Statistics on Edinburgh-Botswana (Gaborone) flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Botswana (Gaborone) (from: Edinburgh)
The average price to go to Botswana (Gaborone) from Edinburgh airport is $ 1350 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1141 (in september) and $ 1654 (in july), which is a saving of $ 209 or a surplus of $ 304 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1106 to $1161 and it is generally more economical to leave on a monday and return on a thursday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Botswana (Gaborone) before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Edinburgh-Botswana (Gaborone) plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 1508 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Botswana (Gaborone) from Edinburgh and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in september, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1141, saving $ 209 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1350). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 1654).
Flight Edinburgh-Botswana (Gaborone): when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1086 | $ 1592 | high price |
| February | $ 1054 | $ 1319 | fair price |
| March | $ 1070 | $ 1220 | good price |
| April | $ 1159 | $ 1313 | fair price |
| May | $ 1022 | $ 1175 | good price |
| June | $ 1028 | $ 1175 | good price |
| July | $ 1295 | $ 1654 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 1300 | $ 1480 | fair price |
| September | $ 1087 | $ 1141 the cheapest | very good price |
| October | $ 1153 | $ 1438 | fair price |
| November | $ 1092 | $ 1283 | fair price |
| December | $ 1150 | $ 1397 | fair price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Edinburgh to Botswana (Gaborone)
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Edinburgh to Botswana (Gaborone) range from $884 to $1713. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $885 to $940), 2% at the maximum price (from $1658 to $1713). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1106 to $1161 (16% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Edinburgh->Botswana flight
There are 7 companies that serve Edinburgh from Botswana (Gaborone) airport: Ryanair, Qatar Airways, EasyJet, KLM, Emirates, Turkish Airlines and Air France.
Data analysis:
Of the 1508 flights analyzed in previous years, Ryanair was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (32% of the time) on the Edinburgh->Botswana route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Edinburgh-Botswana (Gaborone) flights departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday as your departure date, you can save an average of $50. On the other hand, departing on a thursday may cost you an additional $105.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Botswana (Gaborone) to Edinburgh departing on a thursday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a thursday for your return date, you will save an average of $74. Conversely, departing from Botswana (Gaborone) on a wednesday may cost you an additional $49.
Top prices Edinburgh-Botswana (Gaborone)
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh → Gaborone | 05-04 to 12-04-2025 | $ 2605 | layover flight with Emirates |
| Edinburgh → Gaborone | 09-04 to 16-04-2025 | $ 1907 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Edinburgh → Gaborone | 08-05 to 28-05-2025 | $ 1011 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Edinburgh → Gaborone | 23-05 to 30-05-2025 | $ 1198 | layover flight with Qatar Airways |
| Edinburgh → Gaborone | 07-07 to 14-07-2025 | $ 1332 | layover flight with Vueling Airlines |
| Edinburgh → Gaborone | 14-07 to 28-07-2025 | $ 1369 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Gaborone | 03-08 to 23-08-2025 | $ 1522 | layover flight with Emirates |
| Edinburgh → Gaborone | 01-09 to 08-09-2025 | $ 1055 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Gaborone | 11-10 to 18-10-2025 | $ 5741 | layover flight with Qatar Airways |
| Edinburgh → Gaborone | 22-12 to 29-12-2025 | $ 1373 | layover flight with Lufthansa |
When to book your flight Edinburgh - Botswana (Gaborone) to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 3 to 4 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 5 to 6 months in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Edinburgh-Botswana flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a sunday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Edinburgh to Botswana (Gaborone), it is recommended to buy it 3 to 4 months before departure (it is then on average 1144 $, which is a saving of 206 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 5 to 6 months in advance, you will pay the full price (274 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Edinburgh to Botswana (Gaborone) flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | - |
| February | - |
| March | - |
| April | - |
| May | - |
| June | - |
| July | - |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1414 $) |
| September | - |
| October | - |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1183 $) |
| December | - |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for Edinburgh->Botswana are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $81. Conversely, by buying it on a friday, you may end up paying $136 more.
Edinburgh to Botswana (Gaborone): flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | $ 1907 $1907 to $1907 | very high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 1032 $930 to $1198 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1351 $1332 to $1369 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1522 $1522 to $1522 | high price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 1055 $1055 to $1055 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 5741 $5741 to $5741 | very high price | Find a flight |
| December 2025 | $ 1373 $1373 to $1373 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, july, september and december are cheaper to travel to Botswana (Gaborone). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!