Windhoek airport fees: what you pay at WDH
Charges at Hosea Kutako are built into the ticket. For 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027 the Namibia Airports Company lists a passenger service charge of N$518 on international flights and N$156 with VAT on domestic flights. Its security charge is N$100 international and N$56 domestic, plus a check-in systems charge of N$15 per international departing passenger. The Namibia Civil Aviation Authority safety charge is N$90 per occupied seat on international departures and N$54 on domestic ones. Infants are exempt.
Every charge at this airport
| Charge | Amount | Who pays | How it is paid | Set by | Collected by / goes to | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger service charge, international Zero-rated for VAT on foreign-bound flights. Valid 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027. 1 | N$518 | Passengers on international flights | Inside the ticket | Namibia Airports Company | Airlines, for NAC | In force |
| Passenger service charge, domestic 1 | N$156 (N$136 before VAT) | Passengers on domestic flights | Inside the ticket | Namibia Airports Company | Airlines, for NAC | In force |
| Security charge, international The tariff does not say if this applies on departure, arrival or both. 1 | N$100 | Passengers on international flights | Inside the ticket | Namibia Airports Company | Airlines, for NAC | In force |
| Security charge, domestic 1 | N$56 | Passengers on domestic flights | Inside the ticket | Namibia Airports Company | Airlines, for NAC | In force |
| CUTE and BRS charge Covers shared check-in and baggage systems. The tariff does not say if airlines pass it into the fare. 1 | N$15 international, N$17 domestic | Departing passengers | Billed per departing passenger | Namibia Airports Company | Airlines, for NAC | In force |
| Civil aviation safety charge, international Not charged for a seat occupied by an infant. 2 | N$90 | Each occupied seat on departing international flights | Inside the ticket | Namibia Civil Aviation Authority, Ministry of Works and Transport | Airlines, for NCAA | In force |
| Civil aviation safety charge, domestic Not charged for a seat occupied by an infant. 2 | N$54 | Each occupied seat on departing domestic flights | Inside the ticket | Namibia Civil Aviation Authority, Ministry of Works and Transport | Airlines, for NCAA | In force |
Evidence summary: 2 linked sources; 7 charges confirmed in force; 0 unconfirmed. Suspended and proposed charges are not treated as payable now.
How to pay
- Charges are added to the fare when you buy the ticket.
- Check the taxes and fees line of your booking for each item.
- No passenger charge is listed for cash payment at the airport.
What this page does not cover
This page does not cover visa fees and is not legal advice. Fees change: check the date above and your ticket receipt before you travel.
Common questions
Is there a departure tax paid in cash at Windhoek airport?
No cash charge appears in the NAC tariff. The passenger, security and safety charges are collected by airlines in the fare.
Do infants pay airport charges in Namibia?
No. NAC exempts passengers under two years old, and the NCAA safety charge is not charged for a seat occupied by an infant.
Do transit passengers pay at Hosea Kutako?
NAC exempts transit and transfer passengers who connect within six hours.
Sources
- Namibia Airports Company: Aeronautical Tariffs Publication 2026/2027 (1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027)
- Government Gazette of Namibia No. 8890, Government Notice 135: Amendment of Namibian Civil Aviation Regulations, Part 187 fees (16 April 2026)
Change log
- : Page published. Figures checked against the sources listed.