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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.

Where to stay

Marginal da Catumbela, EN100, Catumbela, Angola · admin.booking.com
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No 4° Cruzamento, Avenida da Independência Benguela, Avenida da Independência, Lobito, Angola · facebook.com
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MH63+VGP, R. Robert Williams 16, Lobito, Angola
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R. Pereira D'eça, Lobito, Angola
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R. José Anchieta, Lobito, Angola
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Avenida da Independência, Lobito, Angola
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Av Brazil in 126 | Compão, R. Av. Brasil 126, Lobito, Angola
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R. Dona Maria Segunda, Lobito, Angola · mystay.ao
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Restaurants & places to go

Steak House, Restaurant · Steak House restaurant · Lobito
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American, Restaurant · American restaurant
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Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant
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Grelhados, Restaurant · Grelhados restaurant · Rua Romeiro Macedo
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Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant
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Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant
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Fried Chicken, Restaurant · Fried Chicken restaurant · 123 1234, 1234, 1234
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Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-00:00 · 41 Rua Afonso de Abulquerque
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Restaurant · restaurant · Lobito
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Restaurant · restaurant · Rua Neves Ferreira
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Restaurant · restaurant · Avenida da Independência, Restinga
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Fast Food · fast food · Lobito
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Cafe · cafe · Rua Diogo Cão
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Restaurant · restaurant · compão
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Cafe · cafe
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Restaurant · restaurant · Lobito
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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.

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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.
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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.
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Dombe Grande Airfield 88 km to the centre
Dombe Grande, BGU, AO
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Caimbambo Airport 91 km to the centre
Caimbambo, BGU, AO
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Where things are

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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.