Cheap flights from London to Windhoek

October comes out cheapest in the fare calendar on this page, and it sits in a quieter stretch before the year-end rush. Fares tend to climb from November through the southern summer and stay high into the new year, then ease again as the European winter ends. Flying out midweek usually costs less than a weekend departure, and the widest choice of connections tends to sit on Tuesday and Wednesday flights. Book well ahead if you are travelling over Christmas, Easter or the European school holidays, when the connecting legs fill first.

Every London to Windhoek itinerary is a connection, because no airline flies the route non-stop. The carriers listed here are Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Uganda Airlines, Air Europa, Eurowings, Helvetic Airways and Portug. Each one routes you through its own hub, so the total journey time, the number of stops and the length of the layover vary a lot between them. The fare you see is rarely the whole story: baggage allowances, seat selection and whether a meal is included differ by carrier and by ticket type, so read the fare conditions before you choose.

Windhoek has one international gateway, Hosea Kutako International, and it sits well outside the city in open bushveld rather than at the edge of town. The drive in is a proper journey, not a quick hop, so plan for it at the end of a long flight. Shared shuttle services meet most arrivals, taxis are available but you should agree the fare before you get in, and rental cars can be collected at the airport if you mean to drive on. If you land late at night, arrange your transfer before you fly rather than sorting it out on arrival.

Currency

ZAR (R)

Power sockets

Type D, G · 220 V

Language

English

Emergency number

112, 10111

Calling code

+264

Internet domain

.na

Population of Windhoek

486 k (2023)

Altitude

1,650 m · high altitude — take the first day slowly

Time zone

UTC+02 (Africa/Windhoek)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check which London airport your fare leaves from, since the city has five and they are nowhere near each other.
• Confirm the baggage allowance on the connecting ticket, because a low fare often excludes a checked bag.
• Make sure both legs sit on one ticket, or leave a generous gap if you are booking separate connections.
• Check the entry rules, passport validity and visa position for Namibia before you pay.
• Look at the layover length as well as the fare, since a long wait can turn a cheap ticket into a tiring trip.
• Compare October with the months either side before you commit, as the price calendar moves.