Edelweiss to Launch New Seasonal Service Between Zurich and Windhoek, Namibia
- Joe Breitfeller
- Jul 3
- 1 min read
Starting June 1, 2026, Edelweiss will launch new seasonal direct service between Zurich and Windhoek, Namibia. The route will operate twice weekly on Mondays and Fridays with an Airbus A350-900 through October 2026.
On Wednesday (July 2, 2025), Edelweiss announced the launch of new seasonal nonstop service between Zurich and Windhoek, the capital of Namibia. Starting June 1, 2026, the route will operate twice weekly on Mondays and Fridays with a state-of-the-art Airbus A350-900 through October 2026. The new connection to Windhoek is now available for booking, expanding Edelweiss’ long-haul offering in southern Africa to four destinations, including Cape Town (South Africa) and Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar (Tanzania).
Namibia, one of the most impressive destinations in southern Africa, is an ideal destination for self-driven adventurers and guided tours across on of earth’s oldest landscapes. Travelers can start spectacular roundtrips from Windhoek, visiting must-see highlights such as the endless dune landscapes of the Namib Desert, Etosha National Park with its unique wildlife, the rugged coastline along the Atlantic Ocean. Namibia also offers inspiring biodiversity, unspoiled nature, and exceptional hospitality.
Edelweiss is Switzerland’s leading leisure travel airline and flies to the most beautiful destinations in the world. The airline reliably ensures a pleasant and carefree travel time to the holiday destination and looks after the safety and well-being of its guests with commitment and cordiality. Edelweiss is a sister company of Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) and a member of the Lufthansa Group.
Source: Edelweiss
