Emirates to Begin Regular International Services at Dr. António Agostinho Neto International Airport (AIAAN) from 1 Nov as TAAG Angola Airlines Completes Its Move

Published on November 1, 2025

Emirates to Begin Regular International Services at Dr. António Agostinho Neto International Airport (AIAAN) from 1 Nov 2025 as TAAG Angola Airlines Completes Its Move on 19 Oct 2025, marking a significant turning point for Angola’s aviation and tourism sectors. This development comes as the newly constructed AIAAN, located just 40 kilometers southeast of Luanda, is set to become the central hub for international travel in Angola. With Emirates, one of the world’s largest international carriers, joining forces with TAAG Angola Airlines, the country is poised to experience a major boost in connectivity and global presence. The transition to AIAAN marks not only a modernization of Angola’s air infrastructure but also a pivotal moment for the hospitality industry, as it opens the doors to more travelers and enhances Angola’s appeal as a key destination in Africa.

Emirates Starts Routine International Flights at Dr. António Agostinho Neto International Airport (AIAAN)

A New Chapter In Angola Air Travel: Emirates and TAAG Airlines Strategic Moves.

The country’s aviation networks are expanding thanks to the completion of Dr. António Agostinho Neto International Airport (AIAAN) as Angola shows international commitment to being a world regional hub. Emirates Airlines and TAAG Airlines will help the country increase international linkages and grow the tourism market.

Starting November 1, 2025, Emirates Airline will offer regular international travel opportunities to and from Angola from the state of the art facility. Emirates will be following TAAG Angola Airlines, the national carrier of Angola, who will be finishing the rest of their international flights on October 19, 2025. Having better transport options and beautiful state of the art facilities will improve travel experiences for customers and will encourage tourism.

AIAAN: A Modern Hub for Global Travelers

AIAAN is located around 40 kilometers south east of Luanda. It represents a huge upgrade to Angola’s infrastructure and connectivity. With a capacity to host 15 million passengers each year, AIAAN is equipped to serve both businesses and tourist passengers. The cutting edge technology and high quality amenities provided at the airport guarantee fulfillment and a consist travel experience for every traveler.

AIAAN is Angola’s flagship international airport and is not only a platform for AIAAN to strengthen the economy. It is also entrenching the tourism and hospitality sectors. The capacity to expand AIAAN and serve bigger aircrafts will also more efficiently serve the international flights, encourage more tourist air-traffic, and ensure more foreign investment.

The modern facilities at AIAAN will guarantee passengers a more seamless experience, quicker check-in, and facilitate smoother connecting flights. The investment will encourage more international tourists. This will improve Angola’s international reputation as an aviation and tourism country in Africa.

Emirates Airlines: New Connections to Angola

Emirates has served the African continent since the 90s, and has recently added routes to Angola. With the transfer of Emirates operations to AIAAN in November 2025, Emirates will be able to offer more services to Angolans. Emirates is well known for their high quality services, and will offer luxuries to help business and tourist customers in Angola.

Soon Emirates will be able to offer daily flights to Angola, increasing the number of connections to Luanda from Dubai, London, New York, Johannesburg and more. Customers passing through the Dubai hub will be able to reach other parts of Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.

Given the top level service that Emirates Airlines has, there will be even more travelers coming to Angola from other countries. Angolans will be able to enjoy world class amenities, entertainment, and service on their flights as they travel for business, leisure, and other purposes.

TAAG Angola Airlines: Improving National Connections

TAAG Angola Airlines has successfully introduced Angola to the world. With the the new AIAAN airport to streamline airport operations, TAAG will become even more competitive in the international marketplace. By October 19, 2025, TAAG will have all international flights fully operational to the new airport, allowing passengers TAAG to showcase the enhanced airport to their customers.

In moving to the new airport, TAAG fulfills one of Angola’s primary goals, which is improving the IP aviation goals to grow the domestic and international tourism markets. With the new airport, TAAG will be able to improve domestic flights to the African countries and expand routes to Europe and the rest of the world. Passengers will have more flights to choose and there will be more flights available.

TAAG has the ability to improve international connectivity to the world, which will improve flights and open new routes to Luanda, making it a southern African international travel hub. Angola will become a more popular international travel destination.

AIAAN’s Impact on Angola’s Hospitality Industry

With Emirates and TAAG flights able to come to Angola, the Angolan hospitality industry is ready to take the new international clientele. More flights at AIAAN means the hospitality services in Luanda and the rest of the Angolan services will need to expand.

New hotel complexes, upscale resorts and other new hospitality services will reach the most important tourist levels looking for the most premium Angolan tourist services. Even the higher levels of hospitality international franchises like Marriott and Hilton are coming to Luanda, so Angola will be able to expand business for the premium tourism it offers.

The infrastructure of the country is boosting also other Angolan cities like Malanje and Benguela. Angola is boosting hospitality to eco tourism opportunities like safari and cultural heritage tours. A new airport provides a critical border for tourism that is within Angola’s coast and the lush inland legacy.

Important Travel Tips for Tourists Going to Angola

As AIAAN starts its international flights, there are a few travel tips for tourists to help them have a seamless trip to Angola:

1. Visa Requirements: Angola has simplified its visa requirements for international travel, however, tourists still have to check the entry requirements. Many are eligible for e-visas or visa on arrival documents at AIAAN.
2. Best Time to Visit: Angola has a warm tropical climate. The dry season from May to October is cooler and much more pleasant for sightseeing and for taking part in other outdoor activities.
3. Currency: Kwanza (AOA) is the national currency for Angola. For currency exchange, it is better to do some before coming or use the ATMs at the airport. In Luanda, you will be able to use your major international credit card.
4. Safety and Health: Angola is generally safe for tourists, but reasonable precautions, particularly in city regions, are always wise. Yellow fever and malaria vaccinations are recommended and to avoid possible stomach problems, make sure to drink bottled water.
5. Blending In: Angola is primarily a Portuguese-speaking country. Even though some folks in the cities will understand English, it doesn’t hurt to know a few simple Portuguese sentences. Commonly, the Portuguese-speaking folks will switch to English if they want to avoid the language barrier to Portuguese. Also, in the more rural areas, you will want to dress more modestly, and more importantly, avoid to the best of your abilities, engaging in culturally disrespectful behavior.
6. Insurance: As recommending occurs to international clients, insurance is best secured for health and any loss that might occur during travel, as it is apparent that rural places might lack health care facilities.
7. In-country Travel: In-country travel is then advised. Luanda is the only city with a developed public system, thus the advised means of transport is a pre-arranged taxi. One must also note that the transport is not designed by the government.

Flight Information for International Visitors

Emirates Airlines is operating their flights from Dubai to Luanda on a daily basis, with business and economy class options. The travel time is around 8 hours and 30 minutes and you will be able to connect from DXB hub in Dubai to various international flights.

As of now, the national flagship TAAG Angola Airlines will extend international daily flights from Luanda to Lisbon, São Paulo, Johannesburg and more. This will broaden the international flights reach. As such, these flights will facilitate proximity from Angola to Africa, Europe and South America. This improvement will ease travel for both business and leisure tourists.

Business overtime moves to more convenient travel. As such, it will become easier to travel to Angola for business and leisure spanning Europe to Angola on direct flights through competitors TAAG and Emirates. This service will facilitate stays for longer periods on either continent.

While it may take some more time to increase the number of flights, it will have a lasting positive impact on the economy. Improvements on infrastructure have been made in the recent few years and more are to come, which promise to increase tourism and business travel.

Upgraded facilities at the airport and Angola’s rich cultural heritage, urban centers and gorgeous natural beauty, are and will continue to be, strong magnets to visitors from all parts of the globe. The newly built hospitality infrastructure will be integrated with Angola’s inviting and distinctive cultures in the hospitality industry to provide world-class facilities.

Emirates to Begin Regular International Services at Dr. António Agostinho Neto International Airport (AIAAN) from 1 Nov 2025 as TAAG Angola Airlines Completes Its Move on 19 Oct 2025, marking a new era for Angola’s aviation and tourism sectors. This development promises enhanced global connectivity and significant growth for the country’s hospitality industry.

The Expanding Potential of Tourism in Angola

Emirates and TAAG are among the first to open the new AIAAN airport to international traffic, making Angola a premier travel destination in Africa. The combination of international tourists, the hospitality industry, and tourist airline routes all offer very positive indications for travel to Angola.

Angola is a land of endless opportunities for tourists interested in more than just the sun and sea. With functional airports and connectivity expected to improve even more, the growing hospitality sector places Angola in the spotlight for all the right reasons.

To sum up the first chapters of AIAAN , the commencement of Emirates and TAAG services expanded Angola’s capacity in international tourism. Excited to showcase the diverse and well-rated tourist attractions of Angola and its modern infrastructure, Angola aims to host visitors. The best experience is in store for tourists with top rated airlines, airlines which guarantees most of tourist arrives.