Travelling from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Quatro de Fevereiro Airport (LAD): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Quatro de Fevereiro Airport is 8 hours 40 minutes.
The timezone in Luanda is UTC+1, which is two hours behind Istanbul.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your IST to LAD flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Jetting into Luanda (and then seeing more of Angola!) is a cinch with Turkish Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Quatro de Fevereiro Airport.
Turkish Airlines has the highest passenger demand on this route.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Quatro de Fevereiro Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between IST and LAD:
Libreville Airport
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Quatro de Fevereiro Airport (LAD)
RM3,321 is the best price for a one-way Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Quatro de Fevereiro Airport flight. A return flight starts from RM6,550. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
Book five months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from IST to LAD.
The cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Quatro de Fevereiro Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
Snapping up cheap flights from IST to LAD is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Quatro de Fevereiro Airport.
Handy information about Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Central Istanbul to Istanbul Ataturk Airport is approximately 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 50 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 45 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel near IST? If you're boarding an early flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Quatro de Fevereiro Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Quatro de Fevereiro Airport (LAD)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on an Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Quatro de Fevereiro Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near LAD instead:
Pick up a Quatro de Fevereiro Airport rental car and discover Luanda and beyond with your own set of wheels. Budget, Europcar and Hertz are popular outlets you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Quatro de Fevereiro Airport around four weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Quatro de Fevereiro Airport (LAD) to central Luanda
Quatro de Fevereiro Airport to the centre of Luanda has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 5 kilometres away.
When to fly to Quatro de Fevereiro Airport (LAD)
April is the most popular month for flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Quatro de Fevereiro Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Luanda in February.
The warmest month in Luanda is March, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Quatro de Fevereiro Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from IST 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, well-known attractions include Igreja Restinga, Igreja Universal and Igreja São Jose Da Caponte.
If you're ready to explore another side of Angola, head for Benguela, about 418 kilometres south of Luanda. Igreja Pentecostal Carisma, Jehovah's Witness Kingdom Hall and Sé Catedral are key highlights.
