TAAG to complete move to new Luanda International Airport by September 15

June 24, 2025 in Companies, Foreign News, Travel & Tourism by Editor

In a move hailed as a defining moment for Angola’s aviation sector, TAAG Angola Airlines has confirmed that it will complete the full relocation of its international operations to the Dr. António Agostinho Neto International Airport (AIAAN) by September 15, 2025.

This marks the final phase of a historic transition from the aging 4 de Fevereiro International Airport, positioning AIAAN as the country’s new premier aviation hub. The relocation began in November 2024, and its completion signals not only operational consolidation for the national carrier, but also the realisation of a long-held government vision to modernise air transport and boost Angola’s connectivity with the world.

“This is a landmark chapter in the history of TAAG,” said Nelson Rodrigues de Oliveira, CEO of TAAG Angola Airlines. “By fully relocating to Dr. António Agostinho Neto International Airport, we’re centralising operations to offer a better customer experience and gain new levels of efficiency.”

From mid-September, all of TAAG’s high-traffic international routes — including Lisbon, São Paulo, Johannesburg, Cape Town, Lagos, Windhoek, São Tomé, and Maputo — will now depart from and arrive at the new AIAAN facility. These join regional destinations Brazzaville and Kinshasa, which had already moved earlier in the transition.

With its modern design, increased capacity, and high-tech infrastructure, AIAAN is set to handle a significantly higher volume of air traffic while delivering faster processing, improved comfort, and enhanced security for travellers.

The relocation also follows an Executive Decree from the Government of Angola — part of a broader national strategy to transform Luanda/Icolo e Bengo into a central hub for transcontinental air traffic, serving as a critical link between Africa, Europe, Asia, and the Americas.

TAAG says the full transition brings multiple operational synergies, including centralised fleet logistics and streamlined passenger services. The airline has also launched an information campaign to ensure passengers, travel partners, and diplomatic missions are fully briefed ahead of the switch.

“We’re not just moving terminals — we’re upgrading the entire travel experience and reshaping Angola’s footprint on the global aviation map,” added Oliveira.

As TAAG finalises the relocation, all eyes are now on the official start of full-scale international operations at AIAAN, a facility poised to become the new symbol of Angola’s rise in regional and global aviation.