Gaborone Airport Transfer Guide (2026) - All Options & Tips
Airport transfers in Gaborone: taxi, bus, train, and shuttle options from the airport to the city center, with costs and journey times in Botswana.
We have not yet verified how travellers currently reach Gaborone from the airport serving it, so we are not publishing routes, operators or fares we cannot stand behind. For what is running on the day you travel, the arrivals information published by your arrival airport is the reliable source, and your accommodation will usually know what works best for the hour you land.
Helpful Tips
Download the DiDi or inDriver app before arrival for reliable ride-hailing in Gaborone.
Shared kombis (minibuses) run along the Main Mall to Station Road route for budget city travel.
The Gaborone train station connects to Lobatse and Francistown with morning departures.
Metered taxis queue outside Game City Mall and typically cost less than app rides for short distances.
Common Scams to Avoid
At Sir Seretse Khama International Airport, unofficial porters swoop in the moment your bag appears. They grab handles without asking, push your trolley, then corner you at the curb for tips that can triple the going rate. Smile, say no thanks, and keep your luggage within arm's reach. Eyes on your suitcase. Politely decline. Walk on.
Drivers outside the terminal love the broken meter story. They lean from windows, quote flat fares three times the metered price, and swear the queue is faster. Head to the official airport taxi line. Ask before you open the door. Meter only. No exceptions. Pay fair.
Currency kiosks flash 'no commission' signs above the counter. Read the small print. The rate is padded, costing you Botswana pula you never see. Check the mid-market rate on your phone. Compare. If the spread feels greedy, walk away. Save money. Exchange elsewhere.