Getting To Namibia

Getting To Namibia

Getting to Namibia is a little more tricky than say getting to South Africa due to only +- seven international airlines that fly directly into Windhoek's Hosea Kutako International Airport. Namibia is a large country with a small population and simply does not require the aviation backbone that other African powerhouses require. This leads to the fact that only one major international airport.

The only other "international airport" is in Walvis Bay and the only international airline that operates out of there is South Africa Airways, so yes one does not have a large choice when travelling to Namibia. It is either direct to Windhoek or catch a connecting flight from South Africa.

As a more cost-effective alternative, we would suggest fly-in in to either Johannesburg or Cape Town (South Africa) and then catching a connecting flight to Namibia. This option does offer a day or two exploring the attraction that surrounds either of these cities or simply just a night layover to get over that long 10-12 hour flight from Europe.

Travelling To Namibia

Arriving in Namibia by Air

Please see the list below for international Airlines that fly directly into Windhoek's Hosea Kutako International Airport

Arriving in Namibia by Road

Should you be the adventurous type, self-driving options are available from Johannesburg (through Botswana or the Northern Cape) or Cape Town heading directly north. Both options do require a drive of around 1000 kilometres and more. Like we said, only the adventurous.

Baggage Restrictions

Restrictions on baggage only really apply when one is participating in a fly-in safari, otherwise, general airline limits should be adhered to.

Windhoek Airport

Hosea Kutako International Airport is 45 kilometres from Windhoek itself (around a 30-minute journey). A small and modern airport with good facilities, a small duty-free shopping section and numerous restaurants.

Airlines That Fly To Namibia

  • Eurowings

    Eurowings

  • Ethiopian Airlines

    Ethiopian Airlines

  • Lufthansa

    Lufthansa

  • KLM

    KLM

  • SAA

    SAA

  • British Airways

    British Airways

  • Qatar Airways

    Qatar Airways
Best Namibia Lodges By Map
Namibia Travel Topics

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  • Cape Town To The Kunene River

    In November and December of last year (2019), we loaded our Jeep and headed north out of Cape Town, destination Namibia and the Kunene River, her border with Angola. A couple of thousand kilometres later, we returned, this time, more in love with Namibia than ever.

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  • Best Places To Go In Namibia

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  • Living With The Himba

    In May 2012, we arranged for Uyaphi.Com client Ken Vine from Devon in England to stay with the traditional Himba people in two remote villages in the middle of Kaokoland, Namibia. He lived, slept, ate, conversed and photographed these Himba villagers.