Travelling from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Quatro de Fevereiro Airport (LAD): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Cape Town International Airport to Quatro de Fevereiro Airport is 4 hours.
The timezone in Luanda is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Cape Town.
Take your pick of ten weekly Cape Town International Airport to Quatro de Fevereiro Airport flights. The 15:00 departure with TAAG is the earliest flight you can take. TAAG operates the latest service of the day at 15:30.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your CPT to LAD flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
TAAG offers direct flights from Cape Town International Airport to Quatro de Fevereiro Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Luanda — and maybe even more of Angola if your schedule allows.
TAAG tops the list for bookings on this route.
Among carriers operating CPT to LAD flights, TAAG has the best record for on-time arrivals.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cape Town International Airport to Quatro de Fevereiro Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between CPT and LAD:
Dubai Airport
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Quatro de Fevereiro Airport (LAD)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Cape Town International Airport to Quatro de Fevereiro Airport flight is R 5,747. A return plane ticket right now is R 8,795. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Get cheap tickets from CPT to LAD by booking five months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Cape Town International Airport to Quatro de Fevereiro Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
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Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Cape Town International Airport to Quatro de Fevereiro Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Cape Town International Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 81.65% of flights that depart CPT land on time.
To reach Cape Town International Airport from central Cape Town, it takes around 20 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to CPT? If you're catching an early flight from Cape Town International Airport to Quatro de Fevereiro Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Quatro de Fevereiro Airport (LAD)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Cape Town International 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 explore Luanda and beyond with your own wheels. Budget, Europcar and Hertz are popular providers to choose from here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Quatro de Fevereiro Airport around four weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Quatro de Fevereiro Airport (LAD) to central Luanda
Quatro de Fevereiro Airport is roughly 5 kilometres from the centre of Luanda. The drive time takes about 10 minutes.
When to fly to Quatro de Fevereiro Airport (LAD)
April is the busiest month for flights from Cape Town International Airport to Quatro de Fevereiro Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Luanda in February.
Lock in your flight from Cape Town International Airport to Quatro de Fevereiro Airport for March if you want to go to Luanda during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CPT to LAD sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Angola
Lobito is just one of the many places in Angola waiting to be explored after you've seen Luanda. Around 386 kilometres away to the south, its best attractions include Igreja Restinga, Igreja Universal and Igreja São Jose Da Caponte.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in Angola, consider Benguela, about 418 kilometres south of Luanda. Igreja Pentecostal Carisma, Jehovah's Witness Kingdom Hall and Sé Catedral are the start of reasons to visit.