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MARCH 04, 2026
PROFLIGHT ZAMBIA LAUNCHES LUSAKA-LIVINGSTONE-WINDHOEK SERVICE
Creating Southern Africa’s New Three-City Business and Tourism Corridor
LUSAKA, ZAMBIA – Proflight Zambia has officially launched its new Lusaka–Livingstone –Windhoek service, establishing a vital three-city corridor to enhance regional connectivity, economic integration, and tourism in Southern Africa.
The new route directly links Zambia and Namibia while offering seamless same-day connections across Lusaka, Livingstone, and Windhoek, creating a three-city corridor that supports business, tourism, and investment.
Over the years, Southern Africa has emphasised the importance of sustainable and integrated air transport. At the recent Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA) Annual General Assembly, aviation leaders highlighted the need for stronger connectivity, operational excellence, and collaboration between airlines, regulators, and governments.
Present at the launch, the guest of honour and Minister of Transport and Logistics, Hon. Frank Museba Tayali, stated: “You all know that it has been a long aspiration of our government to make Zambia a transport and logistics hub. Certainly, in the aviation sector our country is well positioned within the region that we can be that connectivity point. And so, to see this day come to light when the private sector through Proflight is taking that step, the quantum leap to make it possible to achieve regional connectivity. I think that is something that sits well with the Zambian government’s aspiration.”
Deputy Minister of International Relations and Trade, Hon. Jannely Matundu added, “This outstanding achievement not only belongs in exciting new routes, but also strengthened regional integration, economic competitiveness and aviation productivity between the Namibia and Zambia and the broader Southern Africa. With this new and necessary service, enhance air connectivity between memory countries and key tourism and business distribution.Today’s routes bring forces of collective commitment to the African-continental pre-trade area of objectives, particularly in reducing logistical barriers and strengthening regional supply chains. For Namibia, this connection deepens our strategic ties with Zambia.”
The Lusaka–Windhoek and Livingstone–Windhoek services are more than just flights; they create a vital link between two vibrant economies. Namibia remains a strategic partner, and these routes strengthen trade, business, and cultural linkages while reducing travel time for entrepreneurs, investors, and tourists.
“We’re really pleased that Proflight could take that challenge to fly to Windhoek. I really want to assure you that, we are going to support this flight. We are going to make sure that we market it in Namibia as well for it to become successful,” added Ambassador Namibia to Zambia Goms Menette.
Flights on the new service operate three times weekly — Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. Departures from Lusaka are at 08:30 and from Livingstone at 09:55, arriving in Windhoek at 11:35. The return journey departs Windhoek at 12:20, landing in Livingstone at 13:55 and reaching Lusaka at 15:20. While the Livingstone–Windhoek leg is direct, the Lusaka–Windhoek route includes a 30-minute stop in Livingstone, during which passengers remain on board and are served refreshments, including locally roasted Kasama coffee.
Operated on a 50-seat CRJ-200 jet, the schedule facilitates seamless same-day connections into Proflight Zambia’s broader network, including Ndola in the Copperbelt, and links with 12 interline partners operating from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport.
“This corridor reflects Proflight Zambia’s commitment to strategic, integrated aviation. By coordinating schedules, stopovers, and interline connections, we’re making it easier for companies, MICE delegates, and tourists to travel efficiently across Southern Africa. It’s about reliability, convenience, and building a network that truly supports regional growth,” said Proflight Zambia Regional Manager Southern Africa, Mr. Robert Gurr.
Safety and operational excellence remain at the heart of Proflight Zambia’s operations. As the only IOSA-registered airline in Zambia and an IATA member, every flight meets internationally recognised safety and operational standards, giving passengers confidence and peace of mind while travelling across the region.
The three-city service opens doors for combined Zambia–Namibia tourism circuits, enabling travellers to experience iconic destinations such as Victoria Falls, the Lower Zambezi and South Luangwa National Parks, Etosha National Park, the Namib Desert, and the Skeleton Coast. Economically, the route facilitates trade, investment, and professional exchange, while reinforcing Lusaka’s role as a strategic Southern African business hub.
“This is as it should be. I think that it is a step in the right direction. We all know that Proflight is flying into Cape Town. Now we are getting into Windhoek, it is slowly creating that picture that ultimately, we shall achieve that regional connectivity that is extremely important in order to help our people. Zambians must step out and see the tourism in Namibia. Namibians ought to come and appreciate the tourism in Zambia. And it is steps such as what Proflight have done that are going to enable this to become possible,” added Hon. Tayali.
Proflight Zambia looks forward to seeing this route thrive as a vital link for travellers, businesses, and partners across the region.
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About Proflight Zambia
Proflight Zambia, established in 2005, is Zambia’s leading scheduled airline. Operating from its base in Lusaka its domestic routes include Kalumbila, Kasama, Livingstone, Mansa, Mfuwe, Ndola, and Solwezi, with seasonal safari routes to Jeki/Royal airstrips in Lower Zambezi National Park. The airline’s regional flights include South Africa, Botswana and Namibia, operating between Lusaka and Johannesburg, Lusaka and Cape Town (via Livingstone), Livingstone and Cape Town direct, Lusaka and Windhoek (via Livingstone), Livingstone and Windhoek direct, Lusaka and Maun (via Livingstone), and Livingstone and Maun direct.
The airline prides itself in providing a safe, reliable, efficient, and friendly service, and offering good value to business and leisure travellers locally and internationally.
The airline operates six 50-seat Bombardier CRJ-200 jets, one Bombardier CRJ-100 parcel freighter jet, and five 29-seat Jetstream 41 turboprop aircraft.
More information is available at www.flyzambia.com.
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