Explore the latest Air Botswana (BP) fleet and aircraft seat maps. Compare amenities, baggage, check-in, children and pet travel rules.
Last updated: October 2026Explore the latest Air Botswana (BP) fleet and aircraft seat maps. Compare amenities, baggage, check-in, children and pet travel rules.
Air Botswana is the national carrier of Botswana founded in 1972. It operates a small fleet out of its hub at Sir Seretse Khama International Airport, Gaborone. The fleet is modern with a single Embraer E170 and two updated ATR 72-600 aircraft. The airline provides scheduled passenger services to Francistown, Maun and Kasane in Botswana as well a international services to Johannesburg, Cape Town, Harare and Lusaka.
| Route | Cities | Typical duration | Weekly flights | Service | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GBE to BBK | Gaborone to Kasane | 2h 0m | 0 | NONSTOP | |
| GBE to CPT | Gaborone to Cape Town | 2h 0m | 0 | NONSTOP | |
| GBE to LUN | Gaborone to Lusaka | 1h 40m | 0 | NONSTOP | |
| GBE to HRE | Gaborone to Harare | 1h 30m | 0 | NONSTOP | |
| GBE to MUB | Gaborone to Maun | 1h 30m | 0 | NONSTOP |
| Cabin | Seat pitch | Seat width | Seat recline |
|---|---|---|---|
| EconomyEmbraer E170 | 81 cm | 46 cm | 8 cm |
Air Botswana operates an all economy cabin and allows per passenger, 23kg checked luggage. Infants not occupying a seat are entitled to a free luggage allowance of 10kg. Air Botswana also accepts only one piece of hand luggage of not more than 7 kg.
Air Botswana Baggage rulesYou can request pet transportation information via Air Botswana Contact centers
Flying with pets on Air BotswanaYou can request information about Infant transportation with Air Botswana reservations team
Air Botswana Infants policyFor Air Botswana Domestic flights check–in closes 30minutes before the departure time and International flights from Botswana check-in closes 45minutes before the departure time. Check the boarding/departure time on the boarding pass. Please, follow the security and safety regulations from ground staff and cabin crew.
Air Botswana Check-in rulesDetails on the Chilndren booking can be found via our Call centers
Unaccompanied minors in Air BotswanaFind quick answers to the most common questions about flying with Air Botswana.
Inspect bags on collection and report problems before leaving the airport.
No. Put them in checked baggage.
The limit is 7 kg, and the bag must fit in the overhead bin.
Check in at least one hour ahead. The counter closes 30 minutes before departure. Passengers with bags must also meet the earlier bag-drop deadline.
At least two hours before departure. This is a recommendation, not the final closing time.
Keep them in cabin baggage rather than checked baggage.
It opens 24 hours ahead and closes one hour before domestic departure or two hours before international departure.
It closes 45 minutes before domestic departure and one hour and 15 minutes before international departure.
No. Proceed directly to security.
No. Membership is free, with neither fee.
Explore the latest Air Botswana (BP) fleet and aircraft seat maps. Compare amenities, baggage, check-in, children and pet travel rules.
Last updated: October 2026Explore the latest Air Botswana (BP) fleet and aircraft seat maps. Compare amenities, baggage, check-in, children and pet travel rules.
Air Botswana is the national carrier of Botswana founded in 1972. It operates a small fleet out of its hub at Sir Seretse Khama International Airport, Gaborone. The fleet is modern with a single Embraer E170 and two updated ATR 72-600 aircraft. The airline provides scheduled passenger services to Francistown, Maun and Kasane in Botswana as well a international services to Johannesburg, Cape Town, Harare and Lusaka.
| Route | Cities | Typical duration | Weekly flights | Service | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GBE to BBK | Gaborone to Kasane | 2h 0m | 0 | NONSTOP | |
| GBE to CPT | Gaborone to Cape Town | 2h 0m | 0 | NONSTOP | |
| GBE to LUN | Gaborone to Lusaka | 1h 40m | 0 | NONSTOP | |
| GBE to HRE | Gaborone to Harare | 1h 30m | 0 | NONSTOP | |
| GBE to MUB | Gaborone to Maun | 1h 30m | 0 | NONSTOP |
| Cabin | Seat pitch | Seat width | Seat recline |
|---|---|---|---|
| EconomyEmbraer E170 | 81 cm | 46 cm | 8 cm |
Air Botswana operates an all economy cabin and allows per passenger, 23kg checked luggage. Infants not occupying a seat are entitled to a free luggage allowance of 10kg. Air Botswana also accepts only one piece of hand luggage of not more than 7 kg.
Air Botswana Baggage rulesYou can request pet transportation information via Air Botswana Contact centers
Flying with pets on Air BotswanaYou can request information about Infant transportation with Air Botswana reservations team
Air Botswana Infants policyFor Air Botswana Domestic flights check–in closes 30minutes before the departure time and International flights from Botswana check-in closes 45minutes before the departure time. Check the boarding/departure time on the boarding pass. Please, follow the security and safety regulations from ground staff and cabin crew.
Air Botswana Check-in rulesDetails on the Chilndren booking can be found via our Call centers
Unaccompanied minors in Air BotswanaFind quick answers to the most common questions about flying with Air Botswana.
Inspect bags on collection and report problems before leaving the airport.
No. Put them in checked baggage.
The limit is 7 kg, and the bag must fit in the overhead bin.
Check in at least one hour ahead. The counter closes 30 minutes before departure. Passengers with bags must also meet the earlier bag-drop deadline.
At least two hours before departure. This is a recommendation, not the final closing time.
Keep them in cabin baggage rather than checked baggage.
It opens 24 hours ahead and closes one hour before domestic departure or two hours before international departure.
It closes 45 minutes before domestic departure and one hour and 15 minutes before international departure.
No. Proceed directly to security.
No. Membership is free, with neither fee.