South African Airways (SAA) has announced the introduction of a twice-daily service between Johannesburg and Gaborone, Botswana, commencing on Tuesday, 4 November 2025. Bookings for the new route are now available on flysaa.com.
The schedule, tailored to meet growing demand for direct travel between the two cities, includes two daily return flights, seven days a week. The morning service departs Johannesburg at 06:50, arriving in Gaborone at 07:45, with the return leg departing at 08:25 and landing back in Johannesburg at 09:25. The afternoon service departs Johannesburg at 16:25, arriving in Gaborone at 17:20, before returning at 18:00 and touching down in Johannesburg at 19:00.
Commenting on the launch, SAA Group CEO, Prof John Lamola, said:
“The launch of this route not only strengthens the cultural and economic ties between Botswana and South Africa but also reinforces SAA’s position as a premium network carrier. It reflects our commitment to connecting travellers across SAA’s regional and intercontinental networks and those destinations of our Star Alliance and codeshare partners.”
Lamola added: “SAA remains focused on expanding its footprint across the continent, delivering reliable, customer-centric service. The addition of Gaborone to our network is a clear demonstration of our dedication to supporting regional integration, tourism, and inclusive economic growth.”