Q: What is the cheapest month to fly to Windhoek?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Windhoek . Flying to Windhoek in June will prove the most costly. There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Q: Can I fly back to South Africa from Windhoek?

Returning to South Africa from Windhoek COVID-19 testing requirements Visitors from Windhoek must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) test taken 72 hours before departing to South Africa. Quarantine requirements Visitors from Windhoek are not required to quarantine after entering South Africa.

Question 1

When is the best time to book a flight to Windhoek?

Accepted Answer

Booking 59 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Windhoek. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Question 2

What is the cheapest month to fly to Windhoek?

Accepted Answer

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Windhoek. Flying to Windhoek in June will prove the most costly. There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Question 3

Can I fly back to South Africa from Windhoek?

Accepted Answer

Returning to South Africa from Windhoek

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Windhoek must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) test taken 72 hours before departing to South Africa.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Windhoek are not required to quarantine after entering South Africa.

Question 4

Can I fly to Windhoek from South Africa right now?

Accepted Answer

Information is based on travel restrictions from South Africa to Windhoek

Most visitors from South Africa need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result and/or quarantine to enter Windhoek.

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from South Africa must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) test taken 168 hours before departing to Windhoek.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from South Africa are not required to quarantine after entering Windhoek.

Question 5

How long is the flight to Windhoek?

Accepted Answer

Flights to Windhoek, Namibia from South Africa range from about 2h-8h. Your precise flight time will depend on several factors, including your departure city and the length and of number of any stopovers you incur. If you’re departing from Cape Town or Johannesburg, your flight time is most likely to be on the shorter end of the range due to geographical location and the fact that there’re several daily direct flights available. Whereas if you’re departing from Port Elizabeth, you’ll likely be on the longer end of the range due to the lack of direct flights available.

Question 6

Where can you get direct flights to Windhoek from?

Accepted Answer

You can book direct flights to Windhoek from major airports across South Africa. Air Namibia and SAA offer daily direct flights to Windhoek from Cape Town. Air Namibia also offers daily direct flights to Windhoek from Durban and Johannesburg. Additionally, British Airways and SAA also service daily direct flights to Windhoek from Johannesburg. If you book a flight that does include stopovers, you can expect these to occur in cities like Johannesburg, Lanseria, and/or Durban, depending on your departure city and airline.

Question 7

How do you get from Windhoek airport to the city centre?

Accepted Answer

When you fly to Windhoek from South Africa, you’ll alight at Hosea Kutako International Airport, which is about 45 km east of the city centre. To reach Windhoek city centre from the airport, you can take a taxi, which will take about 40 minutes and cost about 350 ZAR. There is also shuttle service available, which can take you to your accommodations in Windhoek. The length and cost of a shuttle ride will depend on your precise destination. You can also rent a car from the airport and drive to Windhoek city centre yourself.

Question 8

What are some things to do in Windhoek?

Accepted Answer

Windhoek is the cultural and economic capital of Namibia, meaning there are plenty of things to do and see here. While in Windhoek, be sure to visit the Independence Memorial Museum, where the history of apartheid is explored with unique artifacts and displays. The museum is open seven days a week and offers free admittance. Stroll through the National Botanic Garden of Namibia and encounter exotic flora and fauna on an exciting self-guided tour. Local plants, aviary, and wildlife call the botanic garden home and is sure to leave a memorable impression on any visitor. Pick up authentic souvenirs from the Namibia Craft Centre in the heart of the city. Located in the Old Breweries Complex, you can also enjoy a meal at the centre’s Craft Café, which specialises in tasty eats made from local produce.

Question 9

Do I need a passport or visa to fly to Windhoek?

Accepted Answer

South African citizens traveling to Windhoek, Namibia need a passport with six months of validity remaining from the date of your arrival and a return ticket. A visa is not required for visits up to 90 days.

Popular in	October	High demand for flights, 6% potential price rise
Cheapest in	January	Best time to find cheap flights, 1% potential price drop
Average price	R3 804	Average for return flights in January 2022
Return from	R3 256	From Johannesburg to Windhoek
One-way from	R1 537	One-way flight from Johannesburg to Windhoek

ZA1 - NA1	Price	R3 537 - R5 004
NA1	Temperature	13 - 25 °C
NA1	Precipitation	0 - 80 mm

Cheap flights to Windhoek

Flights to Windhoek in 2022

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