Travelling from Quatro de Fevereiro Airport (LAD) to N'djili Airport (FIH): what you need to know
Luanda and Kinshasa share the UTC+1 timezone. This means you won't need to account for any time differences.
To ensure you catch your LAD to FIH flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like April, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
With direct flights from Quatro de Fevereiro Airport to N'djili Airport available through various airlines, getting to Kinshasa (and then other destinations in DR Congo) is easy. You can travel nonstop with these carriers:
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is TAAG.
With a reliable 81.25% of services arriving as planned, Qatar Airways has the best on-time record for LAD to FIH flights.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Quatro de Fevereiro Airport to N'djili Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between LAD and FIH include:
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
Pointe Noire Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Quatro de Fevereiro Airport (LAD) to N'djili Airport (FIH)
At the moment, 583 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Quatro de Fevereiro Airport to N'djili Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 1.322 €. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
It's a good idea to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from LAD to FIH. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Quatro de Fevereiro Airport to N'djili Airport across the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from LAD to FIH by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Quatro de Fevereiro Airport to N'djili Airport.
Handy information about Quatro de Fevereiro Airport (LAD)
69.02% of flights departing from Quatro de Fevereiro Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Quatro de Fevereiro Airport is about 5 kilometres from central Luanda. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking an early flight from Quatro de Fevereiro Airport to N'djili Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near LAD:
Arriving at N'djili Airport (FIH)
Once your Quatro de Fevereiro Airport to N'djili Airport flight has touched down, unwind at a hotel close by. Hotel Stella is a comfortable option that's not too far from FIH.
Getting from N'djili Airport (FIH) to central Kinshasa
N'djili Airport is approximately 23 kilometres from central Kinshasa. The drive time takes around 40 minutes.
When to fly to N'djili Airport (FIH)
August is the busiest month for flights from Quatro de Fevereiro Airport to N'djili Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Kinshasa in February.
Before locking in your flight from Quatro de Fevereiro Airport to N'djili Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. September is the warmest month in Kinshasa, with the temperature ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LAD to FIH sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of DR Congo
You've done Kinshasa, now it's time to explore more of DR Congo. Journey about 274 kilometres south-west to Matadi to check off its popular sights. From Belvédère to CEF La Borne Matadi and Rond point mvuadu, your itinerary will be busy.
Another favourite stop in DR Congo, Boma is about 306 kilometres south-west of Kinshasa. Set aside time for highlights including Baobab de Stanley.