Angola travel advice

Explore our complete guide to Angola with the latest travel advice for travellers and holidaymakers including official updates and local travel tips for Angola.

Angola travel guide - essential info

Below is a beginner's guide to Angola with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.

Angola - quick facts
Time difference UK +1 hour
Language(s) Portuguese
Currency Angolan Kwanza
Electricity C + F plug (220V)
Driving side Right
Visa✝ Yes

Why visit Angola?

Considering a holiday to the Angola? Here are some of the very good reasons it makes such a wonderful holiday destination be it for culture or nature to ensure you get the most out of your 2025/2026 escape.

  • Culture vultures
    Culture
  • Nature lovers - nature & wildlife
    Nature

✝ = requirements for UK travellers.

Travelling to Angola?
  Hotels  Holiday rentals  Flights 

Recommended for Angola

Angola deals >>

Back to top

Angola weather

  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Maximum daytime temperature °C
Hours of sunshine (daily)
Days with some rainfall
Sea temperature °C

The Angola weather guide shows long term monthly averages for Luanda.

Angola destinations >>

Travel Up: up to £15 off flight & hotel bookings

  • Save up to £15 on flights & hotels with Travel Up
  • Offer only valid on bookings of £300 or more
  • Use discount code at check out for offer to apply
Show discount codeShow discount code ******S15
Redeem Travel Up discount code >>

Expires at 23:59 on Saturday 30th Nov 2024 · View all Travel Up offers

Back to top

Angola travel advice

Check the latest travel advice on visiting Angola from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.

Learn more about the current safety and security risks from terrorism, natural disasters and more. Read about the local laws and customs to consider when travelling around Angola.

Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

FCDOFCDO travel advice

Back to top

Angola travel health

Find out more about staying safe when travelling to Angola with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.

Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in Angola, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.

Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Back to top

Angola covid live updates

Check the latest live updates on Covid-19 in Angola with the vaccination requirements, current available statistics and up-to-date travel advice from government agencies.

Back to top

Angola travel features

Do you want to learn more about Angola? Read our latest features covering travel tips and insider destination guides on where to go and what to do in Angola.

We don't currently have any travel features on Angola. Discover more about holiday destinations around the world with this selection of general travel articles.

Back to top

Angola FAQs

Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to Angola including the current entry restrictions, covid rules, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.

Are there entry restrictions to Angola due to Covid-19?

Angola is open to fully vaccinated travellers only from the UK.

Negative PCR test results and proof of full Covid-19 vaccination required for arrivals from the UK.

Do I need to quarantine in the UK if I travel from Angola?

You do not need to quarantine on arrival in the UK from Angola. The UK no longer requires a passenger locator form, Covid-19 test or proof of vaccination.

What is the time difference between Angola and the UK?

The time difference between Angola and the UK is UK time+1 hour.

What is the main language spoken in Angola?

The main language spoken in Angola is Portuguese.

Learn a language for Angola with Babbel*, Mondly* and Busuu*.

What is the currency in Angola?

The currency in Angola is the Angolan Kwanza (AOA).

Which plugs are used in Angola?

Angola uses electrical plug type C + F (220 Volts).

Which side of the road do they drive on in Angola?

They drive on the right side of the road in Angola.

Transport options for Angola

Do you need a visa for Angola?

Yes, UK passport holders do need a visa to enter Angola.

Check Angola visa requirements for all passport holders with VisaHQ* and iVisa.com*.

Travel advice by country

Explore holidays in the sun for less

More holidays

Airport parking

More parking

Airport lounges

More lounges

Top ^