Zambia’s independently owned airline, Proflight Zambia, will introduce flights to Namibia next year.
PROFLIGHT ZAMBIA LAUNCHES NAMIBIA FLIGHTS
The scheduled service will operate three times a week, between Lusaka’s Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) and Windhoek’s Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) from 3 March. That said, it will operate via Livingstone’s Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI).
Flights depart Lusaka at 08.30, arriving in Livingstone at 11.35. The return flight departs Windhoek at 12.20, arriving in Lusaka at 15.20.
The service will include a brief stop in Livingstone, during which passengers will remain on the aircraft. It will be operated with a Bombardier CRJ 200 aircraft, seating up to 50 passengers.
IMPROVING REGIONAL CONNECTIVITY
The service is expected to enhance tourism, trade, and investment between Namibia and Zambia, two of the region’s emerging economies.
Moreover, these flights have been timed to allow for convenient connections from Ndola to Windhoek, as well as evening connections from Windhoek to Ndola, Solwezi, and Mfuwe.
Proflight Zambia’s CEO Bissy Uirab highlighted the significance of the new service.
Uirab notes that the route it is more than a connection between two countries. It is indeed a catalyst for regional integration, economic synergy, and deeper ties between the people of Southern Africa.
In fact, Zambia is one of Windhoek’s largest African origin-destination (OD) markets, with an estimated 10,000 two-way international passengers in 2024. Moreover, this figure represents a 14% increase from 2023 figures.
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