Travelling from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Windhoek: what you need to know
The timezone in Windhoek is UTC+2. The city is 2 hours ahead of Edinburgh, where Edinburgh Airport is located.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your flight from EDI to Windhoek.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like June and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
If you have a passport from United Kingdom, you'll need an embassy visa to visit Namibia. This applies when booking a cheap ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Windhoek for tourism purposes. The rules may differ if you're travelling for business or other reasons. Always check official visa guidelines before you book and definitely before you fly.
Travelling from central Edinburgh to EDI takes around 40 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 31 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
After a leisurely start to your journey? Stay near EDI. Whether you're taking an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Windhoek or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Windhoek
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Windhoek is P53,619. The cheapest price for a return flight is P51,498. Bear in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from EDI to Windhoek, book as early as possible. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first released.
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Airports in Windhoek
Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH)
Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) is around 48 kilometres from central Windhoek. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 40 minutes.
Consider staying at BellaTiny, Tiny House & Gypsy Wagon after your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Windhoek. It's a quick drive from WDH and a comfortable option if you want to get some rest right away.
Best time to go to Windhoek
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Windhoek. July is the most popular month to visit Windhoek. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Windhoek is November, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your flights from Edinburgh Airport to Windhoek in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
For cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from EDI to Windhoek in July when temperatures average between 3ºC and 22ºC.
More about Windhoek
After locking in your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Windhoek, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Windhoek:
Christuskirche and National Museum of Namibia are just a couple of the big attractions to put on your Windhoek travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at National Botanic Garden of Namibia.
Complete your Windhoek trip with a car rental
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