Airlink is launching direct flights between Cape Town and Gaborone.
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The new service starts on April 1, 2025.
Flights will run on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.
The Cape Town to Gaborone flight leaves at 10:50 AM and arrives at 1:00 PM.
The return flight departs Gaborone at 1:45 PM and lands in Cape Town at 4:00 PM.
As per Travel News, Airlink’s CEO, Rodger Foster, explained the importance of the new route:
“As Botswana’s capital, 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 headquarters. It is also an important leisure tourism gateway to many game lodges and the Gaborone Game Reserve,”
The flights connecting Cape Town to Gaborone will use Embraer E140 Regional Jets. These planes have 44 seats.
Passengers get a free 20kg luggage allowance and there’s a 15kg allowance for sporting equipment.
The service includes a complimentary light meal and drinks. All seats are either window or aisle. There are no middle seats on these planes.
This new route connects two major Southern African cities. It will serve both business and leisure travellers.
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