Windhoek Transportation

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Windhoek’s International Airport lies about 45 kilometres from the city. It has the flowing Airlines and destinations
Air Namibia (Cape Town, Frankfurt, Johannesburg, London-Gatwick, Luanda, Maun, Victoria Falls)
Air Botswana (Gaborone)
British Airways
British Airways operated by Comair (Johannesburg)
Kulula.com (Johannesburg)
LTU International (Düsseldorf, Munich)
South African Airways (Johannesburg)
South African Airways operated by South African Express (Cape Town)
TAAG Angola Airlines (Luanda, Lubango)

The terminal has a few shops, 1 restaurant, tourist information and ATM’s that dispense Namibian Dollars.

Airside is a VIP and a Business Lounge, Duty Free shop, gift shop, jewellery shop, a cafe and VAT refund.

The following car rental companies can be found when you arrive:

Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz and Imperial

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It is against the law in Namibia to drive while holding a telephone. It is also mandatory that all passengers wear belts and children be in appropriate seats. This is not just the law, it’s smart. In Windhoek and Swakopmund you risk a fine from the Police and it’s very easy to detect when your are violating either of these laws. Across the rest of Namibia violating either of these laws could easily get everyone seriously injured or dead. Wild animals love to run out in front of cars, especially at night. These are the big ones that can destroy cars and you. Don’t do it. Drive safe and smart and stay alive.

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Getting there

Most visitors passing through Windhoek are either driving themselves around or are members of a group trip. Relatively few will need to rely on the local bus, coach or train services detailed here, despite their efficiency.
By air

Windhoek has excellent international air links with the UK, Germany, South Africa, Zimbabwe and Zambia.

From Windhoek there are regular flights to:
Katima Mulilo N$1,249
Lüderitz N$1,059
Mokuti Lodge N$830
Ondangwa N$819
Oranjemund N$1,179
Rosh Pinah N$1,129
Swakopmund N$489
Walvis Bay N$489
Travellers should note that Windhoek has two airports, and check which one is used for each of their flights. Hosea Kutako International Airport tends to be for larger aircraft and most international flights, while Eros, near the Safari Hotel, caters mostly for internal flights and light aircraft, and just a few international flights. Both are small by international standards and are modern and pleasant – at least as airports go.

Windhoek Hosea Kutako International Airport is the gateway to the country. It is located about half an hour drive from Windhoek. Nice small airport, no need to queue, no hassle and even nice duty free store to spend your last local currency.

The cheapest and easiest mode of transportation in Windhoek is a taxi. At the date of this tip the fee is N$6.50 (might go up soon due to fuel hike). Taxis are everywhere and you recognise them by the yellow taxi sign on or in the taxi. They also MUST have address details printed on the side of the car. When you get off at a point that's not a taxi rank, the charge is double.
Also, taxi use is not exclusive, so the taxi driver wll pick up other passengers along the way who are travelling in the same direction as you. So, your ride might not be straightforward. You need to keep that in mind when you are going to important appointments.

Unfortunately we do not have week passes etc. It's just a pay as you go thing.

See my tourist trap tp on possible "issues" with taxis.

Generally speaking, it is safe to take a cab in the city. It may cost you R5.5 per time from outside of town to downtown and cost you R10 to get off the town.
One strange thing is that you have to share a cab with other people that you do not know. It may be a little unease for foreingers perhaps.

This is the bus and the best way to enter Namibia from South Africa. It leaves Capetown (US$73) at 13:00 and arrives in Windhoek next day at 6 in the morning. It's a double decker bus, very comfortable with nice stewardesses that offer you tea or coffee, several stops, A/C, blankets for the night....

Namibia is a popular destination due to its nature, safari and many sights. Overland trucks with tourists have Windhoek as a main stop when traveling through the country.