How to find cheap flights from Windhoek
R 1,920 is currently the cheapest price for a one-way flight from Windhoek. It departs from Windhoek Hosea Kutako.
Fares for return journeys start at R 3,620.
Cape Town is the cheapest city you can travel to from Windhoek.
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Book early and you're more likely to save. For domestic plane tickets from Windhoek, book one to three months ahead. For international flights, aim for two to six months in advance.
Potentially find better deals by selecting 'Add nearby airports' at the start of your search. This widens your results to include surrounding airports at your destination.
Alternatively, let the lowest fares decide where you jet off to next. Choose 'Explore everywhere' from Windhoek to find out where your budget will take you.
Flying from Windhoek: what you need to know
All departures from Windhoek are listed in the local UTC+2 time zone.
Here's a snapshot of the main airlines flying from Windhoek, with one example of an airport they operate from:
Airlink: Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport (WDH)
South African Airways: Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport (WDH)
Discover Airlines: Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport (WDH)
Check the entry rules before you leave if you're visiting another country. They can vary depending on your passport and plans, so always check with trusted sources like your local embassy or airline.
Best time to fly from Windhoek
July is usually when flights departing from Windhoek are cheapest.
More people travel in April than any other month. You'll typically pay higher fares at peak times like this.
More affordable tickets are easier to find in August, which is the least busy time to fly out of the city.
General tip: if you can, book midweek. Flights from Windhoek leaving on Tuesdays and Wednesdays usually cost less than weekend departures.
Where to fly to from Windhoek
Discover every corner of Johannesburg, or take in the highlights of Cape Town or Addis Ababa. From Windhoek, these are some of the most popular international destinations to fly to.
Go-to choices for adventures closer to home include Ondangwa, Katima Mulilo and Luderitz.
Thinking bigger than a city break? South Africa, Germany and Ethiopia are some of the most visited countries for travellers flying from Windhoek.
The shortest flight out of Windhoek is to Luderitz, which takes around 45 minutes.
Leaving from Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport (WDH)
The majority of flights from Windhoek leave from Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport. WDH is around 40 kilometres from the city centre.
If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
The most popular airlines flying out of Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport include:
Flying out of Windhoek Eros Airport (ERS)
If you take public transport, you'll arrive at the airport in 30 minutes or so. Driving there takes roughly 10 minutes.
You can travel to your next destination from ERS with Airlink.
If you'd like to stay close to your departure gate before your flight from Windhoek, these hotels near Windhoek Eros Airport have you covered for the night: