Proflight Zambia on Tuesday launched a new scheduled service to Windhoek, strengthening air connectivity between Namibia and Zambia and creating new opportunities for trade and tourism.
The inaugural flight, operated by a 50-seat CRJ-200 aircraft piloted by Captain Josias Walubita, landed at Hosea Kutako International Airport at 12:00 local time. The arrival was marked with a traditional water salute and a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
The airline will operate the route three times a week on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays. Flights depart Lusaka at 08:30 and Livingstone at 09:55, arriving in Windhoek at 11:35. The return flight departs Windhoek at 12:20, arriving in Livingstone at 13:55 and Lusaka at 15:20.
Government says the new route is expected to support trade facilitation, business travel, tourism growth and cargo movement between the two countries.
Deputy Minister of International Relations and Trade Jenelly Matundu, speaking on behalf of Minister of Works and Transport Veikko Nekundi, said the route would strengthen Namibia’s tourism sector and support broader economic activity.
“Tourism remains one of Namibia’s economic cornerstones, contributing significantly to employment creation, SME development and foreign exchange earnings. This route will stimulate multinational tourism packages, encourage longer visitor stays and attract new market segments from Zambia and beyond,” she said.
She added that Proflight Zambia’s entry into the Namibian market reflects growing confidence in the country’s aviation infrastructure and highlights the importance of cross-border collaboration in strengthening regional connectivity.
Zambia’s Minister of Transport and Logistics Frank Tayali said the route would help improve business mobility and support intra-African trade.
“By linking Lusaka, Livingstone and Windhoek, we are creating a strategic corridor that will improve business mobility, reduce travel time and open new opportunities for our people,” Tayali said.
Namibia Airports Company chief executive officer Bisey /Uirab said the new service would enhance passenger traffic and cargo capacity while improving the utilisation of airport infrastructure.
“It enhances passenger throughput, expands cargo handling potential, improves connectivity for business and leisure travellers and strengthens the optimal utilisation of our airport infrastructure,” /Uirab said.
He added that the launch supports the objectives of the Air Connect Namibia initiative, a national collaboration aimed at restoring and expanding international air connectivity through partnerships between government, regulators, tourism bodies and the private sector.
