Air Connect Namibia welcomes launch of Air Botswana services
Air Connect Namibia and Air Botswana have launched new flights connecting Windhoek to Maun, Kasane and Gaborone, with the latter service connecting on to Durban. These routes will establish important links for business and leisure travellers, and strengthen relations between the two neighbouring countries.
Commencing on 01 October 2024, Air Botswana will operate a three-times-per-week service connecting Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) in Gaborone to Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) in Windhoek, continuing on to Durban’s King Shaka International Airport (DUR) in South Africa. The route will not only facilitate seamless travel between the Botswanan and Namibian capital cities, but also provide access for both capitals to South Africa’s third biggest city. The new route will operate on a Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
In addition, on 01 November 2024, Air Botswana will launch a three-times-per-week service connecting Maun International Airport (MUB) to Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) and a 3 times per week service connecting Kasane International Airport (BBK) to Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH). These services will provide access from the Namibian capital to two of southern Africa’s leading tourist hubs: the Okavango Delta and the Chobe National Park. The services will operate on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
“The new additions are popular destinations for business and tourism, and we are excited to offer convenient air travel between the cities for the advancement of economic activities in all the countries, particularly Botswana. We are also excited that this strategic move is directly linked to the airline’s expansion plans and sustainability. Furthermore, both these new and reinstated routes as well as increased frequencies will strengthen our footprint in the region and simultaneously offer increased flight options to the travelling community within Botswana and beyond” said Lulu Rasebotsa, CEO of Air Botswana.
“We at the Namibia Airports Company and Air Connect Namibia are extremely happy about the new routes that connects Windhoek with various destinations in Botswana. The commencement of these air routes is a culmination of sustained engagements at all levels of government and business to strengthen political, diplomatic, and business relations between our two sister countries. These air connectivity routes between our countries will certainly ensure increased people to people and business to business interaction between the peoples and businesses of the two countries.” said Bisey /Uirab Air Connect Namibia Chairperson and CEO of the NAC.
Passengers can expect a comfortable travel experience with the Air Botswana fleet and friendly cabin crew, committed to ensuring safety and satisfaction throughout the journey. As Air Botswana continues to grow its network, the airline is dedicated to improving connectivity within the Southern African region, and emphasises the airlines commitment to creating more opportunities for business and leisure travellers alike.
For more information about flight schedules, fares, and to book tickets, please visithttps://airbotswana.co.bw/ or contact sales@airbotswana.co.bw.
About Air Botswana: Air Botswana is the national airline of Botswana, established in 1988, and is committed to providing safe, reliable, and efficient air travel services. With a focus on customer satisfaction and operational excellence, Air Botswana serves domestic and regional routes, playing a crucial role in promoting connectivity within the country and the broader Southern African region.
About Air Connect Namibia: Air Connect Namibia, established in 2024 and led by the Namibia Airports Company (NAC), is a collaborative air service development initiative mandated to improve air access to the country. Project stakeholders include the Namibian Airports Company (NAC), Gondwana Collection, Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI), Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB), Walvis Bay Corridor Group, Namibia Tourism Board (NTB) and the City of Windhoek. The initiative is committed to assisting and supporting carriers who service the country’s international airports.
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