Livingstone Travellers Gain Direct Access to Windhoek as Proflight Launches New Route
Proflight Zambia has officially launched its new Lusaka, Livingstone and Windhoek service, creating a vital three city corridor aimed at strengthening regional connectivity, economic integration and tourism across Southern Africa.
The new route directly links Zambia and Namibia, while offering seamless same day connections between Lusaka, Livingstone and Windhoek. The service is designed to support business travel, tourism development and cross border investment.
Southern Africa has long emphasised the importance of integrated and sustainable air transport. During the recent Airlines Association of Southern Africa Annual General Assembly, aviation leaders highlighted the need for stronger connectivity, operational excellence and closer collaboration among airlines, regulators and governments.
Speaking at the launch, Minister of Transport and Logistics Frank Museba Tayali said the new route aligns with Government’s ambition to position Zambia as a regional transport and logistics hub.
“It has been a long standing aspiration of Government to make Zambia a connectivity point in the region. To see the private sector, through Proflight, take this bold step towards achieving regional aviation connectivity is fully aligned with our national vision,” Mr Tayali said.
Deputy Minister of International Relations and Trade Jannely Matundu noted that the route strengthens regional integration, economic competitiveness and aviation productivity between Zambia and Namibia, while supporting broader Southern African trade and supply chain development.
The Lusaka Windhoek and Livingstone Windhoek services create a strategic link between two vibrant economies, reducing travel time for entrepreneurs, investors and tourists, while deepening trade, business and cultural ties between the two countries.
Namibia’s Ambassador to Zambia Goms Menette welcomed the development, pledging support to promote the route within Namibia to ensure its commercial success.
Flights operate three times a week on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays. Departures leave Lusaka at 08:30 and Livingstone at 09:55, arriving in Windhoek at 11:35. The return service departs Windhoek at 12:20, arriving in Livingstone at 13:55 and Lusaka at 15:20. The Lusaka Windhoek service includes a brief stop in Livingstone, during which passengers remain on board and are served refreshments.
The service is operated using a 50 seat CRJ 200 aircraft and offers same day connections into Proflight Zambia’s wider domestic and regional network, including the Copperbelt city of Ndola, as well as connections with 12 interline partners operating from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport.
Proflight Zambia Regional Manager for Southern Africa Robert Gurr said the corridor reflects the airline’s commitment to integrated aviation planning and regional growth.
“By coordinating schedules, stopovers and interline connections, we are making it easier for businesses, conference delegates and tourists to travel efficiently across Southern Africa. Reliability and convenience remain at the centre of our network strategy,” Mr Gurr said.
Safety and operational excellence remain central to Proflight Zambia’s operations. The airline is Zambia’s only IOSA registered carrier and a member of the International Air Transport Association, ensuring adherence to internationally recognised safety and operational standards.
The three city service also opens opportunities for combined Zambia Namibia tourism circuits, linking destinations such as Victoria Falls, South Luangwa National Park, Etosha National Park, the Namib Desert and the Skeleton Coast.
Mr Tayali added that the route represents steady progress towards meaningful regional connectivity that enables citizens of both countries to explore tourism, trade and investment opportunities across borders.
Proflight Zambia said it is confident the new route will grow into a vital aviation link serving travellers, businesses and partners across Southern Africa.
