Travelling from Toronto to Windhoek: what you need to know
Planning your flight from Toronto to Windhoek begins with finding the right airport to start your trip. Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) are the main departure points in Toronto.
Hop off the plane at Windhoek's primary gateway, Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH).
Windhoek's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Windhoek six hours ahead of Toronto.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your Toronto to Windhoek flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
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 central Toronto, YYZ can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 50 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near Pearson International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Toronto to Windhoek, these accommodation options will put you nice and close to your departure gate:
63.97% of flights that depart Pearson International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
You can reach YTZ from central Toronto in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride on public transport takes roughly 40 minutes to travel the 3 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your flight from Toronto to Windhoek? Check in to a hotel near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport before your break officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has an on-time performance rate of 62.09%. This figure gives an insight into how frequently flights departing from this airport make it to their destination on time.
Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
YKF is roughly 80 kilometres from central Toronto. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. If you're thinking about taking public transport, you can expect a journey of around 4 hours 5 minutes.
Rest a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your Toronto to Windhoek flight with plenty of time to spare. These hotels near Region of Waterloo International Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're setting off early:
The on-time performance rating of YKF is 63.64%. To put it simply, that's how often flights that depart this airport arrive within the expected time frame.
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.
Hop off your flight from Toronto to Windhoek and be sprawled out in your hotel bed shortly after. If you want a convenient option that's not too far from WDH, consider Etango Ranch Guest Farm.
Go where the road takes you with a Hosea Kutako International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Hertz, Europcar or Budget and venture far and wide through Windhoek and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Hosea Kutako International Airport about one week ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
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
After booking your flight from Toronto to Windhoek, decide where you'll be dropping your bags. Make one of these options your base for exploring Windhoek:
Christuskirche and National Museum of Namibia are just two of the top attractions to add to your Windhoek travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at National Botanic Garden of Namibia.
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.