By Air
The main international gateway is Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH), 45km east of Windhoek. Most international visitors fly in via Johannesburg or Cape Town, which have frequent connections to Europe, North America, and Asia. Ethiopian Airlines flies direct from Addis Ababa, providing a useful connection from East Africa and beyond. European charter and scheduled services land directly in Windhoek during peak season — Edelweiss Air (from Zurich) and Condor (from Frankfurt) among them.
Airlink is the dominant regional carrier, with multiple daily flights between Windhoek and South African cities. SAA, FlyNamibia, and Proflight Zambia also serve the region.
A second airport, Eros Airport, handles domestic and short-haul regional flights and is closer to the city center.
Visa Requirements
From April 2025, citizens of many countries — including the USA, UK, Canada, Australia, Germany, and France — require a visa to enter Namibia. A visa on arrival is available at Hosea Kutako Airport and major border crossings, costing around N$1,600 per adult. You can also apply for an e-visa before you travel. Citizens of South Africa, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Botswana, and most SADC countries remain visa-exempt. Check current requirements at the official Namibia e-visa portal before travelling.
Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your arrival date and have at least three blank pages.
Overland
The main land borders are with South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Angola. The Noordoewer/Vioolsdrift border with South Africa on the N7 is the main southern entry point for self-drivers coming from Cape Town. The Trans-Kalahari Highway links Namibia to Botswana and onward to South Africa's Gauteng province — a popular route for overlanders.
Intercape runs scheduled coach services between Windhoek and Cape Town (around 18 hours) and between Windhoek and Johannesburg. Book well in advance during school holidays.
By Sea
Walvis Bay has a functioning deep-water port that occasionally receives cruise ships. Lüderitz has a small harbour used mainly for fishing and oyster boats. Neither offers regular passenger ferry services.