Luanda Airport Information

Complete guide to Quatro de Fevereiro Airport (LAD) - Your gateway to Angola

Airport Overview

Quatro de Fevereiro Airport (LAD)

Official Name: Aeroporto Internacional Quatro de Fevereiro

IATA Code: LAD

ICAO Code: FNLU

Location: Luanda, Angola

Distance from City Center: 4 km (2.5 miles)

Elevation: 74 meters (243 feet)

Operating Hours: 24/7

Quick Facts

Opened: 1954

Terminals: 2 (Domestic & International)

Runways: 2

Annual Passengers: 6+ million

Busiest Hub: TAAG Angola Airlines

Time Zone: WAT (UTC+1)

Languages: Portuguese, English

Terminal Information

International Terminal

Check-in: 3 hours before departure

Boarding Gates: 12 gates

Duty-Free: Available

Restaurants: 8 dining options

VIP Lounge: TAAG Premium Lounge

Facilities: Free WiFi, Currency Exchange, ATMs

Baggage Claim: 4 carousels

Customs: Red/Green channel system

Domestic Terminal

Check-in: 2 hours before departure

Boarding Gates: 8 gates

Shops: Convenience stores, souvenirs

Restaurants: 5 dining options

Waiting Areas: Air-conditioned lounges

Facilities: Free WiFi, Information desk

Baggage Claim: 2 carousels

Parking: Short & long-term available

Airlines & Destinations

Major Airlines

Hub TAAG Angola Airlines
Intl TAP Air Portugal
Intl Emirates
Intl Ethiopian Airlines
Intl South African Airways
Intl Turkish Airlines

Popular Destinations

Lisbon, Portugal 7h 30m
São Paulo, Brazil 8h 45m
Dubai, UAE 8h 15m
Paris, France 7h 45m
London, UK 8h 00m
Cape Town, South Africa 3h 30m

Transportation

Taxi

Cost: $15-25 to city center

Duration: 15-30 minutes

Availability: 24/7

Payment: Cash (USD/AOA)

Location: Outside arrivals hall

Airport Bus

Cost: $2-5

Duration: 45-60 minutes

Schedule: Every 30 minutes

Hours: 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Stops: Major hotels & city center

Car Rental

Companies: Hertz, Avis, Budget

Location: Arrivals hall

Requirements: International license

Cost: From $40/day

Booking: Online or on-site

Airport Facilities

Free WiFi

High-speed internet throughout the airport

Currency Exchange

Multiple exchange counters and ATMs

Duty-Free Shopping

Extensive duty-free and retail stores

VIP Lounges

Premium lounges with refreshments

Contact Information

General Information

+244 222 321 000

Flight Information

+244 222 321 111

Lost & Found

+244 222 321 222

Customer Service

+244 222 321 333

Travel Tips

Before You Travel

  • • Check visa requirements for your destination
  • • Arrive 3 hours early for international flights
  • • Arrive 2 hours early for domestic flights
  • • Check baggage restrictions with your airline
  • • Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months
  • • Consider travel insurance
  • • Check currency exchange rates

At the Airport

  • • Use online check-in when possible
  • • Keep important documents accessible
  • • Stay hydrated and eat before security
  • • Charge electronic devices
  • • Follow security guidelines
  • • Keep receipts for duty-free purchases
  • • Monitor flight status regularly