Airport
Phillip Gaonwe Matante International Airport (FRW)
Phillip Gaonwe Matante International Airport is a compact gateway to Francistown and northern Botswana, including the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans and Tuli Block. Compare transfer options to the city centre, hotels, mining towns and nearby safari destinations, and plan your journey with ease.
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About Phillip Gaonwe Matante International Airport
Phillip Gaonwe Matante International Airport is the main airport serving Francistown, Botswana's second-largest city, and an important air gateway to northern Botswana. Located about 4 km west of the city centre, it supports domestic travel and regional international connections, including services to Gaborone and Johannesburg.
The current passenger terminal opened in 2011, replacing the older terminal at the eastern end of the airport, which was transferred to the Botswana Defence Force. The compact terminal has separate arrival and departure areas and serves passengers without jet bridges, with boarding via the apron.
The airport is operated under the Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana and serves both civilian and military aviation. Its position makes it a practical entry point for business travel to Francistown and for onward journeys to nearby mining towns and tourism areas such as the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans and the Northern Tuli Game Reserve.
Passenger facilities include a restaurant, car rental services, currency exchange and banking, free Wi-Fi and a small retail area, while taxis, private transfers and rental cars provide connections to the city and surrounding region.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Phillip Gaonwe Matante International Airport has one passenger terminal, opened in 2011, plus a separate cargo terminal. The civilian terminal handles domestic and regional international flights, while the former terminal at the eastern end of the airport is used by the Botswana Defence Force.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Phillip Gaonwe Matante International Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Phillip Gaonwe Matante International Airport to hotels, business addresses and residential areas across Francistown and northern Botswana.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a professional chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from the airport, business meetings, events or journeys around Francistown and nearby towns.
Car Rental
Rent a car at FRW for independent travel around Francistown and onward journeys to destinations such as the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans and Tuli Block.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organise minibuses or charter buses for groups travelling between Phillip Gaonwe Matante International Airport, hotels, lodges, event venues and other destinations in the region.
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