Air Botswana is the national carrier of Botswana, established in 1972. Its IATA code is BP, and its main hub is Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) in Gaborone. The airline operates a fleet of around 6 aircraft, offering domestic and regional services. Popular destinations include Johannesburg, Cape Town, Lusaka, and Harare. Air Botswana focuses on providing reliable and affordable air travel across Southern Africa.
Year of Establishment: 1972
IATA Code: BP
Main Hub: Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE)
Fleet Size: Approximately 6 aircraft (as of 2025)
Top 5 Destinations: Johannesburg, Cape Town, Lusaka, Harare, Maun
Official Website: www.airbotswana.co.bw
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Air Botswana allows one free checked bag up to 20 kg for economy class passengers. Business class passengers are allowed one checked bag up to 30 kg. Carry-on luggage is limited to 7 kg. Excess baggage is subject to additional charges based on weight and route.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Carry-On Baggage | - Maximum weight: 7 kg per passenger. - Dimensions: 55 cm x 40 cm x 20 cm. - 1 piece of carry-on baggage and 1 personal item (e.g., handbag or laptop bag). |
| Checked Baggage | - Economy class: 1 piece up to 23 kg. - Business class: 2 pieces up to 32 kg each. - Maximum dimension per piece: 158 cm (length + width + height). |
| Excess Baggage | - Charges apply for overweight or additional baggage. - Charges depend on the destination and weight. |
| Special Items | - Sports equipment (e.g., golf clubs, bicycles) accepted with prior arrangement. - Medical equipment allowed with special permission. |
| Prohibited Items | - Flammable items, explosives, corrosive substances, and compressed gases. - Sharp objects, firearms, and weapons prohibited. - Liquid items over 100 ml. |
Web Check-in
Web check-in through Air Botswana Booking becomes available 24 hours before a scheduled flight departure. Passengers can utilize the official website of the airline to perform online check-in and then choose their seats before they generate their print or digital boarding passes. Passengers who use web check-in enjoy process simplification and improved travel efficiency and ease.
Airport check-in operations for Air Botswana begin two hours before each scheduled departure. To ensure smooth processing at the airport passengers need to arrive 90 minutes before scheduled departure time. Check-in requires both a valid ID proof along with passenger's booking information. Your flight security operations require additional time according to the airline's recommendation.
