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Flights from Windhoek to Istanbul

There are no direct flights from Windhoek to Istanbul. The easiest way is one stop via Addis Ababa or Johannesburg, about 12h 22m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 12h 22m
WDHISTADD

Windhoek to Istanbul at a glance

Fastest journey12h 22mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Addis Ababa or Johannesburg

Best ways to fly from Windhoek to Istanbul

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
WDH Addis Ababa (ADD) IST
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~12h 22m
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2
WDH Johannesburg (JNB) IST
Leg 1: Airlink, South African Airways · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Same alliance ~13h 17m
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3
WDH Cape Town (CPT) IST
Leg 1: Airlink, FlySafair, Westair Aviation · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Same alliance ~14h 36m
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WDH Frankfurt (FRA) IST
Leg 1: Discover Airlines · Leg 2: Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, Aegean Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~15h 58m
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WDH Munich (MUC) IST
Leg 1: Discover Airlines · Leg 2: Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~15h 20m
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WDH Zurich (ZRH) IST
Leg 1: Edelweiss Air · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~15h 29m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
7,175 km4,456 miles
Journey time
12h 22mestimate
Time difference
+1hIstanbul vs Windhoek
Currency in Istanbul
TRY
Airports
WDH, ERS → IST, SAW

Flights from Windhoek to Istanbul: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Windhoek to Istanbul?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Addis Ababa, Johannesburg and Cape Town. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Windhoek to Istanbul?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 22m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,175 km.
Where do you change planes between Windhoek and Istanbul?
The best connecting points are Addis Ababa (ADD), Johannesburg (JNB), Cape Town (CPT) and Frankfurt (FRA). Ethiopian Airlines flies both legs via Addis Ababa, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Windhoek and Istanbul?
Windhoek: Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) and Eros Airport (ERS). Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
What is the time difference between Windhoek and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 1 hour ahead of Windhoek.

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