Windhoek Hosea Kutako International Airport (IATA: WDH, ICAO: FYWH) is the main international airport serving the Namibian capital city of Windhoek. Located 45 km (28 mi) east of the city, it is Namibia's leading airport with international connections and handled 672,582 passengers in 2007. In 2009, the airport handled around 680,000 passengers, just over 4% down on the previous year when over 710,000 passengers were processed. [1]The airport is named after Herero leader Hosea Kutako.
You will find the airport is along the road from Windhoek to Gobabis (B6). This road is also called the Trans-Kalahariweg. You will find the exit to the airport is clearly indicated.
Shuttle buses leave the Departures Hall to the combined bus and taxi station on Windhoek's Independence Avenue. There is also a direct connection to the Eros Airport for domestic flights within Namibia.
Car rental - Windhoek International Airport
Car Rental Counters are located in the Arrivals Hall. All major car rental companies are represented at the airport: Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz and Imperial. It is adviseable to pre-book your Windhoek airport car hire. Contact us so that we can compare rates for you.
Taxis
You will find the Taxis standing outside of the arrivals Hall of Windhoek International Airport. The official taxis can be recognized by a black rectangle with a number, it is suggested that you use the official taxis.
Airport Parking
Airport Parking consists of three different parking areas: one area is for short-term, one area is for medium-term and the last one for long-term parking. The last mentioned has car park shades and a guard.
Hotels
Windhoek International Airport does not have any hotels at the airport. There is a restaurant seating 40 Guests.
Baggage
Baggage can not be stored at the airport. There is however a counter for lost luggage. Porters are available.
Information
In the Arrivals Hall there is both a general information counter as well as a window for tourist information.
Business
There are limited business facilities. In the Departures Hall, after Customs, there is a VIP lounge. Further information is available through the general telephone number.
Disabled facilities
The Windhoek Airport is accessible for the disabled. in 2001, the terminal was entirely renovated and wheelchair ramps and adapted rest rooms were installed. For assistance you can go to the service counter in the Central Hall.
Other services
There are ATM's and two money exchange offices in the Arrivals Hall.
Contact
Address
Hosea Kutako International Airport
PO Box 1
Windhoek
Namibia
CAR HIRE
Hosea Kutako International Airport Windhoek Namibia
Delivery / Collection: Yes
Open on Public Holidays: Yes
Operating Hours
Monday 06h00 - 21h00
Tuesday 06h00 - 21h00
Wednesday 06h00 - 21h00
Thursday 06h00 - 21h00
Friday 06h00 - 21h00
Saturday 05h00 - 19h00
Sunday 06h00 - 21h00
Public Holidays
01 January, 21 March, 01 May, 03 May, 25 May, 26 August, 10 December, 25 December, 26 December |
