Cheap flights from Warsaw to Gaborone

September is the cheapest month for this route, and the price calendar shows lower fares again in October and November, then in January and February, with June sitting between the cheap and the expensive stretches. Fares climb for the Polish Christmas and New Year exodus and again in the middle of the European summer, when everyone flies south. Flying out on a Tuesday or Wednesday and returning midweek usually costs less than a weekend departure. Book a few months ahead for the September window, and remember that seasons in Botswana run opposite to Poland's, so the timing of your trip changes what you pack far more than what you pay.

Nothing flies Warsaw to Gaborone non-stop, so every option here is a connecting itinerary, usually through a European hub, the Gulf or Addis Ababa. Air France, KLM and Swiss bring you through their western European hubs, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways and Emirates through the Gulf, Ethiopian Airlines through Addis Ababa and British Airways through London. Fly Dubai and Sky Express are the low-cost names in the mix, and their fares tend to leave out checked bags and seat selection, so add those to the total before comparing. Full-service carriers on the long haul normally include a checked allowance and meals, but the rules vary by fare family, so read what your specific ticket covers.

Gaborone has one international gateway, Sir Seretse Khama International, and it sits a short drive from the city centre rather than out in the bush. Taxis are the usual way in, and most visitors take a taxi, a pre-booked transfer or a hotel shuttle. Agree the fare before you get into a taxi, and carry some cash for your first hours in case you need it before you reach an ATM. If you are heading on to the Okavango, Chobe or the Kalahari, leave a buffer between your international arrival and the domestic hop, because a missed connection in Gaborone can mean a long wait.

Currency

BWP (P)

Power sockets

Type D, G · 230 V

Language

English

Emergency number

911, 997, 998

Calling code

+267

Internet domain

.bw

Population of Gaborone

236 k (2013)

Time zone

UTC+02 (Africa/Gaborone)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Decide whether you leave from Chopin or Modlin, since they are separate airports with a transfer between them.
• Check the baggage allowance on your fare, especially if part of the trip is on a low-cost carrier.
• If your itinerary is split across separate tickets, leave a generous buffer between flights, since a missed connection is yours to fix.
• Confirm your passport is valid well beyond your return date and check whether Botswana requires a visa for your nationality.
• Look at the price calendar before you fix your dates, since September is the cheapest month on this route.
• Think about what season you are flying into, because Botswana's weather runs opposite to Poland's.