By air. Almost all international visitors arrive through Luanda. The new Dr. Antonio Agostinho Neto International Airport (NBJ), which fully opened in 2025 about 40 kilometers southeast of the city center, is a dramatic improvement over the old Quatro de Fevereiro airport. TAAG Angola Airlines is the national carrier, with direct flights to Lisbon, Porto, Sao Paulo, Cape Town, Johannesburg, Windhoek, Nairobi, and several West African capitals. TAP Air Portugal, Ethiopian Airlines, and a handful of other carriers also serve Luanda. Lisbon is the most common European gateway, with multiple daily flights. From the Americas, Sao Paulo has the best connections. There are no direct flights from North America.
By land. Angola shares borders with Namibia, Zambia, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and the Republic of Congo. The most straightforward crossing is from Namibia at Oshikango/Santa Clara, near Ondjiva -- the road on the Namibian side is paved and the border post is functional. The crossing from Zambia via Jimbe is possible but remote. DRC border crossings exist at several points but conditions vary widely and security can be an issue. Always check current conditions before attempting a land crossing, and carry all required documentation. Angola does not issue visas at land borders -- you must arrive with a valid visa.
By sea. There are no passenger ferry services to Angola. The main commercial ports are in Luanda, Lobito, Cabinda, and Namibe, but these handle cargo, not travelers.