Flights to Namibia

Flights to Namibia

Namibia has a total of 3 airports, Windhoek Airport (WDH) serves as a hub for intercontinental travel, while all receive international flights. Currently, 2 airports offer domestic flights. All airports in Namibia together handle 522 flights this month, departing from 13 airports in 10 countries, operated by 8 different airlines — none of them are a low-cost carrier. You can fly to Namibia in Economy, Premium Economy and Business Class.

FlightConnections provides all the information you need to plan your flight to Namibia. Airports, destinations, routes and schedules are all clearly displayed on our interactive flight map. If you prefer a list view, the sections below with available departure and arrival airports might be useful. Looking to see which countries offer direct connections? You'll find that information further down, along with all airlines flying to Namibia.

For a more comfortable journey, explore the Business Class sections on this page. You can also use the Class filter to choose your cabin class and see routes clearly displayed on the flight map. If you'd like to travel with an alliance, you can do so with Star Alliance. Simply use the Alliance filter to display their specific routes on the map.

Destinations in Namibia

Explore Namibia!

Discover all 3 destinations in Namibia. Windhoek is the most popular airport in Namibia. It handles more than 79% of all flights to the country, which comes down to 412 flights this month.

Below is the full list of destinations in Namibia, ranked by popularity based on the number of flights each airport handles. If you're interested in flying to any of these destinations, simply click it to view all routes, airlines, and flight schedules.

Airlines flying to Namibia

When planning your trip to Namibia, you have several airline options to consider. A total of 8 airlines offer direct flights to the country — none of which are low-cost airlines. The most popular airline is Airlink, they handle 66% of all flights arriving here: a total of 347 flights this month.

Below is an overview of the airlines that offer their services, ranked by popularity.

What is the best time to visit Namibia?

Namibia has destinations with multiple climate types which are hot mediterranean and desert destinations. This means that the best time to visit depends on the destination you choose. However, considering most destinations and their weather, the best time to explore Namibia as a whole is from March to November, from the beginning of fall to late spring. In the sections below, you can find the ideal visiting time for each specific destination. We've categorized them by climate type to help you plan your trip and to visit Namibia at the best time of the year!

☀️  Hot Mediterranean destinations

The Mediterranean regions of Namibia are cherished for their warm, dry summers, where temperatures often exceed 30°C (86°F). In some inland areas, temperatures can rise even higher, sometimes reaching 40°C (104°F) or more while their mild winters see a bit of rain. This delightful climate, combined with beautiful landscapes and sun-filled lifestyle attract visitors from around the globe.

Namibia has 2 Hot Mediterranean destinations that you can fly to. The destinations listed below are attractive to visit all year round, but they are best visited in spring (September-November) and fall (March-May) when temperatures are pleasantly warm, especially since summers can get very hot in these regions.

🏜️  Desert destinations

Typically, desert locations in Namibia experience hot days with temperatures often exceeding 40°C (104°F) and cooler nights. With minimal rainfall, these areas are known for their extreme weather, breathtaking views, and the cultural traditions of the people who live there. Even with the tough living conditions, they offer a remarkable combination of adventure, peace, and stunning beauty, making them fascinating spots to discover.

Namibia currently has one desert destination that can be reached by plane. This destination is attractive to visit all year round, but it is best to avoid the summer months as it can get extremely hot. That's why it is best to visit these destinations from March to November.

Countries with direct flights to Namibia

From which countries can you fly non-stop?

Below is a list of all 9 countries that have non-stop flights to Namibia, including the number of airports that offer those flights:

Airports with direct flights to Namibia

This section is ideal for finding the best airport to start your trip to Namibia. All airports with direct flights are listed below, ranked by popularity. Currently, 11 airports across 9 countries and 2 continents offer direct flights to 3 airports in Namibia.

Flying Business Class to Namibia

Where can you fly to in Business Class?

In total, there are 8 airports across 6 countries that provide business class flights to Namibia. As of today, you can arrive at 2 airports in Business Class. (Windhoek or Walvis Bay Airport).

Departure airports with Business Class flights

Business Class airports in Namibia

International flights from Africa to Namibia

There are 8 cities spread across 7 countries in Africa that offer international flights to Namibia. Those cities offer direct flights to one of 3 airports in the country. As of today the best direct connections out of Africa are from South Africa, Botswana and Ethiopia.

Windhoek is the most popular airport for international travelers from Africa with 369 flights in April, representing 77% of all flights arriving from Africa. The majority of those flights are operated by Airlink, which handles 72% of all international flights.

In the following sections we provide detailed information on the available routes from every country with non-stop flights and (if available) stopover flights:

Flights from South Africa to Namibia

From South Africa you can fly non-stop from 2 airports, and arrive at 2 different destinations in Namibia. In total there are 4 direct routes from South Africa, operated by 3 different airlines — none of which are low-cost airlines.

South Africa to Namibia with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 18 airports in South Africa offer flights to 2 destinations in Namibia with a single stop:

Flights from Botswana to Namibia

From Botswana you can fly non-stop from Maun Airport, and arrive at 2 different destinations in Namibia. In total there are 2 direct routes from Botswana, operated by Airlink.

Botswana to Namibia with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 2 airports in Botswana offer flights to 3 destinations in Namibia with a single stop:

Flights from Ethiopia to Namibia

From Ethiopia you can fly non-stop from Addis Ababa Airport, and arrive at the only destination in Namibia: Windhoek. This is the only non-stop flight route from Ethiopia to Namibia, operated by Ethiopian Airlines.

Ethiopia to Namibia with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 26 airports in Ethiopia offer flights to Windhoek Airport with a single stop:

Flights from Zimbabwe to Namibia

From Zimbabwe you can fly non-stop from Victoria Falls Airport, and arrive at the only destination in Namibia: Windhoek. This is the only non-stop flight route from Zimbabwe to Namibia, operated by Airlink.

Zimbabwe to Namibia with a stopover

If you consider a stopover, then there are more airports available: 3 airports in Zimbabwe offer flights to 2 destinations in Namibia that require just one stop:

Flights from Angola to Namibia

From Angola you can fly non-stop from Luanda Airport, and arrive at the only destination in Namibia: Windhoek. This is the only non-stop flight route from Angola to Namibia, operated by TAAG Angola.

Angola to Namibia with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 11 airports in Angola offer flights to Windhoek Airport with a single stop:

Flights from Zambia to Namibia

From Zambia you can fly non-stop from Livingstone Airport, and arrive at the only destination in Namibia: Windhoek. This is the only non-stop flight route from Zambia to Namibia, operated by Proflight Zambia.

Zambia to Namibia with a stopover

If you consider a stopover, then there are more airports available: 3 airports in Zambia offer flights to 3 destinations in Namibia that require just one stop:

Flights from St. Helena to Namibia

From St. Helena you can fly non-stop from Jamestown Airport, and arrive at the only destination in Namibia: Walvis Bay. This is the only non-stop flight route from St. Helena to Namibia, operated by Airlink.

Intercontinental flights to Namibia

Currently you can only fly to Namibia from countries located across Europe. 2 different airlines are operating these long-haul flights.

All intercontinental flights can be found below — arranged by continent, country and departure airport.

Non-stop flights from Europe to Namibia

From Europe, 2 countries have direct flights to Namibia. 3 non-stop routes are available, operated by 2 airlines — none of which are low-cost carriers.

Flights from Germany to Namibia

If you'd like to fly non-stop from Germany you can do so from 2 airports. You will arrive at Windhoek Airport, the only destination for direct flights out of Germany. Flights are operated by Discover Airlines.

Germany to Namibia with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 15 airports in Germany offer flights to Windhoek Airport with a single stop:

Flights from Switzerland to Namibia

Looking to fly directly from Switzerland? This is possible from Zürich only. You will arrive at Windhoek — currently the only direct route connecting Namibia and Switzerland. Flights are operated by Edelweiss Air.

Switzerland to Namibia with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 2 airports in Switzerland offer flights to Windhoek Airport with a single stop:

Most popular routes to Namibia

Whether you're looking to explore the scenic landscapes, charming towns and vibrant cities of Namibia, visit friends and family or simply need to attend a business meeting — we've got you covered. Check out the list below to find the most popular non-stop flights available for your journey.

Popular routes to Namibia with a stopover

If there is no airport near you offering direct flights to Namibia, don't worry — you can still reach the country with a brief stopover along the way.

Below is a list of the most popular routes that require a stopover.

To see all 1- or 2-stop flight options, simply use the "Show indirect destinations" button on the map, or use the search bar to select your departure airport and discover all available routes from there to Namibia!

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