Flying from Rome to Windhoek: what you need to know
There are two main airports you can start your journey from in Rome. Explore your options departing from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) or Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) when booking your flight from Rome to Windhoek.
Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) is the primary point of entry to Windhoek.
The timezone in Windhoek is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Rome.
To ensure you catch your Rome to Windhoek flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule to follow.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome to Windhoek
To find cheap Rome to Windhoek flights, book in advance. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap plane tickets from Rome to Windhoek is more likely if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares throughout the month and land a sweet deal.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from Rome to Windhoek by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' Rome to Windhoek flights.
Flying from Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Whether you want to explore another city along the way or just have a break, we make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To check out your options taking off from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) is a stop you can make during your Rome to Windhoek flight.
Located around 23 kilometres from the centre of Rome, FCO can be reached in about 40 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 50 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Rome to Windhoek, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Of all flights leaving Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, 70.57% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
On public transport, you can travel from central Rome to CIA in around 1 hour 40 minutes. The airport is roughly 13 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 40 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your flight from Rome to Windhoek? Kick back in a hotel near Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport before your holiday officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 73%. This figure shows how often flights that depart from this airport arrive on schedule.
Arriving in Windhoek
Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH)
The distance from Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) to central Windhoek is roughly 40 kilometres. It takes about 40 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Consider staying at Etango Ranch Guest Farm after your flight from Rome to Windhoek. It's a short drive from WDH and a comfortable option if you'd like to relax as soon as possible.
Hit the road running by picking up a Hosea Kutako International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Hertz, Europcar or Budget to explore Windhoek and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Hosea Kutako International Airport about one week before your travel date.
Best time to go to Windhoek
July is the busiest month for flights from Rome to Windhoek. To skip the crowds, go to Windhoek in February.
Lock in a Rome to Windhoek ticket departing in November if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Windhoek to range from 14ºC to 32ºC.
July sees average temperatures of between 3ºC and 22ºC. Look for cheap flights from Rome to Windhoek around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Windhoek
Once you've booked your flight from Rome to Windhoek, take your pick from prime hotels that put you close to the action. Make one of these options your base for exploring Windhoek:
Christuskirche and National Museum of Namibia are just a couple of the top-rated attractions to put on your Windhoek travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to National Botanic Garden of Namibia.
Explore more of Namibia
Windhoek has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Namibia waiting to be explored. About 274 kilometres west of Windhoek, a trip to Walvis Bay will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Walvis Bay Waterfront, PELICAN POINT and Walvis Bay Lagoon.
Swakopmund is another favourite destination in Namibia and is around 257 kilometres west of Windhoek. No journey is complete without dropping by National Marine Aquarium, Swakopmund Museum and Hohenzollernhaus.
