Cheap flights from Luanda (LAD)

Angola's primary international gateway on the Atlantic coast

Quatro de Fevereiro International is the busiest airport in Angola and the main hub for TAAG Angola Airlines, named after the start of the Angolan independence war. It sits around 4 km southeast of central Luanda and connects the capital with Lisbon, Sao Paulo, Addis Ababa, Johannesburg and a network of domestic Angolan cities.

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Airlines flying from Luanda (LAD)

Major carriers: TAAG Angola Airlines, TAP Air Portugal, Ethiopian Airlines, Emirates.

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Frequently asked questions

Which airlines fly from Luanda Quatro de Fevereiro Airport?
TAAG Angola Airlines is based at LAD, with major international service from TAP Air Portugal, Ethiopian Airlines, Emirates and others. Flightmussy compares every carrier on the route in one results page, so you can see at a glance which week is actually cheapest.
How far is Luanda Airport from the city center?
Quatro de Fevereiro International sits roughly 4 km southeast of central Luanda, but traffic in the capital is heavy and a transfer can take 30 minutes to an hour. Hotel transfers are widely recommended over street-hailed taxis for first-time visitors.
Are there direct flights from Luanda to Lisbon?
Yes, both TAAG Angola Airlines and TAP Air Portugal operate daily nonstop flights between Luanda (LAD) and Lisbon (LIS), making it the busiest long-haul route from Angola. The Flightmussy fare heatmap shows which weeks are cheapest across the next twelve months.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Luanda?
International fares from LAD tend to peak around Angolan and Portuguese holiday periods in July, August and December. Shoulder seasons in March-May and October usually offer better deals. The Flightmussy 12-month heatmap makes the price pattern visible at a glance.

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