Travelling from Luanda Airport (LAD) to Lisbon Airport (LIS): what you need to know
Around 7 hours 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Luanda Airport to Lisbon Airport.
Lisbon's timezone is UTC+0, which makes Lisbon one hour behind Luanda.
Every week, there are eight Luanda Airport to Lisbon Airport flights. If you want to jet off as early as possible, opt for the 00:15 TAP Air Portugal flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight is at 23:50 with TAAG.
To ensure you catch your LAD to LIS flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak month such as December? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Flying into Lisbon (and then exploring more of Portugal!) is easy with TAP Air Portugal. This popular carrier has direct flights from Luanda Airport to Lisbon Airport.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is TAP Air Portugal.
TAAG Angola Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating LAD to LIS flights, with 77.14% of its services arriving on schedule.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Luanda Airport to Lisbon Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between LAD and LIS:
Istanbul Airport
Hamad International Airport
Mohammed V Airport
Handy information about Luanda Airport (LAD)
Of the flights that depart from Luanda Airport, 56% land on schedule at their destination.
To get to Luanda Airport from central Luanda, it takes around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport will take about 40 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Luanda Airport to Lisbon Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near LAD:
Arriving at Lisbon Airport (LIS)
Book a hotel close to LIS if you have a late Luanda Airport to Lisbon Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Lisbon Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Klass Wagen, Goldcar or OK Mobility and explore beyond Lisbon's main sights.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Lisbon Airport about two weeks ahead.
Getting from Lisbon Airport (LIS) to central Lisbon
Lisbon Airport is roughly 8 kilometres from the centre of Lisbon. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 25 minutes.
When to fly to Lisbon Airport (LIS)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Luanda Airport to Lisbon Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Lisbon. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Luanda Airport to Lisbon Airport for August if you want to go to Lisbon during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from LAD to LIS in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of Portugal
You've seen Lisbon, now it's time to discover other corners of Portugal. Travel around 274 kilometres north to Porto to tick off its top attractions. From Ribeira District to Rio Douro and Livraria Lello, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If there's time to check out another side of Portugal, head for Amadora, roughly 8 kilometres north-west of Lisbon. Roman Villa, Park Fantasia and Palácio dos Condes da Lousã are highlights.