Traveling from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Windhoek: what you need to know
The timezone in Windhoek is UTC+2. The city is 2 hours ahead of Manchester, where Manchester Airport is located.
To ensure you get on your flight from MAN to Windhoek, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as August and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
If you hold a passport from United Kingdom, you will need an embassy visa to enter Namibia. This applies when booking a cheap ticket from Manchester Airport to Windhoek for tourism purposes. The rules may be different if you're traveling for business or other reasons. Always check the visa rules before you make travel plans and certainly before you fly.
MAN is about 18 kilometers from central Manchester. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take 29 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be approximately 1 hour and 5 minutes.
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How to find the cheapest flights from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Windhoek
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Manchester Airport to Windhoek is AED 1,702. The cheapest price for a return flight is AED 2,448. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MAN to Windhoek if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
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Airports in Windhoek
Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH)
Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) is around 48 kilometers from the center of Windhoek. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 40 minutes.
Get off your flight from Manchester Airport to Windhoek and be sprawled out in your hotel bed soon after. If you're searching for a convenient option a short drive from WDH, make your way to BellaTiny, Tiny House & Gypsy Wagon.
Best time to go to Windhoek
July is the most popular month for flights from Manchester Airport to Windhoek. To escape the crowds, head for Windhoek in February when things are quieter.
Before you book a flight from Manchester Airport to Windhoek, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. November is the warmest month in Windhoek, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC to 32ºC.
If you like traveling in cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from MAN to Windhoek in July when temperatures average between 3ºC and 22ºC.
More about Windhoek
Start your Windhoek trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Manchester Airport to Windhoek, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
Christuskirche and National Museum of Namibia are just the start of the top attractions to put on your Windhoek itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at National Botanic Garden of Namibia.
Complete your Windhoek trip with a car rental
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