German leisure airline Condor will resume direct flights between Frankfurt and Windhoek from June 2027, becoming the latest European carrier to expand services to Namibia.
The airline announced that it will operate the Frankfurt-Windhoek route three times a week, with flights departing Frankfurt on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays and returning from Windhoek on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays.
The move marks Condor’s return to Namibia after an absence of several years.
The airline previously operated the route for about seven years from November 2014.
Condor Chief Executive Officer Peter Gerber said Namibia remains one of the most sought-after long-haul destinations for German travellers.
“Windhoek is returning to our long-haul portfolio after having been part of our route network for many years. Namibia has long been one of the most sought-after long-haul destinations for German holidaymakers. With this direct connection and our modern Airbus A330neo fleet, we are creating an attractive offering for both leisure travellers and tour operators that meets the strong demand for travel to Southern Africa,” Gerber said.
The announcement further strengthens Namibia’s growing air connectivity with Europe, which has expanded significantly as airlines respond to rising tourism demand and increased business travel linked to sectors such as oil and gas.
The Namibia Airports Company (NAC) welcomed the decision, describing it as a strong vote of confidence in Namibia as both a tourism and business destination.
According to NAC, the return of Condor is expected to increase passenger traffic through Hosea Kutako International Airport while boosting revenue from airport operations, retail services, hospitality businesses and vehicle rental operators.
The additional capacity is also expected to create opportunities for increased cargo traffic between Namibia and Europe.
The announcement comes as Discover Airlines prepares to expand its Munich-Windhoek service from three to five weekly flights from April 2027.
Discover Airlines already operates daily flights between Frankfurt and Windhoek, while its Munich service has been operating since 2025.
Swiss leisure carrier Edelweiss has also strengthened its Namibia offering through seasonal direct flights between Zurich and Windhoek during the northern hemisphere summer.
The latest additions will significantly increase European seat capacity into Namibia, reinforcing the country’s position as one of Southern Africa’s fastest-growing tourism destinations and improving access for both leisure and business travellers.
