Travelling from Cape Town Airport (CPT) to Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport (WDH): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Cape Town Airport to Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 10 minutes.
Cape Town and Windhoek share the same timezone, UTC+2.
Flights from CPT to WDH start from 07:00 — the first with Airlink (South Africa). The latest departure is at 18:15 with Airlink (South Africa). Overall, you can choose from 21 weekly Cape Town Airport to Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your CPT to WDH flight.
During popular months like November, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
Airlink offers direct flights from Cape Town Airport to Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Windhoek — and maybe even more of Namibia if your schedule allows.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Airlink on this route.
Airlink ranks as the top on-time carrier for CPT to WDH flights, with 95.71% of its services landing as scheduled.
If you'd like to discover a different city along the way, look for a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Cape Town Airport to Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport is a well-known stop between CPT and WDH.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cape Town Airport (CPT) to Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport (WDH)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Cape Town Airport to Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport flight is R 1,636. A return plane ticket is currently R 3,430. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Book one month before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from CPT to WDH.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Cape Town Airport to Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from CPT to WDH by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Cape Town Airport to Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport.
Handy information about Cape Town Airport (CPT)
Cape Town Airport maintains a solid on-time record, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from CPT land at their destination as scheduled 81% of the time.
Cape Town Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Cape Town. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport usually takes 35 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near CPT? If you're catching an early flight from Cape Town Airport to Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport (WDH)
Hop off your Cape Town Airport to Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport flight and be sprawled out in your hotel bed shortly after. If you need a handy option a short journey from WDH, check out Etango Ranch Guest Farm.
Go where the road takes you with a Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Hertz, Europcar or Budget and chase adventure across Windhoek and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport around one week before your trip.
When to fly to Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport (WDH)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Cape Town Airport to Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport. June is the most popular month to visit Windhoek. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Cape Town Airport to Windhoek Hosea Kutako Airport for November if you want to explore Windhoek during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CPT to WDH sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Namibia
Walvis Bay is just one of the many cities in Namibia waiting to be discovered once you've seen Windhoek. Around 274 kilometres away to the west, its best attractions include Flamingo Lagoon, Bird Sanctuary and Walvis Bay Lagoon.
Swakopmund is another must-experience destination in Namibia and is around 257 kilometres west of Windhoek. No journey is complete without a visit to Sunset Viewpoint, Pebble Beach and Aussichtpunkt Swakopmund Meerblick.