en.Wedoany.com Reported - Edelweiss Air has officially launched a direct flight route from Zurich, Switzerland to Windhoek, Namibia. The inaugural flight departed from Windhoek to Zurich this Monday, carrying 253 passengers.

The route is operated by an Airbus A350 wide-body aircraft, with two weekly flights on Mondays and Fridays. Edelweiss Air CEO Bernd Bauer stated that Zurich, located in the heart of Europe, offers excellent connections to all major European cities, and Zurich Airport is one of the most modern airports in Europe, with short and convenient transfer routes. As part of the Swiss international aviation hub system, passengers also benefit from optimal connectivity across the entire Lufthansa Group network.

The flight from Windhoek to Zurich, code WK83, departs the Namibian capital at 21:40 and arrives in the Swiss business hub at 07:35 the following day. The return flight, code WK82, departs Zurich at 10:05 and arrives in Windhoek at 19:40. From mid-July to the end of October, a third weekly flight will be added on Wednesdays.

The A350 is the newest aircraft in Edelweiss's fleet, more efficient, with lower fuel consumption and quieter operation compared to previous-generation aircraft. Starting next year, these planes will feature a new cabin layout, including a more private business class and an expanded premium economy class, with new seats across all classes, improved lighting, and in-flight internet.

With the launch of this new route, the Lufthansa Group now operates 13 weekly direct flights between Namibia and Europe, including daily flights between Windhoek and Frankfurt, and three weekly flights between Windhoek and Munich, all operated by Discover Airlines.

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