How to find cheap flights from Luanda
The lowest price currently available for a one-way flight from Luanda is RM590, departing from Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto.
A return fare starts at RM1,236.
Of all the cities you can fly to from Luanda, Cabinda is the cheapest.
Where you take off from in Luanda can make a real difference to the fare. Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Airport (NBJ) and Luanda Airport (LAD) are worth comparing for the best deal.
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Find cheaper plane tickets from Luanda by booking early. The general advice is to book two to six months in advance for international journeys, and one to three months ahead if you're travelling domestically.
Select 'Add nearby airports' at the start of your search to compare prices across airports in or around your destination. Even if you have a preference, checking out a neighboring airport could unlock much better flight options or even much lower fares.
Alternatively, let the lowest fares decide where you go. Choose 'Explore everywhere' from Luanda to find out where your budget stretches furthest.
Flying from Luanda: what you need to know
All departures from Luanda use the local UTC+1 time zone.
These are the top airlines flying from Luanda and the airports they fly out of:
TAAG Angola Airlines: Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Airport (NBJ) and Luanda Airport (LAD)
TAP Air Portugal: Luanda Airport (LAD) and Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Airport (NBJ)
Ethiopian Airlines: Luanda Airport (LAD) and Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Airport (NBJ)
Visiting another country? Entry rules can differ depending on your passport and travel plans, so always check ahead. Airlines and official embassy sites will have reliable advice on visas or other documents you may need.
Best time to fly from Luanda
The most affordable time to hop on a flight departing from Luanda is usually October.
December is typically the busiest month to travel. Periods of high demand like this can mean increased fares.
The quietest time to fly out of the city is November. Planes aren't as full, so airlines tend to drop prices to help fill seats.
A good rule of thumb is to travel midweek. Flights from Luanda leaving on Tuesdays and Wednesdays usually cost less than weekend departures.
Where to fly to from Luanda
Set your sights on Lisbon, or take in the highlights of Johannesburg or Addis Ababa. From Luanda, these are among the most popular international cities to visit.
Go-to options for trips closer to home include Cabinda, Lubango and Catumbela.
Thinking bigger than a city break? Portugal, South Africa and Ethiopia are among the most visited countries for travellers flying from Luanda.
The shortest flight out of Luanda is to Benguela, taking roughly 1 hour.
Leaving from Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Airport (NBJ)
The majority of flights from Luanda leave from Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Airport. NBJ is around 32 kilometres from the city centre.
If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. The ride on public transport is roughly 35 minutes.
Popular airlines with departures from Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Airport include:
Flying out of Luanda Airport (LAD)
Around 2 kilometres from the city centre, Luanda Airport (LAD) is another option to weigh up when searching for flight tickets from Luanda.
It'll take 20 minutes or so to reach the airport if you're driving from the centre. Public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Step on board with any of these airlines operating flights from LAD:
Consider staying near Luanda Airport the day before your flight from Luanda. Whether you're juggling bags and the kids or just want to be close to your boarding gate, these hotels are built around convenience: