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Angola Travel Guide

Plan your trip to Angola

Choose a city and airport first, then compare airlines and routes.

Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto International Airport uses NBJ and serves Luanda. Check NBJ on the ticket when arranging travel and transfers rather than reusing the old Luanda airport LAD location.

Capital
Luanda
Currency
Kwanza / AOA
Common language
CLDR territory-language data records commonly used languages including Portuguese, Umbundu, Kimbundu. Usage varies by region; CLDR population figures are estimates.
Time
IANA time zone Africa/Luanda (UTC+1, no daylight saving time); confirm local times on your itinerary

Major airports in Angola

Compare location, airlines and ground transport to choose the most convenient airport for your trip.

NBJ

Dr. Antonio Agostinho Neto International Airport

Luanda

CAB

Cabinda Airport

Cabinda

CBT

Catumbela Airport

Catumbela

SDD

Lubango Mukanka International Airport

Lubango

SPP

Menongue Airport

Menongue

MEG

Malanje Airport

Malanje

VPE

Ngjiva Pereira Airport

Ngiva

SSY

Mbanza Congo Airport

Mbanza Congo

SZA

Soyo Airport

Soyo

Airlines for travel in Angola

An airline’s hubs can determine whether your trip is nonstop or requires a connection.

Airlines, codes, key hubs and networks for travel in Angola
AirlineCodeKey hubsNetwork
TAAG Angola AirlinesDTNBJ / ABJ / BZV / CAB / CBT / CPT / DUE / FIH / GRU / HAV / JNB / LISExplore online check-in conditions for TAAG-operated sectors and check the actual e-ticket.
ASKY AirlinesKPLFW / DSS / CKY / NDJ / OUA / ACC / BKO / DLA / FIH / LBV / NSI / NIMThe carrier’s 2025 Nouakchott launch information lists Luanda connections; confirm actual airports, dates and available sectors with the airline.
Turkish AirlinesTKIST / AYT / GRU / JNB / NIM / OUA / ACC / AMM / AQJ / BJL / BKK / BKOOfficial carrier information includes Luanda service; check NBJ on your ticket, dates, operator and connections rather than reusing the old LAD location.
TAP PortugalTPLIS / OPO / FNC / TER / GIG / ACC / BEL / BOS / CCS / EWR / FAO / GRUOfficial carrier information includes Luanda service; check NBJ on your ticket, dates, operator and connections rather than reusing the old LAD location.
Airlink4ZJNB / CPT / MQP / WDH / DUR / MUB / VFA / HRE / PLZ / WVB / BFN / GBEThe official relocation guide moves Airlink Luanda flights to NBJ; arrange transfers for NBJ and your travel date.
Air FranceAFCDG / LYS / BOD / FSC / CAY / CLY / ORY / AJA / BIQ / FDF / NCE / PTPOfficial carrier information includes Luanda service; check NBJ on your ticket, dates, operator and connections rather than reusing the old LAD location.
Royal Air MarocATCMN / RAK / TNG / TTU / ORY / BRU / RBA / NDR / EUN / VIL / AHU / AGAOfficial carrier information includes Luanda service; check NBJ on your ticket, dates, operator and connections rather than reusing the old LAD location.
EmiratesEKDXB / BKK / ACC / ATH / BCN / CMB / GIG / HKG / JFK / LCA / LUN / MIAOfficial carrier information includes Luanda service; check NBJ on your ticket, dates, operator and connections rather than reusing the old LAD location.
Ethiopian AirlinesETADD / FIH / FBM / LLW / GVA / BLZ / FCO / LFW / BKK / DLA / JNB / GMAOfficial carrier information includes Luanda service; check NBJ on your ticket, dates, operator and connections rather than reusing the old LAD location.
LufthansaLHFRA / MUC / BER / LHR / RUH / ZRH / ABV / AGP / ALA / ALC / AMS / ARNOfficial carrier information includes Luanda service; check NBJ on your ticket, dates, operator and connections rather than reusing the old LAD location.
Qatar AirwaysQRDOH / ABV / ABJ / ACC / CMN / DAR / HKT / JIB / JRO / LUN / MCT / MELThe official notice relocates Luanda flights from LAD to NBJ from 5 December 2025; follow your ticket and actual travel date.

How to travel around Angola by air

What to expect when flying between cities or connecting after an international arrival.

Flying between cities in Angola

  • Check online check-in eligibility for TAAG Luanda domestic flights
    TAAG’s online check-in page lists confirmed bookings, e-tickets and TAAG-operated flights, including domestic departures from Luanda. Check eligibility for your airport and sector rather than assuming the service applies to other airlines or all departure airports.

Arriving from another country

  • Follow Portuguese and English signs after arriving at NBJ
    Airlink’s new Luanda airport guidance describes Portuguese and English signage. Follow current signs and staff guidance at NBJ for onward directions instead of relying on LAD terminal information or an old fixed gate.

Popular cities to visit in Angola

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Luanda LAD / NBJ

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International routes to Angola

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Popular international flight routes to Angola
RouteArrival airportRegion
JNB to NBJNBJZA
LIS to NBJNBJPT

Before you fly to Angola

Complete these checks before departure.

Use the TAAG tool for your checked-baggage pieces and weight

TAAG’s checked-baggage page provides a tool to check permitted weight and quantity. Check your actual journey before packing instead of applying another route, fare or an old allowance.

Explore Angola travel information

Continue to detailed pages for cities, airports, airlines and routes.

Cities

Luanda

Airports

Luanda NBJCabinda CABCatumbela CBT

Airlines

TAAG Angola AirlinesASKY AirlinesTurkish Airlines

To

JNB → LuandaLisbon → Luanda

Angola flight and airport FAQs

How can I check TAAG checked-baggage pieces and weight?

TAAG’s checked-baggage page provides a tool to check the allowance for your journey.