Smoking at Dr. António Agostinho Neto International Airport (NBJ)  

Novo Aeroporto Internacional de Luanda (NAIL)

New Luanda International Airport (NBJ)

Airport Rating

4

Before Security Smoking

Smoking is only permitted in designated areas outside the terminals.

After Security Smoking

2026, May update and airport info provide by Thomas M.: There is a big and very pleasant outdoor smoking balcony on the corridor between Terminal A and terminal B open until around 11pm. Free entry for those who get a drink at the attached bar or paid entry for those who don't (I got a few beers so I don't know how much this fee is)

Further Information

Official Website

Dr. António Agostinho Neto International Airport is Angola’s newest and largest air gateway, located in the municipality of Bom Jesus in Icolo e Bengo Province, about 40 km southeast of Luanda’s city centre. Named after Angola’s first president, Agostinho Neto, the airport represents a major milestone in the country’s infrastructure development. Built with significant Chinese investment and costing around $3.8 billion, it is the largest airport ever constructed by a Chinese enterprise outside China. Designed to handle millions of passengers annually, it features modern terminals, advanced cargo facilities, and improved connectivity to both domestic and international destinations, positioning Angola as a key aviation hub in Africa