The Namibia Airports Company (NAC), through Air Connect Namibia, proudly welcomes the inaugural Edelweiss flight from Zurich to Windhoek Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH), arriving on Monday evening, 1 June 2026.

The launch marks a historic milestone in Namibia’s aviation and tourism sectors, introducing a direct non-stop connection between Switzerland and Namibia. The new service will initially operate twice weekly, with plans to increase to three weekly flights from mid-July 2026.

Operated by Switzerland’s leading leisure airline, the Edelweiss Airbus A350 arrived with 285 passengers and departed with 261 passengers on the first-ever direct commercial connection between the two destinations, Zurich and Windhoek.

Speaking on the milestone, NAC CEO and Air Connect Namibia spokesperson Bisey /Uirab says: “This new route is more than a flight; it is a bridge between Europe and Namibia. We are thrilled to welcome Edelweiss and to strengthen further Namibia’s position as a globally connected tourism and investment destination.”

/Uirab also revealed that NAC is in discussions with relevant stakeholders to explore cargo-handling developments at Namibian airports, in line with the company’s strategic objective to diversify revenue beyond passengers.

Switzerland is already a significant source market, with approximately 22,000 two-way passengers recorded in 2024, reflecting strong and growing demand.

The inaugural arrival is not only a celebration of aviation progress but also a symbol of strengthened ties between Namibia and Europe.