R1 638+ Cheap flights to Windhoek

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This is defined as Windhoek Hosea Kutako Intl Airport (WDH). Codes like WDH are often used to just call airports uniquely. While you’re still figuring out your travel plans, it’s not a bad idea to learn the names and codes of other airports around these areas: Windhoek Eros Airport (ERS).

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Windhoek on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, South African is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Windhoek.

A return flight to Windhoek will typically cost around R403, however they can be found for as little as R217.

For those looking to save time traveling to Windhoek, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (1 hour 40 minutes).

Yes. Those touching down at Windhoek Hosea Kutako Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Yes. Windhoek Hosea Kutako Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Etango Ranch Guest Farm is the closest property to Windhoek Hosea Kutako Intl (3,2 km away from Windhoek Hosea Kutako Intl).