Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) is Namibia’s main international airport and the only airport in Namibia which receives flights originating from countries outside of the African continent and is therefore the starting point for the majority of travelers. Located 40km/25mi east of Windhoek it takes approximately 35 minutes by car to reach the capital.
Flights to Namibia
Flights to Windhoek are numerous but when coming from outside Africa at least one transfer, most typically in Johannesburg, is required.
From The UK
British Airways, South African Airways and Virgin Atlantic all offer flights from London Heathrow via Johannesburg to Windhoek and Emirates and Etihad also have routes with 2 stops via the UAE and Johannesburg.
From Germany
Air Namibia operate the only direct flight between Europe and Namibia out of Frankfurt but indirect flights from Berlin with Qatar Air via Doha and Munich, South African Airways via Johannesburg, are also available.
From France
Qatar Air operate flights from Paris via Doha with combinations of airlines such as Air France and South African Airways are also available with transfers in cities such as Frankfurt and Cape Town.
From the USA
South African Airways operate flights from New York via Johannesburg and Lufthansa + Air Namibia provide options via Frankfurt.
Flights from Washington DC, Atlanta and other cities are available with British Airways via London and Johannesburg.
On the western seaboard British Airways also offer flights from Seattle, San Francisco and Los Angeles with connections in London and Johannesburg.
From Australia and New Zealand
South African Airways operate flights from Sydney and Auckland with connections in Perth and Johannesburg.
From Asia
South African Airways have flights from Beijing, Tokyo and Hong Kong with one or two connections enroute.
Travel Within Namibia
Onward travel is either by small aircraft or car. Because of excellent roads and safety in Namibia, many people choose the self-drive option and many international car hire companies such as Avis, Budget and Europcar can provide vehicles from Hosea Kutako International Airport. Please check your proposed travel route before hiring a vehicle as road condition can vary from region to region and are also dependent on the season or travel. 4X4 and 2X4 vehicles are generally good options in which to explore unhindered by gravel/dirt roads, of which there are many, and provide better wildlife viewing due to the raised position.
Should you decide to charter a flight CCF has it’s own airstrip which is suitable for light aircraft, however, we ask that you contact CCF directly before confirming the flight as condition during the wet season can make it unusable.