Airlink Moves Flights To Luanda’s New Airport

Airlink Moves Flights To Luanda’s New Airport

Tuesday, 17 February 2026, Johannesburg – Airlink, Southern Africa’s premier airline, will move its Luanda flights to the city’s new Dr Agostinho Neto International Airport (IATA code: NBJ) from Sunday, 01 March 2026.

Airlink flights currently operate to Luanda’s 4 de Fevereiro International Airport. The move is in line with the transfer of international and domestic flights to the newly commissioned airport, which is located approximately 45km East of the capital city.

“With Angola’s economic diversification and growth strategy, the country is rapidly emerging as an important Airlink market for business travel, with Luanda as the primary gateway. The state-of-the-art new airport promises to facilitate smooth and efficient passenger, baggage and cargo flows, and a comfortable experience for our travellers,” said Airlink CEO, de Villiers Englebrecht.

Airlink launched its Johannesburg–Luanda service in 2021 and currently operates four weekly return flights between the two economic hubs.

Flights on the Johannesburg (JNB) – Luanda route will operate to and from the new airport (NBJ) on these days and at these times:

*From Sunday, 01 March 2026. Times shown are local at points of departure and arrival.

To plan, book and manage your Airlink journey, visit www.FlyAirlink.com. Alternatively, download the FlyAirlink App, or contact your travel agent.

Essential information for Airlink customers at the new Dr Agostinho Neto International Airport

• The new airport is well sign-posted with signage in both Portuguese and English.
• Airlink flights will arrive and depart from gate B20 at the International Terminal.
• Airport check-in opens two hours before flight departure. Online check-in is permissible in Angola, and travellers are required to download digital copies of their boarding passes.
• Although electronic “e-gate” scanners have been installed at the airport’s immigration checkpoint, passengers are required to have their passports physically inspected and stamped.
• Airlink’s Customer Service Desk is located at counter D and contactable on tel: +244 922 318 984 to assist passengers travelling on that specific day.
• On days when there are no scheduled flights, passengers are requested to contact the Airlink GSA representative, GITU-KIAME, on tel: +244 933 404 034 / + 244 932 588 098, or alternatively, to reach out directly to their respective travel agencies for assistance.
• The Estrada de Catete (EN-230) dual-carriageway is the main road link between Dr Neto Airport and the city centre. Travel by road takes approximately 45 minutes (however, it is the main artery connecting Luanda with several interior towns, and traffic can be congested).
• All passenger airport charges and taxes are included in the ticket price.

Onboard

Airlink flies comfortable and efficient 98-seat Embraer E190 jetliners on the route, which feature its premium Business Class and great value Economy Class services.

Airlink’s intra-continental Business Class service on its state-of-the-art Embraer E-jets features wide seats arranged in a two-plus-one abreast configuration, with plenty of legroom between rows. Service includes complimentary meals and beverages, a 40kg check-in luggage allowance and priority boarding. Economy Class tickets include a 30kg free luggage allowance.

All passengers receive a free 15kg sports equipment allowance. Onboard, customers are treated to a complimentary light meal, refreshments, generous leg room and a choice of aisle or window seat (Airlink’s aircraft do not have middle seats).