Quatro de Fevereiro International Airport

Airport Airport

IATA Code
LAD
ICAO Code
FNLU
Airport Type
Large Airport
Class
International

Quatro de Fevereiro International Airport (LAD) is Angola’s principal international airport, serving Luanda and the surrounding region. It is the country’s main gateway for international travel and the primary base for national carrier TAAG Angola Airlines.

The airport layout centres on a main passenger terminal that handles international and domestic flights; facilities reflect its role as the country’s largest airport rather than a multi-terminal hub system.

Quatro de Fevereiro International Airport
Elevation: 74 m
-8.8584, 13.2312

Getting to and From Quatro de Fevereiro International Airport #

The airport is connected to Luanda by road; travel to central Luanda is typically by taxi or private transfer and can take 30-60 minutes depending on traffic and time of day.

  • Rail/Metro: There is no rail link to the terminal.
  • Buses: Limited scheduled public bus services serve the airport; many passengers use hotel transfers or taxis.
  • Taxis: Taxis and private cars are the most common option; agree the fare in advance or use a metered taxi when available.
  • Ride-share: Ride-share availability is limited compared with larger international cities; check locally for options.
  • Driving: Road access is direct but traffic and security considerations can affect journey time.

Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Quatro de Fevereiro International Airport #

Facilities at Luanda’s main airport include basic passenger services, airline ticket counters, customs/immigration for international arrivals and a modest selection of shops and cafes.

  • Lounges: Some airline lounges are available primarily for business-class and status passengers.
  • Food & drink: Cafés and small restaurants are available landside and airside.
  • Wi‑Fi: Wi‑Fi and communications services are available but can be limited; consider an international roaming plan or local SIM purchased in the city.
  • Charging & accessibility: Basic charging points and accessible facilities exist; larger or specialised services may require advance arrangements.

Tips for Quatro de Fevereiro International Airport #

  • Quatro de Fevereiro is the main international gateway to Luanda - domestic onward connections often require extra time for baggage transfers.
  • TAAG Angola Airlines operates many international routes from Luanda; check flight times carefully as schedules can change.
  • Local taxis are the most common way to reach central Luanda; arrange transport through your hotel where possible.

Weather & Climate near Quatro de Fevereiro International Airport #

Climate

Quatro de Fevereiro International Airport's climate is classified as Hot Semi-Arid - Hot Semi-Arid climate with hot summers (peaking in March) and warm winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 17°C to 32°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 74 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JuneJulySeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
34°
Warmest Month
18°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is hot, feeling like 29°C due to high humidity. Moderate rainfall (32 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

83 Excellent

Comfort

29°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
23° 31°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

32 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
12.4h daylight

February

February is hot, feeling like 31°C due to high humidity. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

69 Good

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
24° 32°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

53 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
12.3h daylight

March

March is the hottest month, feeling like 32°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (131 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

65 Good

Comfort

32°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
24° 32°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

131 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
12.0h daylight

April

April is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (159 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

63 Good

Comfort

32°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
24° 32°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

159 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
11.8h daylight

May

May is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Light rainfall.

91 Ideal

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
22° 31°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

17 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
11.6h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 19°C. The driest month with just 0 mm.

93 Ideal

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
19° 27°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.4
UV Index
High
11.5h daylight

July

July is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 17°C. The driest month with just 0 mm.

93 Ideal

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
17° 25°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.2
UV Index
High
11.6h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 18°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.

91 Ideal

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
18° 25°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.2
UV Index
High
11.7h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 20°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
20° 27°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

2 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
11.9h daylight

October

October is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 21°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.

88 Excellent

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
21° 29°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

6 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.6
UV Index
Very High
12.2h daylight

November

November is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Moderate rainfall (40 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

83 Excellent

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
23° 30°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

40 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
12.4h daylight

December

December is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Moderate rainfall (40 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

83 Excellent

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
22° 30°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

40 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
12.5h daylight

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