Traveling from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Windhoek: what you need to know
Windhoek is two hours ahead of Edinburgh, where Edinburgh Airport is located. Windhoek runs on the UTC+2 timezone.
Allow plenty of time to make your EDI to Windhoek flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Longer lines at security and check-in are likely if you're traveling during high season, so allow some extra breathing room. A good general rule for peak times? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Located around 11 kilometers from central Edinburgh, EDI can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). Traveling on public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Windhoek? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near EDI:
When it comes to Edinburgh Airport's on-time performance, 67.94% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Windhoek
$501 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Windhoek flight. A return flight ticket right now is $964. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap flights from EDI to Windhoek, book ahead. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
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Airports in Windhoek
Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH)
Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) to the center of Windhoek takes around 40 minutes to reach by car. The center is roughly 48 kilometers away.
Hop off your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Windhoek and be napping in your hotel bed soon after. If you're looking for a convenient option that's not too far from WDH, stay at Etango Ranch Guest Farm.
Grab a Hosea Kutako International Airport rental car and explore Windhoek and beyond with your own wheels. Hertz, Europcar and Budget are top outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Hosea Kutako International Airport around one week before your flight from EDI to Windhoek.
Best time to go to Windhoek
Plan your trip to Windhoek in high season if you want a lively atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices are generally higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Edinburgh Airport to Windhoek in the low season when prices are cheaper and it's quieter.
The warmest month in Windhoek is November, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your Edinburgh Airport to Windhoek flight ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from EDI to Windhoek in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 3ºC (37ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) on average.
More about Windhoek
After booking your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Windhoek, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Windhoek:
National Museum of Namibia and Christuskirche are just the start of the leading attractions to add to your Windhoek to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out National Botanic Garden of Namibia.
Explore more of Namibia
Windhoek will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of Namibia just waiting to be discovered. About 274 kilometers west of Windhoek, a visit to Walvis Bay will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Walvis Bay Waterfront, PELICAN POINT and Walvis Bay Lagoon.
Swakopmund is another sought-after destination in Namibia and is around 257 kilometers west of Windhoek. No journey is complete without a visit to National Marine Aquarium, Swakopmund Museum and Hohenzollernhaus.