Air Connect Namibia welcomes the expansion of South African Airways' Johannesburg to Windhoek service.

South African Airways (SAA) will commence a third daily flight, connecting Johannesburg to Windhoek from 01 May 2025. Daily services will depart Johannesburg ORT (JNB) and Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) according to the followingschedule:&bull; Departure from Johannesburg ORT (JNB)&bull; Flight SA070 at 05:55&bull; Flight SA074 at 11:40&bull; Flight SA076 at 15:20&bull; Departure from Windhoek Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH)&bull; Flight SA071 at 08:40&bull; Flight SA075 at 14:30&bull; Flight SA077 at 18:05Air Connect Namibia welcomes the expansion of South AfricanAirways' Johannesburg to Windhoek service.The new flight reflects the growing demand for connectivity between Johannesburg and Windhoek, supporting tourism, business collaborations, and cultural exchange. With this increase in frequency, travellers will have enhanced flexibility in planning their journeys, making it easier to explore the natural beauty, rich heritage, and diverse offerings of both destinations and countries."The service is a positive step forward for Namibia, as we continue to pursue increased international connectivity and easy air access, fostering collaboration between our two cities and strengthens economic ties. With this new flight, we can expect to see an uptick in both inbound and outbound travel, which is essential for the development of our country’s aviation sector. With each new tourist adding N$4 200 to Namibia, we are really excited to witness strong growth in passenger numbers, which we believe will drive tourism’s contribution to the national economy, not only in monetary terms but in real tangible jobs, because tourism is everybody’s business. And we at the Namibia Airports Company are extremely privileged to be part of such positive change.” said Bisey /Uirab Air Connect Namibia Chairperson and CEO of the NAC.Johannesburg continues to be Windhoek’s largest source market, and the expanded schedule is expected to meet strong demand while unlocking further growth for botheconomies, particularly in key sectors such as aviation and tourism.

Air Connect Namibia welcomes the expansion of South African Airways' Johannesburg to Windhoek service.

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Namibian Sun 2026-02-20

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Air Connect Namibia welcomes the expansion of South African Airways' Johannesburg to Windhoek service.

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Namibian Sun 2026-02-20

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