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Flights to Angola

How do you get to Luanda? From Lisbon, TAAG and TAP fly direct about three times a day, in roughly 8 hours. Paris, Frankfurt, Dubai, Doha, Addis Ababa, Johannesburg and São Paulo also have direct flights. From the UK and the rest of Europe, the quickest routes connect in Lisbon, Paris or Frankfurt. All international flights now land at Luanda's new Dr António Agostinho Neto International Airport. 

Choose your airport below to see the fastest route, the journey time and your arrival in Angola time. 

AngolaExpert · Flights to Luanda

Flying to Luanda

Choose your departure airport. See who flies direct to Luanda, how long the journey takes and what time you land, in Angola time.

26airports with direct flights
≈ 8 hfrom Lisbon, direct
UTC+1no summer time
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Where are you flying from?

Choose your departure airport. All international flights land at the new Dr António Agostinho Neto International Airport (AIAAN).

Portugal
Europe
Africa
Middle East and Asia
Americas
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Your flight to Luanda

Airlines
Time difference
Arrival (Luanda)

Other ways to get there

Flight times are estimates based on distance (about 780 km/h plus 40 minutes for take-off, landing and routing); real schedules vary with wind and routing. Without a direct flight, the calculation allows at least 5 hours to change planes.

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Flights to Luanda by airport

Direct flight or the quickest connection, October 2026. Times are estimates.

FromAirlinesFlight time
Portugal
LisbonTAAG · TAP8 h 07
PortoTAP · TAAG8 h 24
Europe
ParisAir France9 h 03
FrankfurtLufthansa9 h 07
LondonNo direct flight
via Paris
15 h 10
MadridNo direct flight
via Casablanca
14 h 08
AmsterdamNo direct flight
via Paris
15 h 14
BrusselsNo direct flight
via Lisbon
15 h 59
ZurichNo direct flight
via Frankfurt
15 h 09
MunichNo direct flight
via Frankfurt
15 h 10
IstanbulNo direct flight
via Addis Ababa
15 h 31
Africa
JohannesburgTAAG · Airlink3 h 49
Cape TownTAAG4 h 17
WindhoekTAAG2 h 39
MaputoTAAG4 h 12
HarareNo direct flight
via Johannesburg
10 h 43
LusakaNo direct flight
via Johannesburg
11 h 01
KinshasaTAAG1 h 23
BrazzavilleTAAG1 h 24
Pointe-NoireASKY1 h 19
São ToméTAAG2 h 19
LagosTAAG3 h 19
AccraNo direct flight
via Lomé
9 h 20
LoméASKY3 h 27
AbidjanTAAG3 h 52
DakarTAAG6 h 09
PraiaTAAG6 h 55
NairobiTAAG4 h 10
Addis AbabaEthiopian5 h 05
CasablancaRoyal Air Maroc7 h 21
AlgiersAir Algérie7 h 20
Middle East and Asia
DubaiEmirates8 h 16
DohaQatar Airways7 h 52
GuangzhouTAAG15 h 17
BeijingNo direct flight
via Addis Ababa
21 h 26
MumbaiNo direct flight
via Addis Ababa
15 h 40
Americas
São PauloTAAG9 h 04
Rio de JaneiroNo direct flight
via São Paulo
15 h 10
HavanaTAAG14 h 46
New YorkNo direct flight
via Lisbon
20 h 43
HoustonNo direct flight
via Frankfurt
25 h 33
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Good to know

Time difference

Angola is on UTC+1 all year, with no summer time. It is one hour ahead of the UK in winter and on the same time in summer.

New airport

All international flights use the new Dr António Agostinho Neto International Airport (AIAAN), about 40 km from central Luanda. Allow enough time for the drive into town.

Main gateways

Lisbon has several flights a day with TAAG and TAP. From the UK, northern Europe and the Americas, connecting via Lisbon, Frankfurt, Paris, Addis Ababa, Dubai or Doha is usually easiest.

Direct flights: as of October 2026, based on the airport’s route table and route databases. Schedules change every season; always check the days of operation with the airline before booking. Flight times are estimates, not timetables.

Flights to Angola: Complete Guide 2026


The main entry point for international flights to Angola is Luanda, through the new Dr. Antônio Agostinho Neto Airport (NBJ / FNBJ). This modern airport, recently opened, offers better conditions and greater capacity to receive international passengers.

With the expansion of the national airline TAAG and several international airlines flying to Luanda, getting to Angola has never been easier. Whether traveling from Europe, South America, Africa or the Middle East, there are currently many direct flight options. Below you will find a clear and up-to-date overview of the main international flights to Luanda (NBJ), with comments on each route.

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Overview - Direct Flights to Luanda


South America

  • Havana (Cuba) – TAAG Long-haul route operated by TAAG. Good option for those connecting from the Caribbean or Latin America.
  • Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) – TAAG Very popular route among Brazilians and Angolans. Strong cultural connection between both countries.

Europe

  • Lisbon (Portugal) – TAAG + TAP Air Portugal The most important and frequent route to Angola. Multiple daily flights. Best connectivity and most competitive prices.
  • Porto (Portugal) – TAP Air Portugal Good alternative to Lisbon, especially for those in Northern Portugal.
  • Paris (France) – Air France Reliable and comfortable service with excellent connections from all over Europe.
  • Frankfurt (Germany) – Lufthansa High-quality service and good option for travelers from Central and Northern Europe.

Middle East & Asia

  • Doha (Qatar) – Qatar Airways Excellent service, modern aircraft, and great connections from Asia and Australia.
  • Dubai (UAE) – Emirates Very popular route offering high comfort and convenient connections from Asia, Australia, and the Middle East.

Africa

  • Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) – Ethiopian Airlines One of the best African connections with excellent onward flights across Africa.
  • Nairobi (Kenya) – TAAG Important regional link operated by TAAG.
  • Johannesburg (South Africa) – TAAG + Airlink Well-served route with good frequency.
  • Cape Town (South Africa) – TAAG Seasonal or regular flights. Very popular among tourists.
  • Maputo (Mozambique) – TAAG Direct connection between the two Portuguese-speaking capitals.
  • Lagos (Nigeria) – TAAG Strong business and trade route.
  • São Tomé – TAAG Short and convenient regional flight. Very useful for travelers combining both countries.
  • Kinshasa (DR Congo) – TAAG Short regional flight, useful for Central Africa travelers.
  • Pointe Noire (Congo) – TAAG Important oil industry route.
  • Windhoek (Namibia) – TAAG Good option for travelers coming from Southern Africa.
  • Abidjan (Ivory Coast) – TAAG West Africa connection.
  • Lomé (Togo) – ASKY Airlines Regional flight serving West Africa.