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TAAG Angola Airlines (DT) Guide
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Flights from Luanda across Angola and to Africa, Portugal, Brazil and Cuba, fleet and cabins, baggage, check-in and how to find cheaper TAAG fares. Ask a question
In short
TAAG Angola Airlines is the flag carrier of Angola, based in Luanda at Dr. António Agostinho Neto International. It flies to about 31 destinations in Angola, Africa, Portugal, Brazil and Cuba, which covers the main Portuguese-speaking routes. TAAG is not in an alliance and runs Umbi Umbi Club. Cabins are Economy, Executiva business and Diamond First.
TAAG Angola Airlines is Angola’s state-owned national airline, now based at Luanda’s new international airport.
Please note: bookingMentor is an independent travel service and is not affiliated with TAAG Angola Airlines. Routes, schedules and baggage rules change, so always confirm the details of your booking with the airline.
What to expect
TAAG Angola Airlines (IATA DT) is the state-owned national airline of Angola, based in Luanda and flying from the new Dr. António Agostinho Neto International Airport. It runs domestic flights across Angola, regional routes in Africa and long-haul services to Portugal, Brazil and Cuba, and it is the main airline for business travellers, the Angolan diaspora and visitors flying to Luanda.
From DTA to TAAG
TAAG's roots go back to September 1938, when the colonial government set up DTA, the Divisão dos Transportes Aéreos. Flights began on 17 July 1940. DTA joined IATA in 1951 and brought in its first Fokker F27 turboprops in 1962. On 1 October 1973 the airline took the name TAAG, Transportes Aéreos de Angola, and after independence in 1975 it became Angola's flag carrier.
In September 2014 TAAG signed a ten-year management deal with Emirates, which Emirates ended in 2017.
The new Luanda airport
Dr. António Agostinho Neto International Airport replaced the old Quatro de Fevereiro airport as TAAG's base. TAAG started operations there in February 2024, and the first passenger flights, to Cabinda, left on 10 November 2024. The airport cost more than US$3 billion and can handle about 50,000 tonnes of cargo a year. Older bookings and guides may still mention the old airport, so check which one your ticket shows.
Angolan, African and long-haul routes and partners
TAAG flies to cities across Angola and runs regional routes within Africa, while long-haul flights go to Portugal, Brazil and Cuba. In 2014 the network counted 31 destinations: 13 domestic, 11 elsewhere in Africa, three in Latin America, two in Europe and three in the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
It has codeshares with Air France, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Cabo Verde Airlines, GOL, Iberia, Kenya Airways, KLM, Air Mozambique (formerly LAM), Lufthansa, Royal Air Maroc and South African Airways, which opens up connections in Europe and Africa on one ticket. TAAG is not in a global alliance.
State ownership and management
The Angolan government owns all of TAAG. Eduardo Fairen has been chief executive since 2023, and Clóvis Rosa is chairman. TAAG reported a small profit of about US$800,000 in 2022, helped by cargo, but Aviation Week reported a loss of about US$145 million in May 2026. A subsidiary, Angola Air Charter, runs cargo charters around Africa.
Flying TAAG via Luanda
Luanda is a useful connecting point between Lisbon or São Paulo and southern Africa, and TAAG fares on these routes can undercut European carriers. Leave plenty of time for transfers at the new airport and confirm which airport and terminal your flight uses before travel.
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- Founded1938
- Online check-inYes
Everything you should know
At a glance
TAAG Angola Airlines (IATA: DT, ICAO: DTA) is the flag carrier of Angola, founded in 1938 and based in Luanda. It flies about 29 passenger aircraft, including Boeing 777s and 787s, Airbus A220s and Dash 8s, to around 31 destinations in Angola, Africa, Portugal, Brazil and Cuba.
| Headquarters | Luanda, Angola |
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| Fleet types | Boeing 777-300ER, 777-200ER, 787-9, 787-10, Airbus A220-300, Boeing 737-700, Dash 8-400 |
| Frequent flyer | Umbi Umbi Club |
| Official website | taag.com |
Flight routes
Destinations and routes
These are the cities on TAAG’s published route map. Timetables change through the year, so check the TAAG schedule before you plan around a route.
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Angola
Luanda (NBJ) departures4 destinations
FromTo NBJ CAB LuandaCabinda Available airlines1 airline- TAAG Angola Airlines
FromTo NBJ SDD LuandaLubango Available airlines1 airline- TAAG Angola Airlines
FromTo NBJ CBT LuandaCatumbela Available airlines1 airline- TAAG Angola Airlines
FromTo NBJ NOV LuandaHuambo Available airlines1 airline- TAAG Angola Airlines
Africa
Luanda (NBJ) departures4 destinations
FromTo NBJ JNB LuandaJohannesburg Available airlines1 airline- TAAG Angola Airlines
FromTo NBJ LOS LuandaLagos Available airlines1 airline- TAAG Angola Airlines
FromTo NBJ BZV LuandaBrazzaville Available airlines1 airline- TAAG Angola Airlines
FromTo NBJ FIH LuandaKinshasa Available airlines1 airline- TAAG Angola Airlines
Europe & Americas
Luanda (NBJ) departures4 destinations
FromTo NBJ LIS LuandaLisbon Available airlines1 airline- TAAG Angola Airlines
FromTo NBJ OPO LuandaPorto Available airlines1 airline- TAAG Angola Airlines
FromTo NBJ GRU LuandaSão Paulo Available airlines1 airline- TAAG Angola Airlines
FromTo NBJ HAV LuandaHavana Available airlines1 airline- TAAG Angola Airlines
Fleet and aircraft
31 aircraft in December 2025: 4 Airbus A220-300s (11 more on order), 7 Boeing 737-700s due to retire, 3 777-200ERs, 5 777-300ERs, 2 787-9s, 2 787-10s (first in November 2025), 6 Dash 8-400s and 2 cargo 737s. TAAG aims for more than 40 aircraft.
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Boeing 777-300ER Wide-body Lisbon, Brazil and other long-haul routes
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Boeing 777-200ER Wide-body Lisbon, Brazil and other long-haul routes
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Boeing 787-9 Wide-body Long-haul routes
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Boeing 787-10 Wide-body Long-haul routes
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Airbus A220-300 Narrow-body · 4 (11 on order) Regional African and domestic routes
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Boeing 737-700 Narrow-body · 7 Regional routes (being replaced)
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De Havilland Canada Dash 8-400 Turboprop · 6 Domestic routes
Cabin classes
Three cabins are on sale at TAAG: Economy, Executiva (Business) and Diamond First. Not every TAAG route has all of them.
Economy All flights
Full service
MealsChecked bag includedPalanca entertainment on long-haul
Executiva (Business) All aircraft
Front cabin
Priority servicesExtra baggageLounge access
Diamond First Boeing 777
Flat-bed seats
Top serviceExtra baggage
Umbi Umbi Club
Umbi Umbi Club is TAAG’s frequent flyer scheme, and you can sign up on taag.com.
Members earn miles on TAAG flights and redeem them for award tickets and upgrades.
Baggage allowance
On TAAG, the bag allowance follows your fare type, cabin and route, and the exact figure is printed on your DT e-ticket.
Checked baggage
On your e-ticket
Cabin baggage
Depends on fare
Extra bags
Cheaper before you fly
Power banks
Cabin bag only
Allowances depend on route, cabin and fare and are shown on your e-ticket.
Pro tip: the new Luanda airport is outside the city centre; allow extra travel time to reach it.
Travel day
Online Check-in
Here is the order to follow for a DT flight: check in, sort your documents, meet the airport deadline and drop your bags.
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Step 1
Check in online
Where your flight allows it, check in on taag.com or app with your surname and booking reference or e-ticket number.
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Step 2
Prepare your documents
Before leaving for the airport, check that your passport is valid and that you hold any visa or entry document needed at the other end of your TAAG flight. Domestic DT passengers should bring a photo ID the airline accepts.
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Step 3
Arrive early
TAAG closes its check-in counters before departure, and passengers who miss the cut-off can be refused boarding. Leave room for bag drop and security at NBJ.
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Step 4
Drop your bags
At the airport, take your bags to the TAAG bag-drop point. Collect a printed DT boarding pass there if you have not saved one to your phone.
TAAG counter
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Check in and manage your booking on the official TAAG website.
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Cheap tickets
How to find a cheaper TAAG fare without giving up the bag or seat you need.
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Try midweek DT flights
TAAG fares are often lower on midweek departures. Search a spread of dates around your trip to find the cheaper days.
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Avoid peak seasons
Christmas and the European summer are busy on routes between Luanda and Portugal.
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Price the bundle, not the base fare
The lowest DT fare is not always the cheapest trip once bags and seats are added. Compare the fare types before you pay.
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TAAG has moved to the new Dr. António Agostinho Neto International Airport (NBJ), which opened to passengers in November 2024.
Yes. TAAG was fully removed from the EU air safety list in 2019 and flies to Lisbon and Porto.
Yes, within the rules of your fare. Basic DT fares are the most restrictive, so check the fare conditions first and change the booking through TAAG or your travel agent.
Yes. Children under two usually travel on an adult’s lap with an infant ticket. Add the infant when you book and check TAAG’s rules on prams and car seats.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Everything travellers ask before flying TAAG Angola Airlines.
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Getting there
TAAG is based in Luanda and is moving to the new Dr. António Agostinho Neto International Airport, where its first passenger flights began in November 2024. Check which Luanda airport your flight uses.
TAAG began operations at Dr. António Agostinho Neto International Airport in February 2024, and its first passenger flights from there, to Cabinda, left on 10 November 2024.
TAAG has codeshares with Air France, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Cabo Verde Airlines, GOL, Iberia, Kenya Airways, KLM, Air Mozambique (formerly LAM), Lufthansa, Royal Air Maroc and South African Airways.
The TAAG Angola Airlines baggage allowance depends on your route, cabin and fare. The Baggage allowance section of this guide gives 4 figures, by cabin and route where they differ. Check the allowance printed on your ticket before you pack.
Online check-in: yes. Check in on taag.com. The Check-in section of this guide walks through it in 4 steps.
No, TAAG Angola Airlines is not a member of Star Alliance, oneworld or SkyTeam.
TAAG Angola Airlines was founded in 1938, 88 years ago.
Contact TAAG Angola Airlines through its official website, taag.com.
General
TAAG flies domestic routes in Angola, regional routes within Africa, and long-haul routes to Portugal, Brazil and Cuba. Check the current timetable for exact destinations and frequencies.
TAAG flies Airbus A220-300, Boeing 737-700, Boeing 777-300ER, Boeing 787-9 and 787-10 aircraft, plus Dash 8-400 turboprops. The first Boeing 787-10 entered service in November 2025.
TAAG offers Business (called Executiva) on all aircraft and Economy. Its Boeing 777 aircraft also have a First cabin. Check your aircraft type when booking to see which cabins are available.
TAAG's frequent flyer programme is called the Umbi Umbi Club. Members earn points on TAAG flights and can use them for rewards according to the programme rules on the airline's website.
TAAG Angola Airlines uses the IATA code DT and the ICAO code DTA, a nod to its original name, Divisão dos Transportes Aéreos.
Yes. TAAG has been cleared to fly to the European Union since 17 April 2019.
Yes. TAAG ordered two 787-9s and two 787-10s in 2023 and received its first 787-10 in November 2025, becoming the first African airline to fly that model.