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Lobito, Angola

Lobito is a municipality in Angola. It is located in Benguela Province, on the Atlantic Coast north of the Catumbela Estuary.

Type CityPopulation 393,079

Why go

  • Municipality in Benguela Province, Angola.
  • Served by Lobito Airport (LLT).

History

Lobito is a municipality in Angola. It is located in Benguela Province, on the Atlantic Coast north of the Catumbela Estuary. The Lobito municipality had a population of 393,079 in 2014.

Airports

Catumbela Airport (CBT) 16 km to the centre
Catumbela, BGU, AO — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (TAAG Angola Airlines) · direct flights to 2 destinations incl. Luanda, Ondjiva (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 2 direct destinations
  • TAAG Angola Airlines DT (737-700) · 2 routes: Luanda, Ondjiva

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Benguela Airport (BUG) 33 km to the centre
Benguela, BGU, AO — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Lobito Airport (LLT) 2.5 km to the centre
Lobito, BGU, AO — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Dombe Grande Airfield 88 km to the centre
Dombe Grande, BGU, AO
Outdoor
Caimbambo Airport 91 km to the centre
Caimbambo, BGU, AO
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

Lobito, Angola
Lobito, Angola
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When to go

Tourist season
October – March

The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.

Shoulder season
April – May, September

Milder and quieter, with better value.

Worth avoiding
June – August

The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Lobito Airport (LLT); 4 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: CBT has direct flights to 2 destinations on 1 airline (incl. Luanda, Ondjiva).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Lobito, Angola. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.