Overview
Namibia is one of Africa's most spellbinding self-drive destinations — vast, sparsely populated, and reassuringly straightforward to travel. There are no direct flights from the UK, but well-timed connections through Europe or Southern Africa make it very reachable. If you are searching for cheap flights to Namibia or flights from London to Namibia, the live fare data and price charts on this page show you exactly how prices move through the year.
Best time to fly to Namibia
The dry season, roughly May to October, brings cool nights, thin vegetation and superb game viewing as animals gather at Etosha's waterholes; July to October is the busiest and priciest stretch. The green season, November to April, is hotter with dramatic skies, newborn wildlife and migrant birds, fewer visitors and generally softer fares. Check the When to book chart above before you commit to dates.
Main gateway cities & airports
Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH), about 45km east of Windhoek, is the principal arrival point for UK travellers. Walvis Bay Airport (WVB) serves the coast and Swakopmund, while Eros Airport (ERS) in Windhoek handles light-aircraft and fly-in safari transfers.
Airlines and routes
No airline flies non-stop between the UK and Namibia. The quickest option is usually a single stop in Frankfurt with Lufthansa or Eurowings Discover straight through to Windhoek. Alternatively, fly British Airways or Virgin Atlantic to Johannesburg and connect to Windhoek on Airlink or South African Airways. Qatar Airways (via Doha) and Ethiopian Airlines (via Addis Ababa) also link Windhoek with UK airports. From London, allow roughly 14 to 17 hours door to door including the connection; from Manchester you will typically route via Frankfurt, Heathrow or Amsterdam, adding a little time.
Popular places to visit in Namibia
- Sossusvlei & Deadvlei: towering rust-red dunes and a white clay pan studded with skeletal camel-thorn trees.
- Etosha National Park: waterhole game viewing for elephant, lion, giraffe and endangered black rhino.
- Swakopmund: a quirky German-colonial seaside town and base for desert and adventure activities.
- Fish River Canyon: one of the largest canyons on earth, carving through the arid south.
- Skeleton Coast & Cape Cross: shipwrecks, fog-bound beaches and a vast Cape fur seal colony.
Top tips for finding cheap flights to Namibia
- Compare hubs — Frankfurt, Johannesburg, Doha and Addis Ababa often differ noticeably in price for the same travel dates.
- Favour shoulder months such as April, May and November, and fly midweek where you can.
- Book three to six months ahead for dry-season travel, when demand for the Windhoek connection is highest.
- Consider an open-jaw itinerary — into Windhoek and out of Cape Town or Victoria Falls — if you are touring the wider region.
Travel essentials
Since April 2025, UK passport holders need a visa for Namibia; this can be obtained on arrival at the airport or applied for online in advance, and covers stays of up to 90 days. Carry a passport valid for at least six months with blank pages. The currency is the Namibian Dollar (N$), pegged to and interchangeable with the South African Rand; cards are widely accepted in towns, but carry cash for rural areas and fuel stops. For when to book, use the price charts on this page and aim three to six months ahead for peak dry-season dates.
