connecting southern Africa with pride

Air Botswana is the national airline of Botswana, founded in 1972 and headquartered at Sir Seretse Khama International Airport in Gaborone. The carrier operates scheduled passenger services linking Botswana's major towns with regional destinations across southern Africa. As a state-owned enterprise, Air Botswana plays a vital role in connecting the landlocked nation to the wider region.

Primary Hubs

GBE FRW

Cabin Classes

Economy

Fleet Note

Air Botswana operates a small fleet primarily composed of ATR turboprop aircraft suited to the region's shorter-haul routes.

Baggage policy Contact & support

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Primary hubs

Sir Seretse Khama International AirportGBE · 7 rts O.R. Tambo International AirportJNB · 4 rts Maun International AirportMUB · 4 rts Kasane International AirportBBK · 3 rts Cape Town International AirportCPT · 2 rts Phillip Gaonwe Matante International AirportFRW · 2 rts

Route network map (24 legs)

Leaflet © OpenStreetMap © CARTO

Route network

BBK → GBEAT5 AT7

BBK → MUBAT5

CPT → GBEAR8

CPT → MUBAR8

FRW → GBEAT7 AT5

GBE → FRWAT7 AT5

GBE → JNBAT5 AT7

GBE → MUBAT5 AT7

JNB → FRWAT7

JNB → GBEAT5 AT7

JNB → MUBAT5 AT7

LUN → GBEAT5

MUB → GBEAT5 AT7

BBK → JNBAT5

FRW → JNBAT7

GBE → BBKAT5 AT7

GBE → CPTAR8

GBE → HREAT5

GBE → LUNAT5

HRE → GBEAT5

JNB → BBKAT5

MUB → BBKAT5

MUB → CPTAR8

MUB → JNBAT5 AT7

Fleet (aircraft types operated)

Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 42-50018 routes Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 7212 routes Avro RJ854 routes

Encyclopaedia

Air Botswana Corporation is Botswana's state-owned national flag carrier, with its headquarters located in Gaborone. It operates scheduled domestic and regional flights from its main base at Sir Seretse Khama International Airport. Air Botswana has been loss-making for several years, and there have been various attempts to privatise the company, and frequent changes to the corporation's management and board, so far without reducing the losses.

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