Angola has a network of international, regional, and domestic airports that serve both commercial and cargo flights. The country’s aviation hub is centered in Luanda, but there are several other important airports across the country.
Major International Airports
1. Quatro de Fevereiro International Airport (LAD)
- Location: Luanda (capital city)
- Status: Main international gateway
- Airlines: Home to TAAG Angola Airlines, connects to Europe (Portugal, France), South America (Brazil), and Africa (South Africa, Namibia)
- Facilities: Passenger and cargo terminals, modern runway
2. Catumbela Airport (CBT)
- Location: Near Benguela and Lobito
- Type: International and domestic flights
- Use: Serves the Lobito Corridor and western provinces; also used for tourism and business
3. Lubango Airport (SDD) – Aeroporto Internacional da Huíla
- Location: Lubango, Huíla Province
- Use: Domestic flights and some international capacity
- Relevance: Gateway to southern Angola
Other Regional & Domestic Airports
| Airport | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ondjiva Pereira Airport (VPE) | Ondjiva, Cunene Province | Serves southern Angola near Namibia border |
| Huambo Airport (NOV) | Huambo city | Important for central Angola |
| Malanje Airport (MEG) | Malanje | Regional airport, limited services |
| Menongue Airport (SPP) | Cuando Cubango | Domestic flights, close to conservation areas |
| Saurimo Airport (VHC) | Saurimo, Lunda Sul | Supports mining industry in eastern Angola |
| Luena Airport (LUA) | Moxico Province | Serves eastern Angola |
| Dundo Airport (DUE) | Lunda Norte Province | Access point for the diamond mining region |
| Namibe Airport (MSZ) | Moçâmedes city | Serves Namibe Province and nearby coastline |
New Developments
New Luanda International Airport (Aeroporto Internacional António Agostinho Neto)
- Status: Under construction (nearing completion)
- Goal: Replace Quatro de Fevereiro Airport as Angola’s new international aviation hub
- Location: Icolo e Bengo, ~40 km southeast of Luanda
- Capacity: 15 million passengers/year
- Partners: Built with Chinese investment and engineering firms
