Ангола. Travel digest

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced that, as of the end of October 2025, airlines worldwide have $1.2 billion of cash trapped by government restrictions on currency repatriation. This represents a modest $100 million improvement compared with the figure reported in April 2025.

According to the latest data, 93 % of the blocked amount is located in

Border Opening Hours

When planning a trip to or from Zambia, it is essential to be aware of border post operating hours. These may vary depending on the crossing point and neighboring country. Below is an overview:

Angola–Zambia: Jimbe (06:00–18:00), Caripande / Chavunna (07:00–18:00) Zimbabwe–Zambia: Chirundu (06:00–22:00), Siavonga / Kariba (06:00–18:00), Kazungula Road (06:00–18:00),

To celebrate its 40th anniversary, Protea Hotels by Marriott has announced the opening of two new hotels, including its first hotel in Angola.

Protea Hotels by Mariott debuts in Angola with Protea by Mariott Luanda. The hotel is located between Luanda city center and Talatona. The hotel features 84 rooms and suites decorated in contemporary African style with terracotta-colored furnishings,

Luanda's new international airport, António Agostinho Neto International Airport, is due to begin passenger services later this year.

TAAG Angola Airlines was originally expected to begin domestic passenger services at the airport in March (and international passenger services were due to begin in mid-July), but all passenger services have been postponed until the last quarter of this