Gaborone airport fees: what you pay at GBE
Every passenger leaving Gaborone pays two Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana charges, collected by the airline in the ticket. The passenger service charge is P170 for international departures and P100 for domestic ones. A passenger security charge of P92 applies to every departing passenger. CAAB published these amounts in its scheme of aeronautical charges, in force from 1 April 2026 with the same rates as the November 2024 scheme. A planned US$30 tourism levy was withdrawn in 2017.
Every charge at this airport
| Charge | Amount | Who pays | How it is paid | Set by | Collected by / goes to | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger service charge, international CAAB scheme of aeronautical charges, AIC A4 of 2026, in force from 1 April 2026. Same amount as the November 2024 scheme. Up from P100 in the 2004 schedule. 1,3 | P170 (BWP 170) | Passengers departing on international flights | Inside the ticket | Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana | Airlines, for CAAB | In force |
| Passenger service charge, domestic Same AIC A4 of 2026. Up from P50 in the 2004 schedule. 1,3 | P100 (BWP 100) | Passengers departing on domestic flights | Inside the ticket | Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana | Airlines, for CAAB | In force |
| Passenger security charge Brought in at BWP 80 in November 2022. BWP 92 in the November 2024 and April 2026 schemes. It covers screening and airport security staff. 1,2,3 | P92 (BWP 92) | All departing passengers | Inside the ticket | Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana | Airlines, which pay it to CAAB within 15 days | In force |
| Tourism Development Levy Announced for 1 June 2017, put on hold, then the bill was withdrawn. 4,5 | US$30 | Non-SADC visitors on entry | Was to be paid at ports of entry | Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources Conservation and Tourism | Not collected | Suspended |
Evidence summary: 5 linked sources, 3 charges confirmed in force, 0 unconfirmed. Suspended and proposed charges are not treated as payable now.
How to pay
- Both charges are added to the fare by the airline.
- Nothing is paid in cash at the airport.
- Check the taxes and fees line of your booking for the amounts.
What this page does not cover
This page does not cover visa fees and is not legal advice. Fees change: check the date above and your ticket receipt before you travel.
Common questions
How much is the airport tax at Gaborone?
An international departure carries a P170 passenger service charge and a P92 security charge, P262 in all, inside the ticket.
How much is the domestic airport charge in Botswana?
Domestic departures pay a P100 passenger service charge plus the P92 security charge.
Do visitors pay a US$30 tourism levy at Gaborone airport?
No. Botswana announced the levy in 2017 but put it on hold and later withdrew the bill.
Do arriving passengers pay these charges?
No. Both charges apply to departing passengers.
Sources
- Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana: AIC A4 of 2026, Scheme of Aeronautical Charges (9 June 2026, in force 1 April 2026)
- Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana: AIC A9 of 2022, Remittance of aviation passenger security fees (14 November 2022)
- Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana: AIC A3 of 2024, Scheme of Aeronautical Charges (12 November 2024, in force 1 November 2024)
- Tourism Update: Botswana puts tourism levy on hold (31 May 2017)
- Your Botswana: Botswana cancels controversial US$30 tourist levy
Change log
- : Page published. Figures checked against the sources listed.