Travelling from Windhoek to Victoria Falls Airport (VFA): what you need to know
Planning your holiday starts with working out where you'll fly out of in Windhoek. Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) is the city's main base, so explore your options for booking a flight from Windhoek to Victoria Falls Airport (VFA) jetting off from here.
Expect to be travelling for 1 hour 36 minutes. On average, that's the time it takes for a direct flight from Windhoek to Victoria Falls Airport.
Windhoek and Victoria Falls (where Victoria Falls Airport is located) share the UTC+2 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch once you arrive.
With 7 direct flights a week between the two airports, Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) to Victoria Falls Airport (VFA) is the busiest route. Airlink operates the earliest flight at 10:15. If you prefer to get more out of your day before flying, the latest flight from WDH to VFA is with Discover Airlines at 10:30.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your flight from Windhoek to VFA.
Flying during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Windhoek
Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH)
Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Windhoek to Victoria Falls Airport (VFA) operate out of this terminal.
When leaving from WDH, you can catch a direct flight from Windhoek to Victoria Falls Airport with Discover Airlines.
WDH is approximately 48 kilometres from central Windhoek. To help work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This handy travel app will show you the best route and available public transport options.
Get your flight from Windhoek to Victoria Falls Airport off to a relaxed start. Only a short drive from Hosea Kutako International Airport, spend the night at BellaTiny, Tiny House & Gypsy Wagon and you'll be well-rested for the trip ahead.
About Victoria Falls Airport (VFA)
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Getting from Victoria Falls Airport (VFA) to central Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from central Victoria Falls. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is about 17 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Windhoek to Victoria Falls Airport (VFA)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Windhoek to Victoria Falls Airport is 199 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 435 €. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book 6 months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from Windhoek to VFA.
March is the cheapest month for tickets from Windhoek to Victoria Falls Airport. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, use the 'Whole month' search feature to see the lowest prices for each month.
Create a Price Alert and keep an eye on changes on this route through push notifications or email. We'll let you know when the fares drop. It's all about timing when scoring cheap tickets from Windhoek to VFA.
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The best time to fly from Windhoek to Victoria Falls Airport (VFA)
July is the busiest month to hop on a flight from Windhoek to Victoria Falls Airport while February is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Victoria Falls, consider the pace you like to travel at.
Think about the kind of weather that'll suit your plans for Victoria Falls. October is known as the warmest month. Lock in your flights from Windhoek to VFA sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 38ºC.
Visit in July if you want to explore when it's cooler. Average temperatures range between 9ºC and 27ºC. However, this city delivers on a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Windhoek to Victoria Falls Airport.
More about Victoria Falls
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The Big Tree and Safari Victoria Falls are a couple of major attractions to add to your Victoria Falls must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Mpata Gorge.
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