Cabinda Airport Overview

Cabinda Airport (IATA: CAB, ICAO: FNCA) serves the Cabinda Province of Angola, providing an important connection between this exclave region and the rest of the country. The airport mainly handles domestic flights within Angola and supports limited regional operations.
Located near Cabinda city, the airport is managed by Angola’s civil aviation authority and is vital for the movement of passengers and goods in this oil-rich region. Its strategic importance comes from its location near the Congo border and the Atlantic coast, making it a regional hub for trade and logistics.

Location and Accessibility

Cabinda Airport is conveniently located just 3 km southeast of Cabinda city centre, ensuring quick access for both residents and visitors.

• By Car: Taxis and private car services are the most common means of reaching the airport.

• By Bus: Limited public transport operates around Cabinda, but hotel shuttles and local minibuses often connect the airport with key city points.

• By Sea: Ferry connections are available between Cabinda and Luanda, complementing air travel options.

Due to its proximity to the Democratic Republic of Congo, Cabinda also serves as a travel point for cross-border visitors and business executives involved in the oil industry.

Facilities at Cabinda Airport

Cabinda Airport provides basic yet functional amenities to ensure passenger convenience and operational efficiency. The single-terminal airport is designed to handle both passengers and light cargo operations.

Main Facilities:

• Passenger terminal with check-in and waiting areas

• Lounge area for domestic travelers

• Snack bars and vending options for refreshments

• Customs and immigration services for regional flights

• Taxi and car rental services available outside the terminal

• Security and medical facilities on site

While not large, the airport’s facilities are being gradually upgraded to meet growing regional travel demand.

Airlines and Flight Operations

Cabinda Airport primarily operates domestic flights connecting Cabinda with other major cities in Angola.

Main Airline:

• TAAG Angola Airlines (DT) – operates multiple daily flights to Luanda (LAD), the capital city.

Occasionally, charter and business flights operate to other parts of Africa for oil and gas industry travel. The route between Luanda and Cabinda remains one of the busiest domestic air corridors in Angola.

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Nearby Attractions

Cabinda is known for its rich natural beauty and cultural heritage. Travellers arriving at Cabinda Airport can explore:

• Tchowa Waterfalls – A scenic natural attraction surrounded by forest

• Cathedral of Cabinda – A historic landmark in the city centre

• Cabinda Museum – Displays local culture, art, and history

• Chiloango River Estuary – Ideal for nature lovers and photographers

• Beaches of Malembo – Peaceful coastal areas near the Atlantic shore

These attractions make Cabinda a unique stop for both tourists and business travelers seeking to experience Angola’s coastal charm.

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1	Thiruvananthapuram International Airport	TRV	Thiruvananthapuram
2	Sri Guru Ram Das Ji International Airport	ATQ	Amritsar
3	Tiruchirappalli International Airport	TRZ	Tirupati
4	Hindon Airport	HDO	Lucknow	N/A
5	Pune Airport	PNQ	Pune
6	Pakyong Airport	PYG	Pakyong
7	Coimbatore International Airport	CJB	Coimbatore
8	Birsa Munda Airport	IXR	Ranchi
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11	Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport	LKO	Lucknow
12	Veer Savarkar International Airport	IXZ	Port Blair
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14	Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport	AMD	Ahmedabad
15	Bir Tikendrajit International Airport	IMF	Imphal
16	Indira Gandhi International Airport	DEL	Delhi
17	Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport	VNS	Varanasi
18	Raja Bhoj Airport	BHO	Bhopal
19	Calicut International Airport	CCJ	Kozhikode
20	Mangaluru International Airport	IXE	Mangaluru
21	Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport	IXA	Agartala
22	Manohar International Airport	GOX	Goa
23	Nashik International Airport	ISK	Nashik
24	Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport	CCU	Kolkata
25	Srinagar Airport	SXR	Srinagar
26	Vadodara Airport	BDQ	Vadodara
27	Dimapur Airport	DMU	Dimapur
28	Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport	NAG	Nagpur
29	Vijayawada International Airport	VGA	Vijayawada
30	Jaipur International Airport	JAI	Jaipur
31	Cochin International Airport	COK	Cochin
32	Surat International Airport	STV	Surat
33	Shillong Airport	SHL	Shillong
34	Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport	GAU	Guwahati
35	Gaya Airport	GAY	Gaya
36	Visakhapatnam International Airport	VTZ	Visakhapatnam
37	Kempegowda International Airport	BLR	Bengaluru
38	Tirupati International Airport	TIR	Tirupati
39	Bagdogra International Airport	IXB	Bagdogra
40	Kannur International Airport	CNN	Kannur
41	Lengpui Airport	AJL	Aizawl
42	Biju Patnaik International Airport	BBI	Bhubaneswar
43	Jammu Airport	IXJ	Jammu	N/A
44	Chennai International Airport	MAA	Chennai
45	Darbhanga Airport	DBR	Darbhanga
46	Madurai Airport	IXM	Madurai
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10	Fayzabad Airport	FBD	Afghanistan
11	Cuango-Luzamba Airport	LZM	Angola
12	Aberdeen International	ABZ	United Kingdom
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14	V. C. Bird International Airport	ANU	Antigua And Barbuda
15	Jersey	JER	United Kingdom	N/A
16	Joaquim Kapango Airport	SVP	Angola
17	Quatro De Fevereiro International Airport	LAD	Angola
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19	Farah Airport	FAH	Afghanistan
20	Dubai Creek Seaplane Base (Heliport)	DCG	United Arab Emirates
21	Liverpool John Lennon	LPL	United Kingdom	N/A
22	City Of Derry	LDY	United Kingdom
23	Brighton City	ESH	United Kingdom
24	Porto Amboim Airport	PBN	Angola
25	Saint Mary's / Isles Of Scilly	ISC	United Kingdom	N/A
26	Zaranj Airport	ZAJ	Afghanistan
27	Glasgow	GLA	United Kingdom	N/A
28	Inverness Airport	INV	United Kingdom	N/A
29	Norwich	NWI	United Kingdom	N/A
30	Al Maktoum International Airport (Dubai World Central)	DWC	United Arab Emirates
31	Kuran Wa Munjan Airport	KUR	Afghanistan
32	Dirico Airport	DRC	Angola
33	Glasgow Prestwick	PIK	United Kingdom	N/A
34	Chaghcharan Airport	CCN	Afghanistan
35	Tarinkot Airport	TII	Afghanistan
36	Khwahan Airport	KWH	Afghanistan
37	London Gatwick	LGW	United Kingdom	N/A
38	Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport	KDH	Afghanistan
39	Bristol	BRS	United Kingdom
40	Southampton	SOU	United Kingdom	N/A
41	Cazombo Airport	CAV	Angola
42	Kabul International Airport	KBL	Afganistan
43	Benguela Airport	BUG	Angola
44	Kukës International Airport Zayed	KFZ	Albania
45	Syunik Airport	YUK	Armenia
46	Nili Airport	NLI	Afghanistan
47	Leeds Bradford	LBA	United Kingdom	N/A
48	Oxford	OXF	United Kingdom	N/A
49	Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza	TIA	Albania
50	Dundee	DND	United Kingdom
51	Luau Airport	UAL	Angola	N/A
52	Andorra–La Seu D'Urgell Airport	LEU	Andorra
53	Bournemouth	BOH	United Kingdom
54	Benbecula	BEB	United Kingdom
55	London Luton	LTN	United Kingdom	N/A
56	Ronaldsway	IOM	Isle Of Man	N/A
57	Cafunfo Airport	CFF	Angola
58	Wick John O'Groats	WIC	United Kingdom	N/A
59	Guernsey	GCI	United Kingdom	N/A
60	Cambridge City	CBG	United Kingdom
61	Saurimo Airport	VHC	Angola	N/A
62	Maymana Airport	MMZ	Afghanistan
63	Darwaz Airport	DAZ	Afghanistan
64	London Southend	SEN	United Kingdom	N/A
65	Lumbala Airport	GGC	Angola
66	East Midlands	EMA	United Kingdom
67	Malanje Airport	MEG	Angola
68	Menongue Airport	SPP	Angola
69	Andorra La Vella	ALV	Andorra
70	Welwitschia Mirabilis International Airport	MSZ	Angola
71	Uíge Airport	UGO	Angola
72	Nzagi Airport	NZA	Angola
73	Negage Airport	GXG	Angola
74	Penzance Heliport	PZE	United Kingdom	N/A
75	Sardeh Band Airport	SBF	Afghanistan
76	Bagram Air Base	OAI	Afghanistan
77	Cabinda Airport	CAB	Angola
78	Alderney	ACI	United Kingdom
79	Wycombe Air Park	HYC	United Kingdom	N/A
80	N'zeto Airport	ARZ	Angola
81	Taloqan Airport	TQN	Afghanistan
82	Khost International Airport	KHT	Afghanistan
83	Uruzgan Airport	URZ	Afghanistan
84	Houari Boumediene Airport	ALG	Algeria
85	N'dalatando Airport	NDF	Angola
86	Edinburgh	EDI	United Kingdom
87	Gardez Airport	GRG	Afghanistan
88	Coventry Airport Limited	CVT	United Kingdom
89	Belfast International	BFS	United Kingdom
90	Cuito Cuanavale Airport	CTI	Angola
91	Heathrow	LHR	United Kingdom	N/A
92	Ondjiva Pereira Airport	VPE	Angola
93	Dubai International Airport	DXB	United Arab Emirates
94	Newcastle International	NCL	United Kingdom	N/A
95	Cornwall Airport Newquay	NQY	United Kingdom
96	Catumbela Airport	CBT	Angola
97	Lucapa Airport	LBZ	Angola
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102	Manston International	MSE	United Kingdom	N/A
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105	Jamba Airport	JMB	Angola
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108	Cardiff	CWL	United Kingdom
109	Exeter	EXT	United Kingdom
110	Manchester	MAN	United Kingdom	N/A
111	Bamyan Airport	BIN	Afghanistan
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114	Sumbe Airport	NDD	Angola
115	Humberside Airport	HUY	United Kingdom	N/A
116	Birmingham	BHX	United Kingdom
117	Sumburgh	LSI	United Kingdom	N/A
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119	Soyo Airport	SZA	Angola
120	Luena Airport	LUO	Angola
121	Carlisle Lake District	CAX	United Kingdom
122	London City	LCY	United Kingdom	N/A
123	London Stansted	STN	United Kingdom	N/A
124	Sheberghan Airport	SBH	Afghanistan	N/A
125	Lubango Airport	SDD	Angola
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. What is the IATA code for Cabinda Airport?
A1. The IATA code for Cabinda Airport is CAB.

Q2. Which airlines operate from Cabinda Airport?
A2. TAAG Angola Airlines is the main carrier operating domestic flights, primarily to Luanda.

Q3. How far is Cabinda Airport from the city centre?
A3. It is approximately 3 km southeast of Cabinda city centre.

Q4. Does Cabinda Airport handle international flights?
A4. Currently, it mainly handles domestic flights, though some regional charter flights are operated for business travel.

Q5. What facilities are available at Cabinda Airport?
A5. Facilities include a passenger terminal, snack bar, car rental services, customs, and medical support.