Cheap flights from Luanda (Ícolo e Bengo) (NBJ)

New Luanda international gateway in Icolo e Bengo, Angola

Dr. Antonio Agostinho Neto International is Angola's newest major airport, located around 40 km southeast of central Luanda in the Icolo e Bengo region. It is being phased in as the primary international gateway for the Luanda area, taking over long-haul traffic from the older Quatro de Fevereiro airport, with TAAG Angola Airlines as the main operator.

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Airlines flying from Luanda (Ícolo e Bengo) (NBJ)

Major carriers: TAAG Angola Airlines, TAP Air Portugal, Ethiopian Airlines, Emirates.

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Frequently asked questions

Which airlines fly from Antonio Agostinho Neto Airport?
TAAG Angola Airlines is the primary operator at NBJ, alongside TAP Air Portugal, Ethiopian Airlines and Emirates as the airport phases in international services. Flightmussy compares every carrier on one results page, so you can see who actually has the cheapest fare on your dates.
How far is the new Luanda airport from the city center?
Dr. Antonio Agostinho Neto International sits roughly 40 km southeast of central Luanda, in Icolo e Bengo. Transfers can take an hour or more depending on traffic, so factor in extra time. Hotels and tour operators typically arrange airport pickups for guests.
What is the difference between LAD and NBJ?
LAD is Quatro de Fevereiro International, the original Luanda airport close to the city centre. NBJ is the newer Antonio Agostinho Neto International, further out in Icolo e Bengo, gradually taking over international traffic. Flightmussy includes both in its multi-airport origin filter for Luanda.
Are there direct flights from Luanda to Lisbon via NBJ?
Yes, TAP Air Portugal and TAAG Angola Airlines both serve the Luanda-Lisbon route, with traffic gradually shifting toward NBJ. The Flightmussy fare heatmap shows the cheapest weeks to fly across the year, regardless of which Luanda airport handles the flight.

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