Travelling from Johannesburg to Windhoek: what you need to know
Planning your holiday starts with working out where you'll fly out of in Johannesburg. O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Johannesburg to Windhoek jetting off from here.
Disembark at Windhoek's primary gateway, Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH).
Expect to be travelling for 2 hours 2 minutes. That's the average time for a direct flight from Johannesburg to Windhoek. These two cities have the same timezone (UTC+2).
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) is the most popular route between these two cities. There are 107 departures a week to pick from. If you prefer starting your day later, the last flight from Johannesburg to Windhoek is with Airlink (South Africa) at 17:35. Choose the first JNB to WDH departure operated by Airlink (South Africa) at 06:30 if you're more of an early bird.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your flight from Johannesburg to Windhoek.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during high season in general.
To visit Namibia for tourism purposes, you will need an embassy visa if you hold a passport from South Africa. However, visa rules are subject to change and you may need other documents depending on the purpose and length of your stay. Always check the most up-to-date guidelines before you book your cheap flight from Johannesburg to Windhoek.
Flying from Johannesburg
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
If you're looking for a direct flight from Johannesburg to Windhoek, you can depart from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB). Get from JNB to Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) in one seamless trip.
Book your direct flight from Johannesburg to Windhoek with Airlink (South Africa). This popular airline operates services from JNB.
Whether you'd prefer to explore a new city along the way or just have a break, we make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options leaving from O.R. Tambo International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) is a stop you can make during your flight from Johannesburg to Windhoek.
JNB is around 29 kilometres from central Johannesburg. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 29 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour and 12 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your trip? Stay near O.R. Tambo International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Johannesburg to Windhoek or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving in Windhoek
Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH)
Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) to central Windhoek is roughly 48 kilometres. It takes around 40 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Consider checking in to BellaTiny, Tiny House & Gypsy Wagon after touching down from your flight from Johannesburg to Windhoek. It's a quick drive from WDH and a great option if you're eager to rest right after your journey.
How to find the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Windhoek
Currently, ₹ 9,868 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Johannesburg to Windhoek. The cheapest price for a return flight is ₹ 18,459. Bear in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from Johannesburg to Windhoek by booking at least 3 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
November is the cheapest month for flight tickets from Johannesburg to Windhoek. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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Best time to go to Windhoek
July is the most popular month for flights from Johannesburg to Windhoek. To escape the crowds, visit Windhoek in February.
Lock in your flight from Johannesburg to Windhoek for November if you want to head to the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Windhoek to range from 14ºC to 32ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Johannesburg to Windhoek in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 3ºC and 22ºC on average.
More about Windhoek
Once you've booked your flight from Johannesburg to Windhoek, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Windhoek:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Christuskirche, National Museum of Namibia and National Botanic Garden of Namibia are major attractions which should be on any well-planned Windhoek itinerary.
Complete your Windhoek trip with a car rental
Discover our lineup of car rentals once you've booked your hotel and cheap flight from Johannesburg to Windhoek. Whether you're searching for an economy ride, a standard vehicle or something in between, you can compare companies in one go to find the best deal.
