Maun Airport serves the main access point to the Okavango Delta, a UNESCO natural heritage site in northern Botswana, a few kilometers from the city center.
By number of air movements, it ranks among Africa's busiest, thanks to the dense network of small charter flights to safari lodges in the delta and Moremi Reserve.
How to get to Maun Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to MUB
Parking near Maun Airport
In front of the terminal sits a modest parking lot.
Parking here is generally inexpensive.
How to get to Maun from MUB
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
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Car rental at Maun Airport
Major car rental companies have counters in the arrivals area, useful for those exploring Maun itself; for the Okavango Delta most visitors use charter flights or transfers organized by the lodge.
Bring your license, passport, and credit card; remember that driving in Botswana is on the left.
Hotels near Maun Airport
Maun Village, centre
The Cresta Riley's is in the village, about 2 km and a 3-minute drive from the terminal, with an airport shuttle.
Best for: Travellers who want the option closest to the terminal, convenient for short stopovers before or after a flight to the Delta.
- A few minutes from the terminal, the closest option in all of Maun
- Shops, banks and the village market close at hand
- The village has little nightlife outside the hotels
- Those seeking contact with the river and the bush need to head north
On the Thamalakane River, north of town
The properties are 10 km north of the centre, on the banks of the Thamalakane: 15-20 minutes from the terminal by taxi or with a transfer arranged by the property on request, no free shuttle.
Best for: Travellers who already want a taste of delta atmosphere - river, birds, silence - without booking a package safari camp.
- Riverside gardens and silence, already close to the atmosphere of the Delta
- An indoor pool and restaurant, useful since there's nothing else nearby
- Without a transfer arranged in advance, at night you're relying on a taxi alone
- Scores and review counts vary widely between properties: check each one individually
Recommended hotels
- Cresta Maun Hotel The newer and more refined of Maun's two Cresta hotels, 10 km north of the centre on the banks of the Thamalakane, with a pool and the Tswii restaurant; 15 minutes from the terminal. View availability
- Island Safari Lodge A historic lodge dating from 1973 on a private reserve of about 120 hectares on the banks of the Thamalakane, 10 km and about 19 minutes from the terminal; it can be booked as a standalone stay, not only as a package. View availability
- Discovery Bed and Breakfast A family-run B&B in a quiet residential area on the Thamalakane, about 20 minutes from the terminal: nine rooms split between chalets and rondavels in traditional Botswana style. View availability
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Terminal guide
The terminal handles both commercial flights and a significant volume of small charter aircraft serving the delta lodges.
For commercial flights, plan to arrive at least 2 hours early; for charters, follow the specific instructions from your safari operator.
Map of Maun Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Why is Maun so busy for flight movements?
It's the launch point for hundreds of daily charter flights to the safari lodges of the Okavango Delta and Moremi Reserve, making it one of Africa's busiest airports by number of movements.
Q. How do you get to a lodge in the Okavango Delta?
Generally by charter flight from a dedicated area of Maun airport: check with your tour operator for the exact meeting point and times.
Q. Do you need cash in pula in Maun?
Yes, it's recommended to withdraw pula from the airport's ATMs, useful for small expenses and tips during the safari.
Q. Should you watch out for wildlife around Maun airport?
More than around the airport itself, the recommendation applies to the lodges in the Okavango Delta: always follow the guides' instructions in the parks and never wander off alone in unfenced camps.
Flight board
Real-time status of arriving and departing flights
