AIR CONNECT UPDATE ON ROUTES INTO NAMIBIA

13 Oct 2024

Air Connect Namibia hereby provides an update on the imminent routes into Windhoek's Hosea Kutako International Airport that have seen a delay in Air Botswana’s connection between Gaborone and Windhoek. FlySafair and South African Airways (SAA) are on course to offer more connections on 22 and 27 October, respectively.

In September 2024, Air Connect Namibia and Air Botswana announced that the latter would connect Gaborone to Windhoek and continue to Durban’s King Shaka International Airport (DUR) in South Africa as of 1 October 2024.  Due to unforeseen circumstances, the route launch has been delayed, with a new suitable date to be communicated.

Air Connect Namibia Chairperson Bisey /Uirab apologizes for the delay:  “ We offer our unreserved apologies to the public for the delay in the route launch between Gaborone and Windhoek. Matters beyond our control necessitated its delay and we will be updating the general public when we get more details on this event's launch,” says Bisey /Uirab Air Connect Namibia Chairperson and CEO of the Namibia Airports Company (NAC).

Furthermore, Air Connect Namibia confirms that commencing on 22 October 2024, FlySafair will operate a twice-weekly service connecting Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town to Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) in Windhoek. The route will not only enhance access between the Namibian capital and South Africa’s “Mother City” but also provide consumers with increased choice when flying. The new route will operate on Tuesday and Saturday.

SAA is on course to add a third daily frequency between Johannesburg and Windhoek, on 27 October 2024. The new frequency, serviced by SAA’s modern A320 fleet, will begin on October 27, 2024, offering more flexibility and convenience for business and leisure travelers.