The total number of Airports in Angola is 244, and among these, 32 airports are paved. The capital city has an international airport, called 4 de Fevereiro International Airport that is situated 4 km from Luanda. The Airports in Angola are under the control of Transportes Aereos de Angola (TAAG) as well as Air France, Air Namibie, South Africa, Sabena, TAP of Portugal and different regional carriers.
The main airline of Angola is TAAG Angola Airlines (DT). It has connections with some states in Africa, which include South Africa (Johannesburg), Namibia (Windhoek), Zimbabwe (Harare), Republic of Congo and Democratic Republic of Congo. There are also flights to Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. There are good numbers of flights to Angola available that connect Luanda and other European cities as well as many South African cities. Some of these are South African Airways that operate from Johannesburg to Luanda, British Airways with direct flight between London and Luanda, TAP Air Portugal that has connection from Lisbon to Luanda, Air France that has connection between Paris and Luanda.
There are Angola Airports for domestic transport at Bengula, Huambo, Cabinda, Nambie and Catumbela, close to Lobito.
Tourists to Angola must remember that taxis are not available near 4 de Fevereiro International Airport. One should make advance arrangements for transport with their hotel representative, sponsors and business partners before coming to the country. There are different famous car rental companies available which can be contacted before hand. The airport has many facilities, including restaurant, bar, bureau de change, post office, 24 hour medical facilities. This medical center provides cholera and yellow fever vaccination services.
One can also get into Angola through the border post near Oshikango in Namibia or Ngiva in Angola as well as Rubdu in Namibia by Car. These include the Sabta Chara from Oshikango (Namibia) and Rubdu (Namibia). The other borders of Angola are meant for the refugees or are not safe to cross.
The following items are prohibited to be carried by passengers coming to Angola include firearms and ammunition, plants from infected areas, gaming machines, pornographic materials, pure alcohol (denatured), dangerous medicines and food stuffs, fiscal and postal stamps and valuables, animals without corresponding certificates.
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