Meeting someone at Shakawe Airport.
Shakawe Airport (SWX · FBSW), North West District, Botswana. Which terminal, how long they'll take to come out, and a greeting board ready for the arrivals hall.
Greeting board for Shakawe Airport
Make a sign for SWX Arrivals. Show it full screen, save it, or create a Greet so they can find you.
Which terminal
Shakawe Airport is a small airport with a small arrivals area. Finding each other is usually easy, but phone signal and Wi-Fi can be patchy, so agree the spot before they fly.
Where to wait
Put the exact spot in your Greet. Your guest sees it on their phone from the moment they land at SWX, even without signal.
- Just outside the arrivals door. At a small airport everyone comes out the same way.
- If you're driving, check where you're allowed to stop: small airports often have only a few short-stay spaces.
Passport control and timing
International arrivals go through passport control and customs before the arrivals hall. Domestic flights within Botswana are usually much quicker.
Shakawe runs on Africa/Gaborone time. The clock at the top of this page shows the local time now.
Other airports nearby
If they could be flying into a different airport, check which one first. Within 250 km of SWX: Rundu NDU (228 km), Maun MUB (244 km).
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know before getting started.
Which terminal will they arrive at in Shakawe?
Check the arrival terminal on their booking or in the airline's app. Smaller airports like SWX usually have one arrivals area.
How long after landing do passengers come out at SWX?
Usually 20 to 45 minutes, longer with checked bags or passport control. With a Greet they tap I've landed and Collecting my bags, so you know instead of guessing.
What time is it at SWX right now?
Shakawe runs on Africa/Gaborone time. The live local time is shown at the top of this page.
Can my guest use Arigreet at SWX without the app?
Yes. They open your link in their phone's browser. Airport Wi-Fi is enough.
See you at Shakawe Arrivals.
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