South African Airways (SAA) will introduce a third daily flight between Johannesburg and Windhoek from 1 May 2025, in response to growing demand for air connectivity between the two cities.
The airline announced that the new service, Flight SA076, will depart Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) at 15:20, complementing the existing SA070 at 05:55 and SA074 at 11:40.
From Windhoek’s Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH), the new return flight, SA077, will depart at 18:05, adding to the current schedule of SA071 at 08:40 and SA075 at 14:30.
The additional frequency has been welcomed by Air Connect Namibia, which described the move as a boost for tourism, business travel, and regional collaboration.
“This is a positive step forward for Namibia, as we continue to pursue increased international connectivity and easy air access,” said Bisey /Uirab, Chairperson of Air Connect Namibia and CEO of the Namibia Airports Company (NAC).
“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.”
/Uirab added that each new tourist adds approximately N$4,200 to the Namibian economy, emphasising that the increase in flights could lead to tangible benefits for the country.
“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,” he said.
“We at the Namibia Airports Company are extremely privileged to be part of such positive change.”
According to Air Connect Namibia, Johannesburg remains Windhoek’s largest source market for travellers and the expanded schedule is expected to support high demand while unlocking further growth in key sectors such as tourism and aviation.
Air Connect Namibia, which was established in 2024, is a joint initiative led by the Namibia Airports Company in partnership with entities such as Gondwana Collection, the Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI), Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB), Walvis Bay Corridor Group, Namibia Tourism Board (NTB), and the City of Windhoek.
The initiative is focused on improving air access to Namibia and supporting international carriers operating within the country.
