Travelling from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Windhoek: what you need to know
Expect to be in the air for 2 hours 5 minutes. On average, that's the time it takes for a direct flight from Cape Town International Airport to Windhoek.
Windhoek's timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Cape Town (the location of Cape Town International Airport).
With 25 flights a week between the two airports, Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) is the busiest route. Airlink operates the earliest flight at 07:00. If you prefer to make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight from CPT to WDH is with Airlink at 18:15.
To ensure you catch your flight from CPT to Windhoek, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying over a peak time such as June? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
You can catch a direct flight from Cape Town International Airport to Windhoek that lands at Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH).
Airlink is a popular carrier that operates direct flights from Cape Town International Airport to Windhoek.
Finding a stopover on your flight from CPT to Windhoek is a breeze. Whether you're eager to potentially save money on your fare or break up your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' to check out your options. A popular stop is Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD).
You will need an embassy visa for Namibia if you hold a passport from South Africa and are visiting for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements can be subject to change. So before booking your cheap ticket from Cape Town International Airport to Windhoek, check with your airline as well as the destination country's local consulate or embassy for the most recent updates.
To get to CPT from central Cape Town, it takes around 21 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Want a handy hotel close to CPT? If you're boarding an early flight from Cape Town International Airport to Windhoek, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
How to find the cheapest flights from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Windhoek
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Cape Town International Airport to Windhoek is R 1,442. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 3,229. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To secure cheap tickets from CPT to Windhoek, book your journey 10 months before the departure date.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Cape Town International Airport to Windhoek. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
Set up a Price Alert for cheap tickets from CPT to Windhoek. There's no need to check every day to see if prices have dropped. We'll update you the moment there's a change in price.
Use the filters to tailor your flights from Cape Town International Airport to Windhoek. Enter your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.
Airports in Windhoek
Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH)
Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) to central Windhoek is about 40 minutes by car. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.
Hop off your flight from Cape Town International Airport to Windhoek and be snoozing in your hotel bed shortly after. If you want a convenient option that's not too far from WDH, check out BellaTiny, Tiny House & Gypsy Wagon.
Best time to go to Windhoek
July is the most popular month for flights from Cape Town International Airport to Windhoek. To skip the crowds, head for Windhoek in February when things are quieter.
Lock in your flight from Cape Town International Airport to Windhoek for November to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 14ºC to 32ºC.
July has average temperatures of between 3ºC and 22ºC. Look for cheap flights from CPT to Windhoek sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Windhoek
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Windhoek right here. Browse these options after locking in your flight from Cape Town International Airport to Windhoek:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Christuskirche, National Museum of Namibia and National Botanic Garden of Namibia are top sights which should be on any well-planned Windhoek itinerary.
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