There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne to Botswana by plane or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Gaborone
best- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Gaborone (GBE)plane MEL - GBE
22h$548–1,654Fly to Maun Airport
- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Maun Airport (MUB)plane MEL - MUB
27h 4m$719–2,219Fly to Bulawayo, drive
- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Bulawayo (BUQ)plane MEL - BUQ
- Drive from Bulawayo (BUQ) to Francistowncar
25h 17m$654–1,979Fly to Francistown Airport
- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Francistown Airport (FRW)plane MEL - FRW
23h 52m$732–2,135
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Gaborone (GBE) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Botswana is to fly which costs $550 - $1,700 and takes 22h.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Botswana is to fly which takes 22h and costs $550 - $1,700.
The distance between Melbourne and Botswana is 10641 km.
It takes approximately 22h to get from Melbourne to Botswana, including transfers.
Botswana is 9h behind Melbourne. It is currently 1:58 AM in Melbourne and 4:58 PM in Botswana.
There are 370+ hotels available in Botswana.
What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Botswana?
Qantas, Airlink, and four other airlines fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Gaborone (GBE) 4 times a day.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Gaborone via Sydney, Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $550–1,900
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Gaborone via Perth, Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $500–1,800
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Gaborone via Singapore Changi, Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $480–2,700
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Maun Airport via Perth, Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 8m
- When
- Tuesday, Friday, Sunday, Monday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $700–2,500
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Maun Airport via Sydney, Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 37h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $750–2,600
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Maun Airport via Singapore Changi, Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $650–3,800
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Maun Airport via Adelaide, Perth, Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 12m
- When
- Friday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $700–2,500
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Bulawayo via Perth, Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $600–2,200
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Bulawayo via Sydney, Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 36h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $650–2,200
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