Air Botswana Baggage Policy

Overview

Air Botswana is the Botswana's state-owned national flag carrier, established in 1972, headquartered in Gaborone. The company flies to 7 destinations, has its hub in Sir Seretse Khama International Airport.

Information

From Carry-On Baggage to Pet Policy, baggage-related information is one of the most essential information you need to give before flying.

Carry-On Baggage/Hand Baggage

• Weight- 5kgs
• Dimensions- 11 5 cm

Checked Baggage: 

• Two pieces not exceeding 158 cm (62 inches) each total dimension. Max weight per piece - 32 kg.(1st Class)
• Two pieces not exceeding 273 cm (1 07 inches) Total dimensions. Maximum weight per piece - 32 kg. (Economy)
• Two pieces not exceeding 158 cm(62 inches) when placed side by side.(Domestic)

Weight dimensions limits

Hand Baggage

• Weight- 5kgs
• Dimensions- 11 5 cm

Checked Baggage

• Two pieces not exceeding 158 cm (62 inches) each total dimension. Max weight per piece - 32 kg.(1st Class)
• Two pieces not exceeding 273 cm (1 07 inches) Total dimensions. Maximum weight per piece - 32 kg. (Economy)
• Two pieces not exceeding 158 cm(62 inches) when placed side by side.(Domestic)

Infant Passenger Baggage Allowance:

• Weight- must not exceed 5 kg.

Charges

Baggage Charge for International:

• Charges are incurred if exceeds size and weight limits.

Baggage Charge for Regional/Domestic Flights:

• Charges are incurred if exceeds size and weight limits.

Excess Baggage Charges:

• Excess baggage fee of $5.50 (Inclusive GST) will be charged for each extra kilogram in excess of the limit of 15kg or $16.50 per piece if the size-limit 140 cm.

Special baggage

 Special Charges are incurred. Registration & approval required.

• Golfing Equipment: 6 kg of excess baggage up to 15 kg then at the standard rate
• Fragile Goods: Do not accept 'fragile items' as checked baggage.

Travelling pet

• Pets Allowed in cabin – 'Seeing Eye' Dogs Dogs trained to lead the blind that are carried as baggage are accepted without charge on Air Botswana flights.  
• Pet Policy: you must provide proper pet-support & must have an up-to-date record of vaccination

Baggage children

• Weight- 10 Kg.

Damage

• In case of your baggage is delayed, you can track its whereabouts using the form below.

Restricted items

• Explosives, ammunitions, fireworks and flares..
• Flammable liquids and solids such as lighter fuel, matches, paints, thinners, fire-lighters.
• Radioactive materials Radioactive material, oxidizing materials and organic peroxides.
• Poisons and infectious substances: such as insecticides, weed-killers and live virus materials.