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WVB Walvis Bay Airport

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Walvis Bay Airport (WVB) serves Walvis Bay, about 15 km east of Walvis Bay. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAWVB
ICAOFYWB
ServesWalvis Bay
From centre15 km
Non-stop3
Airlines2
TimezoneAfrica/Windhoek
Elevation91 m

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The airport in numbers

Walvis Bay Airport — facts & history

We pulled Walvis Bay Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 38,221 passengers in 2021, against a peak of 124,122 in 2019.

Passengers / year
38,221
as of 2021
Peak traffic
124,122
in 2019
Elevation
299 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Namibia Airports Company
Passengers per year, 2008–2021

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Walvis Bay Airport to Walvis Bay

The airport is about 15 km east of Walvis Bay, about 30 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.

Taxi & apps: Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.

Tipping: Rounding up is accepted almost everywhere.

Transport guidance is generic for this country — check exact details on the airport's own site.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~21 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~30 minmetered
Private transfer~30 minfixed upfront
Car rental~30 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From WVB to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Swakopmund36 km50 min—
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Which way suits you from Walvis Bay Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Walvis Bay ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Walvis Bay Airport

Non-stop flights to about 3 destinations, operated by 2 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: South African Airways · Air Namibia

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Walvis Bay Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Walvis Bay Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Walvis Bay shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Walvis Bay Airport to the centre of Walvis Bay?
Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town. The airport is about 15 km east of Walvis Bay, about 30 minutes by road.
Can I use a ride app from Walvis Bay Airport?
Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.
What's the cheapest way from Walvis Bay Airport to Walvis Bay?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.
Can I get from Walvis Bay Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Walvis Bay Airport?
About 3 destinations, including Johannesburg, Cape Town, Windhoek. 2 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Walvis Bay Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Walvis Bay Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Walvis Bay Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes

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