South African Airways will begin operating a twice-daily service between Johannesburg and Gaborone starting 4 November 2025. The new route is aimed at improving direct regional travel for both business and leisure passengers.
Flights will run seven days a week. The morning service departs Johannesburg at 06:35, arriving in Gaborone at 07:35, with the return flight leaving at 08:25 and landing back in Johannesburg at 09:25. The afternoon service leaves Johannesburg at 16:40, reaching Gaborone at 17:40, and returns at 18:30, arriving in Johannesburg at 19:30.
Professor John Lamola, Group CEO of SAA, said the launch strengthens cultural and economic ties between Botswana and South Africa while reinforcing SAA’s role as a premium network carrier. He added that expanding the airline’s footprint across the continent supports regional integration, tourism, and inclusive economic growth. 
The new route adds to existing options on the Johannesburg–Gaborone sector, complementing services offered by Air Botswana and Airlink.
