Flying from Toronto to Windhoek: what you need to know
When searching for a flight from Toronto to Windhoek, there's a nice range of airports you can take off from. Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) are some of Toronto's main terminals.
Come in for landing at Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH), the major arrival point in Windhoek.
Windhoek is six hours ahead of Toronto and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your Toronto to Windhoek flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Windhoek
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap Toronto to Windhoek flight. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the nearer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
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Flying from Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Located around 19 kilometres from the centre of Toronto, YYZ can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 50 minutes.
Want an easy start to your holiday? Stay near Pearson International Airport. Whether you're taking an early flight from Toronto to Windhoek or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
63.97% of flights departing from Pearson International Airport reach their destination on time.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
YTZ is around 3 kilometres from central Toronto. It'll take 35 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your flight from Toronto to Windhoek? Relax in a hotel near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport before your trip officially begins. Consider one of these stays:
62% of flights taking off from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
The trip to YKF from the centre of Toronto is around 4 hours 5 minutes on public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you about 1 hour 15 minutes to cover the 80 kilometres or so.
Make taking an early Toronto to Windhoek flight the easiest part of your journey. Stay at one of these hotels near Region of Waterloo International Airport and get to your check-in counter feeling relaxed and unhurried:
The on-time performance rating of YKF is 63.64%. In simpler terms, that's how frequently flights that depart this airport arrive at their destination as planned.
Arriving in Windhoek
Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH)
The distance from Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) to central Windhoek is approximately 40 kilometres. It takes about 40 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Once your flight from Toronto to Windhoek has touched down, relax at a hotel close by. Etango Ranch Guest Farm is a convenient option that's an easy drive from WDH.
Grab a Hosea Kutako International Airport rental car and explore Windhoek and beyond with your own set of wheels. Hertz, Europcar and Budget are popular providers you can book with here.
Booking your ride from Hosea Kutako International Airport about one week ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Best time to go to Windhoek
July is the most popular month for flights from Toronto to Windhoek. To skip the crowds, visit Windhoek in February.
Before locking in your Toronto to Windhoek tickets, think about the weather you're most comfortable in. November is the warmest month in Windhoek, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Look for cheap flights from Toronto to Windhoek around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Windhoek
Once you've booked your flight from Toronto to Windhoek, decide where you'll be dropping your bags. Make one of these options your base for exploring Windhoek:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Christuskirche, National Museum of Namibia and National Botanic Garden of Namibia are top sights which should be on any good Windhoek itinerary.
Explore more of Namibia
Windhoek is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Namibia you'll want to see. About 274 kilometres west of Windhoek, a visit to Walvis Bay will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Walvis Bay Waterfront, PELICAN POINT and Walvis Bay Lagoon.
Around 257 kilometres west of Windhoek, Swakopmund is another essential stop in Namibia. No visit is complete without checking out National Marine Aquarium, Swakopmund Museum and Hohenzollernhaus.