Getting to Namibia Flying into Hosea Kutako (WDH), coastal arrivals, and main land borders. Pair with visa/customs checks on official MHAISS and NamRA sites. Last checked: 2026-10-14 By air — Windhoek Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) is the main long-haul gateway east of Windhoek. Eros (ERS) handles many light-aircraft and domestic movements. Check current airline schedules with carriers; namibia.na does not publish live flight tables. - Pre-print e-visa/approval if you used MHAISS online services - ATMs, SIM desks, and car hire desks are typically in arrivals—confirm hours with NAC / operators - Transfer into Windhoek is roughly 40–50 km; agree fares or pre-book shuttles—check with your hotel Coastal & regional air Walvis Bay (WVB) serves the coast. Charter and scheduled light aircraft link lodges—check with operators for luggage limits and weather holds (coastal fog). Overland borders Common self-drive entries include Noordoewer/Vioolsdrif and Ariamsvlei (South Africa), Buitepos/Trans-Kalahari (Botswana), and northern posts such as Oshikango (Angola). Hours and visa handling differ by post—check with MHAISS and the neighbouring country’s authorities before you queue. For temporary vehicle import paperwork (e.g. CPD/carnet concepts), check with NamRA. After landing Clear immigration, collect bags, then NamRA customs channels. Only use official transport options. Start your trip plan on the namibia.na map once you know your first overnight. Q: How far is WDH from Windhoek? A: On the order of 40–50 km east of the city. Confirm transfer time with your driver—traffic and stops vary. Q: Can I pick up a rental at the airport? A: Major companies operate at WDH. Check with the rental company for after-hours, one-way, and cross-border rules.
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