Flying from Faro Airport (FAO) to Quatro de Fevereiro Airport (LAD): what you need to know
The timezone in Luanda is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of Faro.
Your FAO to LAD flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Faro Airport to Quatro de Fevereiro Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between FAO and LAD:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Brussels Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Faro Airport (FAO) to Quatro de Fevereiro Airport (LAD)
Right now, 1.113 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Faro Airport to Quatro de Fevereiro Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 2.022 €. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from FAO to LAD, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Faro Airport to Quatro de Fevereiro Airport across each month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
Save time looking for cheap flights from FAO to LAD by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Faro Airport to Quatro de Fevereiro Airport.
Handy information about Faro Airport (FAO)
Of all flights departing from Faro Airport, 76.66% land on schedule at their destination.
Faro Airport is around 10 kilometres from central Faro. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 35 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to FAO? If you've booked an early flight from Faro Airport to Quatro de Fevereiro Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Quatro de Fevereiro Airport (LAD)
Reserve a hotel close to LAD if you have a late Faro Airport to Quatro de Fevereiro Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a Quatro de Fevereiro Airport rental car and discover Luanda and beyond with your own wheels. Budget, Europcar and Hertz are popular outlets to choose from here.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Quatro de Fevereiro Airport around four weeks before you set off.
Getting from Quatro de Fevereiro Airport (LAD) to central Luanda
Quatro de Fevereiro Airport to central Luanda has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 5 kilometres away.
When to fly to Quatro de Fevereiro Airport (LAD)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Faro Airport to Quatro de Fevereiro Airport. April is the most popular month to head to Luanda. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Faro Airport to Quatro de Fevereiro Airport for March if you'd like to go to Luanda during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from FAO to LAD in July. Average temperatures are between 18ºC (64ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) then.
Explore more of Angola
Lobito is just one of the many cities in Angola waiting to be explored after you've experienced Luanda. Around 386 kilometres away to the south, top sights here include Igreja Restinga, Igreja Universal and Igreja São Jose Da Caponte.
Benguela is another must-experience destination in Angola and is around 418 kilometres south of Luanda. No trip is complete without seeing Igreja Pentecostal Carisma, Jehovah's Witness Kingdom Hall and Sé Catedral.
