Flight FAQs
From Cape Town to Windhoek
What days are direct flights available from Cape Town to Windhoek?
You can find direct flights on the following days: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.
How popular is this flight route?
Within the past month, 3 255 users have taken a look at flights from Cape Town Intl to Windhoek.
How long does the flight from Cape Town to Windhoek take?
Travellers can expect a direct flight to take approximately 3 hours, flying a distance of about 800 kilometres.
How many flights depart from Cape Town to Windhoek on average per day?
Travellers can expect 4 flights from Cape Town Intl to Windhoek on average per day.
Early Morning (Midnight to 6am) - 50% of flight departures
Morning (6am - Midday) - 25% of flight departures
Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 25% of flight departures
Is Cape Town weather warmer or cooler than Windhoek?
Our data indicates that the weather will be 32 °C on average in the month of November. The temperature in Windhoek is typically hotter than in Cape Town. If you're traveling when the temperature is at its warmest, push to plan early, as flight price and availability will have an impact on your travels. For the best results, search for flights well in advance or after peak season.
What airports serve Cape Town to Windhoek flights?
Individuals who are interested in going to Windhoek from Cape Town will start the flight at Cape Town International Airport. This is a public airport located 20 kilometres from the Cape Town city centre. The airport has a single central terminal that links the international and domestic terminals. It has direct flights to Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. The flight will end at Hosea Kutako International Airport, which is 45 kilometres outside of the city. This airport offers flights to many locations including Johannesburg, Durban, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, and Victoria Falls.
Which airlines fly directly from Cape Town to Windhoek?
There are a limited number of direct, nonstop flights into Windhoek from Cape Town. The airlines offering direct flights include South African Airways and Air Namibia. These flights are in the air for around 2h 05m but only take place a couple of times a day, once in the morning and later in the afternoon. There are several other airlines out of Cape Town that offer indirect, stopover flights. Some of them include Ethiopian Airlines and British Airways. Flights with a stop last an average of 3h 25m, but this can vary.
What are the stopover options between Cape Town to Windhoek?
More than a dozen one-stop flights leave Cape Town every day into Windhoek. These flights may stop down in locations like O.R. Tambo International Airport, Luanda Airport, Addis Ababa Airport, and Walvis Bay Airport. These flights take a bit longer to reach the destination but are often less expensive. Additional flights are available with two or more stops before reaching Windhoek. One of these stops will typically be in O.R. Tambo International Airport while the second stop could be in Bloemfontein Airport, Hoedspruit Airport, or Port Elizabeth Airport. The fastest flights with two stops run about 7h 45m.
Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Cape Town to Windhoek?
There is no need to have a visa to visit Windhoek from Cape Town, but you will need a passport to do so. A return ticket will also be needed to take this flight.
