TAAG to Fly Luanda–Praia Twice Weekly From 12 December 2026

TAAG Angola Airlines will begin direct flights between Luanda and Praia on 12 December 2026, giving travellers a new direct link between Angola and Cape Verde. The airline said ticket sales for the route opened on 28 October, and the service is scheduled to start ahead of the December holiday period.

Key facts

• First flights: 12 December 2026, between Luanda and Praia
• Frequency: twice weekly
• Flight time: about four hours in each direction
• Aircraft: Airbus A220-300, with 12 Premium Class and 125 Economy Class seats
• Tickets: on sale via TAAG's website, mobile app, sales offices and participating travel agencies

When do the flights operate?

According to TAAG, flights will depart Luanda on Mondays and Saturdays, with return services leaving Praia on Tuesdays and Sundays. The journey takes approximately four hours each way.

TAAG plans to operate the route mainly with Airbus A220-300 aircraft configured for 137 passengers, split between 12 Premium Class seats and 125 Economy Class seats. The route will run through Dr. António Agostinho Neto International Airport in Luanda.

Who is the route for?

TAAG says the service is intended for business travellers, tourists and passengers connecting through Luanda to other destinations in Africa and beyond. The two Portuguese-speaking countries have had limited direct aviation links, and the airline says the new route is designed to support trade, business travel, family visits and tourism.

Praia, the capital of Cape Verde, is on Santiago Island and offers access to cultural attractions, historic sites and coastal destinations. Travellers can also use connections within Cape Verde to reach other islands, subject to local airline and ferry schedules. Passengers departing Cape Verde will gain onward access through Luanda to TAAG's domestic and international network, depending on flight schedules.

How do I book?

Tickets are already available through TAAG's website, mobile application, sales offices and participating travel agencies. No fare prices are stated in the announcement.

Is a Dakar extension happening?

TAAG's expansion plans include a proposed extension of the route to Dakar, Senegal, during 2027. However, the airline says the Dakar service has not been authorised and has no confirmed start date.

According to TAAG, the extension depends on receiving the necessary approvals from Senegalese aviation authorities and completing relevant operational procedures. Ticket sales for the Dakar segment will be announced once those requirements are met.

What this means for travellers

Travellers heading to Cape Verde from Angola, or connecting onward through Luanda, can now book a direct twice-weekly service starting 12 December 2026. Those planning trips around the December holiday period should check the Monday and Saturday departures from Luanda and the Tuesday and Sunday returns from Praia when arranging travel. Anyone hoping to continue to Senegal should treat the Dakar extension as unconfirmed and wait for TAAG's announcement before making plans.

The Luanda–Praia route forms part of TAAG's strategy to position Luanda as a regional and international hub while it expands its network and modernises its fleet with Airbus A220 and Boeing 787 aircraft.