Airlink will launch direct flights between Cape Town and Gaborone.
The airline will indeed commence scheduled flights between Cape Town and Gaborone on 1 April 2025.
Gaborone is an important regional destination for business with the city being home to thriving minerals, resources, automotive and tech sector companies and it hosts the Southern African Development Community (SADC) headquarters.
It is also an important leisure tourism gateway to many game lodges and the Gaborone Game Reserve.
“Gaborone and Cape Town are important destinations for business and leisure travel and we have seen rising interest and demand from local and international long haul customers, for a direct service between the two cities. With the introduction of this non-stop Airlink service, we’re also able to provide seamless connections at Cape Town for those customers travelling between Gaborone and numerous long-haul destinations on our various international partner airlines’ flights,” said Airlink CEO and Managing Director, Rodger Foster.
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AIRLINK CAPE TOWN GABORONE ROUTE
Services will operate on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
Flights depart Cape Town International Airport at 10.50 and arrive at Gaborone’s Sir Seretse Khama International Airport at 13.00.
The return service leaves Gaborone at 13.45 and lands in Cape Town at 16.00.
Airlink will operate these flights with a 44-seat Embraer E140 Regional Jet.
Economy Class fares include a complimentary 20kg luggage allowance.
However, full Economy Class tickets (Y class) include a 30kg free luggage allowance.
Onboard, customers are treated to a complimentary light meal and refreshments.
In addition, all passengers are also permitted to carry 15kg of sporting equipment.
