Travelling from Windhoek to Maun International Airport (MUB): What you need to know
Planning your holiday begins with working out where you'll leave from in Windhoek. Windhoek Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for booking a flight from Windhoek to Maun International Airport (MUB) departing from here.
Book a direct Windhoek to Maun International Airport flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour.
Maun (where Maun International Airport is located) and Windhoek share the UTC+2 timezone. Easily coordinate travel plans without worrying about time differences.
You can pick from 2 direct services a week between Windhoek Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) and Maun International Airport (MUB). This is the most popular route when departing from Windhoek.
To ensure you catch your flight from Windhoek to MUB, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Popular months like July or other busy periods mean longer waiting times and potential delays. Stick to your schedule by getting to the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Windhoek
Windhoek Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH)
Get to your destination in one go from Windhoek Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH). Nonstop flights from Windhoek to Maun International Airport (MUB) operate from here.
You can get away on a direct flight from Windhoek to Maun International Airport with Airlink (South Africa). This well-known airline offers services from WDH.
Most travellers prefer to fly with Airlink between WDH and MUB.
The journey from central Windhoek to WDH takes around 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 48 kms (30 miles) in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Get your flight from Windhoek to Maun International Airport off to a leisurely start. Just a short ride from Windhoek Hosea Kutako International Airport, spend the night at Etango Ranch Guest Farm and be well-rested for the journey ahead.
Windhoek Hosea Kutako International Airport has a solid on-time record, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from WDH arrive at their destination as scheduled 89% of the time.
Windhoek Eros Airport (ERS)
On public transport, you can travel from central Windhoek to ERS in around 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 8 kms (5 miles) away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 10 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Windhoek to MUB flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Windhoek Eros Airport:
Windhoek Eros Airport has an on-time performance rate of 60%. This figure sheds light on how often flights that take off from this airport reach their destination on schedule.
About Maun International Airport (MUB)
If you have a late flight from Windhoek to Maun International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near MUB:
Getting from Maun International Airport (MUB) to central Maun
Maun International Airport to central Maun is about 2 kms (1 mile). If you're taking a taxi or renting a car, do some research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times may vary depending on the time of day and traffic conditions.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Windhoek to Maun International Airport (MUB)
Currently, £191 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Windhoek to Maun International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is £369. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap flights from Windhoek to MUB, book your ticket three months ahead of your departure date.
The best month for finding cheap Windhoek to Maun International Airport tickets is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates that offer the biggest savings.
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The best time to fly from Windhoek to Maun International Airport (MUB)
Think about the pace you're looking for when planning the timing of your trip. January is the quietest month to go to Maun. August is when most people book flights from Windhoek to Maun International Airport (MUB), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Lock in a Windhoek to MUB plane ticket departing in October if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Maun to range from 19ºC to 39ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Windhoek to Maun International Airport in July when temperatures are between 9ºC and 27ºC.
More about Maun
Once you've booked your flight from Windhoek to Maun International Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Maun:
There are plenty of exciting things to do in Maun when you're ready to sightsee. Kick things off at Helicopter Horizons followed by Temogo Safari and Exploring Botswana Tours Safaris.
Explore more of Botswana
Make the most of your Botswana getaway by exploring beyond Maun. About 274 kms (170 miles) away to the southeast, Letlhakane is another exciting city to put on your itinerary. Check off some of its biggest attractions such as ASILI AQUA RESORT while you're here.