Travelling from Cape Town Airport (CPT) to Walvis Bay Airport (WVB): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Cape Town Airport to Walvis Bay Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 15 minutes.
Cape Town and Walvis Bay are in the same timezone, UTC+2.
Flights from CPT to WVB start at 09:00 — the first with Airlink (South Africa). The last service of the day is at 14:00 with Airlink (South Africa). In total, you can take your pick of seven weekly Cape Town Airport to Walvis Bay Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport with enough time to board your CPT to WVB flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like November. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Airlink offers direct flights from Cape Town Airport to Walvis Bay Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Walvis Bay — and maybe even more of Namibia if time allows.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Airlink.
With a dependable 93.5% of services arriving on schedule, Airlink has the best on-time performance for CPT to WVB flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cape Town Airport (CPT) to Walvis Bay Airport (WVB)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Cape Town Airport to Walvis Bay Airport flight is RM731. A round-trip fare right now is RM1,385. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Get cheap tickets from CPT to WVB by booking at least seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
December is the cheapest month for flights from Cape Town Airport to Walvis Bay Airport. If you prefer to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from CPT to WVB.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Cape Town Airport to Walvis Bay Airport.
Handy information about Cape Town Airport (CPT)
Cape Town Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 81% of flights that take off from CPT arrive at their destination on time.
To reach Cape Town Airport from central Cape Town, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes on public transport.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near CPT. Whether you've booked an early flight from Cape Town Airport to Walvis Bay Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Walvis Bay Airport (WVB)
Consider booking a hotel close to WVB if you're catching a late Cape Town Airport to Walvis Bay Airport flight. Pick one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Walvis Bay Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Hertz, Budget or Avis and explore beyond Walvis Bay's main sights.
To secure the best deal, book your vehicle from Walvis Bay Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead. Prices usually increase as your departure date approaches.
Getting from Walvis Bay Airport (WVB) to central Walvis Bay
From Walvis Bay Airport, Walvis Bay is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 25 minutes.
When to fly to Walvis Bay Airport (WVB)
May is the most popular month for flights from Cape Town Airport to Walvis Bay Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Walvis Bay in March.
Before locking in your flight from Cape Town Airport to Walvis Bay Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. March is the warmest month in Walvis Bay, with the temperature ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 25ºC (77ºF).
August has average temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CPT to WVB around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Namibia
Windhoek is just one of the many cities in Namibia waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Walvis Bay. Around 274 kilometres away to the east, top sights here include Independence Museum, Gocheganas Nature Reserve and National Art Gallery of Namibia.
Swakopmund is another standout destination in Namibia and is around 32 kilometres north of Walvis Bay. No trip is complete without dropping by Sunset Viewpoint, Pebble Beach and Aussichtpunkt Swakopmund Meerblick.
