Maun International Airport
Maun, Botswana
Maun International Airport
Gateway to the Okavango Delta and Botswana's wildlife heartland.
- ›Maun Airport is one of the busiest airports in Botswana by total aircraft movements due to high charter traffic.
- ›It serves as the primary gateway to the Okavango Delta, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- ›The airport handles a large number of light aircraft and helicopter operations ferrying tourists to remote safari camps.
- ›Maun is often called the safari capital of Botswana, making this airport critical to the country's tourism economy.
- ›The runway has been extended and upgraded to accommodate regional jet aircraft serving international connections.
Maun International Airport serves as the primary aviation hub for Botswana's safari heartland, positioned on the southern edge of the Okavango Delta. Established as a modest airstrip and expanded over decades to handle international traffic, it remains the busiest airport in Botswana by aircraft movements due to the high volume of charter and light aircraft serving remote bush camps. The airport plays an indispensable role in supporting ecotourism, wildlife conservation logistics, and humanitarian operations across northern Botswana.
- Main Terminal — A single compact terminal handling both domestic and international arrivals and departures with basic but functional passenger facilities.
- Taxis and minibuses available outside the terminal — negotiate fares before boarding
- Car hire desks operated by Avis and local operators inside the terminal
- Hotel and lodge shuttle transfers arranged directly through accommodation providers
- Charter flight connections to Okavango Delta bush camps via the apron
- Maun Lodge
- Cresta Riley's Hotel
- Sedia Riverside Hotel
- Audi Camp
- Old Bridge Backpackers
The airport terminal offers limited food and beverage options, primarily a small café suitable for light snacks and drinks before departure. Maun town, roughly 3 kilometres away, provides a wider selection of restaurants and local eateries including the well-regarded dining at Cresta Riley's Hotel. Visitors are advised to eat in town before arrival as airside options can be inconsistent depending on flight schedules.
- Confirm your charter or bush camp transfer details well in advance — small aircraft slots fill quickly during peak safari season.
- US dollars, South African rand, and Botswana pula are commonly accepted, but carry pula for small purchases in and around the terminal.
- Luggage on charter flights to delta camps is strictly limited, often 10–15 kg in soft bags only — check with your operator before packing.
- Arrive early for international departures as the terminal can become congested during peak morning departure windows.
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