Safari, sand dunes, starry skies: Edelweiss will fly to Namibia from summer 2026
- New seasonal long-haul connection from 1 June 2026
- Two weekly flights from Zurich to Windhoek
- The flight is operated with the modern Airbus A350.
Edelweiss, the leading Swiss leisure airline, is expanding its long-haul network and will be offering new flights to Namibia's capital, Windhoek, starting in summer 2026. The flights will operate non-stop from Zurich on Mondays and Fridays from June 1 to the end of October. The route will be operated with the state-of-the-art and fuel-efficient Airbus A350, which offers a particularly comfortable and quiet travel experience.
Namibia: adventure, nature and pure expanse
Namibia is one of the most impressive travel destinations in southern Africa – with fascinating contrasts and unforgettable experiences. Spectacular tours can be set off from the charming capital, Windhoek. Highlights include the endless dune landscapes of the Namib Desert, Etosha National Park with its unique wildlife, the rugged coastline along the Atlantic Ocean, and the breathtaking expanse of the country. Namibia captivates with its biodiversity, its pristine nature, and exceptional hospitality. The destination is ideal for both self-drive adventures and guided tours through one of the oldest landscapes on earth.
The new connection to Windhoek is now bookable at flyedelweiss.com and through all usual sales channels. With this new holiday destination, Edelweiss expands its long-haul offering in Southern Africa to four destinations. In South Africa, Edelweiss continues to fly to Cape Town; in Tanzania, it flies to Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar.
Outlook for the 2026 summer flight schedule
Edelweiss' 2026 summer flight schedule is already available for booking and features several new features: On long-haul routes, the season to Cape Town will be extended, with flights until the beginning of June and again from the beginning of September. Colombo will be continued from the winter schedule until the end of May. Halifax, which has been on offer since summer 2025, will be served from mid-May in 2026. Vancouver will also be new starting at the beginning of April, and the service to Tampa Bay, Florida, will be increased to four weekly flights during the spring break.
The short-haul offering also remains diverse: all destinations served in summer 2025 – including the newly added destinations Tbilisi, Bristol, Terceira (Azores), Zadar and Calvi (Corsica) – will also be included in the program next summer.
Further frequency increases and adjustments are being planned and will be communicated in the coming months.