Angola Getting There

Getting There by Air

The national airline is TAAG Angola Airlines (DT).

Approximate Flight Times

From London to Luanda is approximately 13 hours (including stopover in Brussels, Lisbon or Paris).

Main Airports

Luanda (LAD) is 4km (2.5 miles) from the city. To/from the airport: There are no taxis; visitors must be met by their sponsors or use a transport service provided by their hotel. Facilities: Restaurant, bar, post office, currency exchange and 24-hour medical facilities with cholera and yellow fever vaccination available.
Departure Tax
None.

Getting There by Water

Main ports: Lobito, Luanda, Malongo and Namibe.

Getting There by Rail

Overland routes to neighbouring countries are generally not open, but conditions are subject to frequent change. Driving outside Luanda is not recommended and can be risky. Travellers should contact an embassy for advice on security along their planned routes. Plans to re-open the Benguela railway seem unlikely to come to fruition until the country has become more stable.
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