Turkish Airlines cuts Luanda service as Angola's new airport sees low traffic
Euronews1 min read109 words
Istanbul’s flagship carrier has announced the permanent suspension of its Luanda service, joining four other African routes it is withdrawing. The decision marks the latest departure of an international airline from Angola’s capital since the inauguration of the new airport in 2023, a facility that was designed to accommodate up to 15 million passengers annually.
The airport’s underperformance has become evident, with traffic falling well short of projections; in 2025 it handled fewer than 800,000 passengers, less than one‑tenth of its intended capacity. The low demand appears to be influencing carriers’ strategic assessments, prompting the Istanbul airline to cease operations to Luanda and reallocate resources to more viable markets.
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