Flying from Windhoek to Cape Town International Airport (CPT): What you need to know
Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) is Windhoek's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from Windhoek to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) taking off from here.
2 hours 5 minutes is the average travel time for a direct Windhoek to Cape Town International Airport flight.
Cape Town's timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Windhoek. Cape Town International Airport is located in Cape Town.
With 21 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) is the busiest route. Airlink (South Africa) operates the earliest flight at 7:05am. If you'd like to get more out of your day before flying, the latest flight from WDH to CPT is with Safair at 3:55pm.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Windhoek to CPT. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
Planning to travel during a peak time like a bank holiday? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Windhoek
Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH)
Get to your destination in one go from Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH). Direct flights from Windhoek to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) operate from here.
Airlink (South Africa) is a popular carrier that operates direct flights from Windhoek to Cape Town International Airport departing from WDH.
The preferred airline for passengers flying between WDH and CPT is Airlink (South Africa).
Airlink (South Africa) is the most punctual carrier. A dependable 92.67% of its services on this route arrive as planned.
To reach WDH from central Windhoek, it takes about 40 minutes to drive the 48 kilometres or so.
Looking for a convenient place to stay before your flight from Windhoek to Cape Town International Airport? Consider Etango Ranch Guest Farm. Enjoy a good night's rest here before making your way to Hosea Kutako International Airport.
Hosea Kutako International Airport scores top marks for its on-time performance. 88.3% of flights that take off from WDH land on time.
About Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
If you have a late flight from Windhoek to Cape Town International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near CPT:
Pick up a Cape Town International Airport rental car and explore Cape Town and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Carwiz and First - Car Hire are top providers to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride around one week ahead of your Windhoek to Cape Town International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Windhoek to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Windhoek to Cape Town International Airport is Rs31,012. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs61,213. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Lock in cheap flights from Windhoek to CPT by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
November is when you're most likely to find a bargain on a Windhoek to Cape Town International Airport ticket. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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Save on your flight from Windhoek to Cape Town International Airport by using the search filters. Choose your preferred departure time, duration and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Windhoek to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Picture the kind of break you want when deciding when to fly. April is the quietest month to go to Cape Town. June is when most people book flights from Windhoek to Cape Town International Airport (CPT), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.
When booking your Windhoek to CPT flight ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. February is the warmest month in Cape Town, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC to 27ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Windhoek to Cape Town International Airport in July when temperatures are between 9ºC and 19ºC.
More about Cape Town
Once you've booked your flight from Windhoek to Cape Town International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Cape Town:
There are plenty of exciting things to do in Cape Town when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Kick things off at Table Mountain followed by Cecilia, Table Mountain and The Rock.
Explore more of South Africa
Saldanha is just one of the many cities in South Africa waiting to be explored after you've seen Cape Town. Around 121 kilometres away to the north-west, popular attractions include North Head Lighthouse, Saldanha Bay Harbour and NG Kerk Saldanha.
Ceres is another favourite destination in South Africa and is around 97 kilometres north-east of Cape Town. No journey is complete without seeing Ceres Mountain Fynbos Nature Reserve, Ceres Mosque and Ceres Sportgronde.
