As part of its strategy to position Luanda as a leading aviation hub in Africa, facilitating passenger flows between regional markets and intercontinental destinations, TAAG Angola Airlines has officially opened bookings for its new route between Luanda and Praia, Cape Verde.
Commercial operations on the new route will commence effective December 12, 2026 offering two (2) weekly frequencies. The new service is scheduled to operate from Luanda on Monday and Saturday, with return flights from Praia on Tuesday and Sunday.
With and T approximate flight time of four hours each way, the route will be served by an Airbus A220-300, offering a total capacity of 137 passengers, including 12 Premium Class seats and 125 Economy Class seats providing passengers with greater travel flexibility, particularly during the festive season and the beginning of 2027.
In addition to its commercial significance, the new route is expected to support stronger economic and business ties, stimulate tourism flows, and facilitate travel between Angola and Cape Verde.
Furthermore, the new service between Luanda and Praia also represents the first phase of a broader regional development project of the airline that envisages the extension of the route to Dakar, Senegal, in 2027 pending necessary approvals from the Senegalese civil aviation authorities and the completion of all applicable operational procedures.
