Flying from Johannesburg to Walvis Bay Airport (WVB): What you need to know
Johannesburg's main base, Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), is where plenty of awesome adventures begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Johannesburg to Walvis Bay Airport (WVB).
2 hours 35 minutes is the average travel time for a direct Johannesburg to Walvis Bay Airport flight.
Walvis Bay (where Walvis Bay Airport is located) and Johannesburg share the UTC+2 timezone. You can fly without needing to calculate any time difference.
Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Walvis Bay Airport (WVB) is the most popular route. There are 15 direct weekly flights to pick from. If you have things to do before heading off, take the last flight with Airlink (South Africa) at 10:20am. Choose the first JNB to WVB departure operated by Airlink (South Africa) at 9am if getting there sooner works for you.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Johannesburg to WVB. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Flying during a peak time like April? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Johannesburg
Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Johannesburg to Walvis Bay Airport (WVB) can be booked from this terminal.
Book your direct flight from Johannesburg to Walvis Bay Airport with Airlink (South Africa). This popular airline offers services from JNB.
The majority of passengers prefer to fly with Airlink from JNB to WVB.
With a dependable 89.31% of services arriving as planned, Airlink is the best-performing carrier for punctuality on this route.
Located around 26 kilometres from the centre of Johannesburg, JNB can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Johannesburg to Walvis Bay Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport:
Of all flights leaving Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport, 75% land on schedule at their destination.
Lanseria International Airport (HLA)
HLA is around 40 kilometres from central Johannesburg. It'll take 45 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Johannesburg to WVB flight? Check in to a hotel near Lanseria International Airport before your holiday officially starts. These stays have your key waiting:
Getting from Walvis Bay Airport (WVB) to central Walvis Bay
Central Walvis Bay is around 11 kilometres from Walvis Bay Airport and takes about 15 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
It typically takes 25 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Walvis Bay Airport (WVB)
Currently, $434 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Johannesburg to Walvis Bay Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $833. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Johannesburg to WVB if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
Cheap Johannesburg to Walvis Bay Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across every month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Johannesburg to Walvis Bay Airport (WVB)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Johannesburg to Walvis Bay Airport (WVB). January is the busiest month to travel to Walvis Bay. If you like your getaways a little more chill, go in March.
The warmest month in Walvis Bay is March, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC and 25ºC. Lock in your Johannesburg to WVB plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
Look for cheap tickets from Johannesburg to Walvis Bay Airport in August if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 11ºC and 22ºC.
More about Walvis Bay
After booking your flight from Johannesburg to Walvis Bay Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Walvis Bay:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Flamingo Lagoon, Bird Sanctuary and Walvis Bay Lagoon are must-visits when exploring Walvis Bay.
Explore more of Namibia
You've seen Walvis Bay, now it's time to explore other parts of Namibia. Journey about 257 kilometres east to Windhoek to tick off its popular sights. From Independence Museum to Gocheganas Nature Reserve and National Art Gallery of Namibia, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Another worthwhile stop in Namibia, Rehoboth is located around 257 kilometres east of Walvis Bay. Make time to visit highlights including Rehoboth Museum.










