Flying from Paris to Windhoek: what you need to know
Planning your flight from Paris to Windhoek begins with finding the best airport to start your journey. Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) and Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) are the main terminals in Paris.
Hop off the plane at Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH), the chief entry point to Windhoek.
Windhoek is one hour ahead of Paris and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to catch your Paris to Windhoek flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling over a peak time such as June? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Windhoek
To pick up cheap Paris to Windhoek flights, book as early as possible. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
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Flying from Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Whether you're eager to explore another city along the way or just have a break, we make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To check out your options taking off from Charles de Gaulle Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is a stop you can make on your Paris to Windhoek flight.
CDG is around 23 kilometres from central Paris. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Charles de Gaulle Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Paris to Windhoek, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Of all flights departing from Charles de Gaulle Airport, 61.46% touch down on time at their destination.
CDG's address is 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
You can get to ORY from central Paris in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride on public transport will take roughly 55 minutes to travel the 14 kilometres or so.
Get a head start on your holiday with an additional night away from home. Before your flight from Paris to Windhoek, stay in one of these hotels close to Paris Orly Airport:
76% of all departures from Paris Orly Airport arrive according to schedule.
You'll find ORY at 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
BVA is around 72 kilometres from central Paris. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 30 minutes. If you're considering public transport, expect a journey time of around 2 hours 20 minutes.
Rest a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your Paris to Windhoek flight with plenty of time to spare. These hotels near Beauvais-Tille Airport make departure day a breeze if you're flying out early:
Flights departing from BVA land at their destination within the scheduled time frame 66.39% of the time.
You'll find Beauvais-Tille Airport at Tille 60000, Beauvais.
Arriving in Windhoek
Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH)
Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) to central Windhoek takes about 40 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 40 kilometres away.
Consider staying at Etango Ranch Guest Farm after touching down from your flight from Paris to Windhoek. It's a quick drive from WDH and a great option if you're eager to relax as soon as possible.
Hit the road running by picking up a Hosea Kutako International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Hertz, Europcar or Budget and explore beyond Windhoek's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Hosea Kutako International Airport around one week in advance of your trip.
Best time to go to Windhoek
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Paris to Windhoek. July is the most popular month for a trip to Windhoek. If you want a quieter vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Windhoek is November, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your Paris to Windhoek ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Paris to Windhoek in July when temperatures average between 3ºC (37ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF).
More about Windhoek
Once you've booked your flight from Paris to Windhoek, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Windhoek:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Christuskirche, National Museum of Namibia and National Botanic Garden of Namibia are popular attractions which should feature on every Windhoek itinerary.
Explore more of Namibia
Windhoek has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Namibia you should also see. Around 274 kilometres west of Windhoek, a trip to Walvis Bay will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Walvis Bay Waterfront, PELICAN POINT and Walvis Bay Lagoon.
If there's time to check out another side of Namibia, consider Swakopmund, about 257 kilometres west of Windhoek. National Marine Aquarium, Swakopmund Museum and Hohenzollernhaus are among the biggest draws.