Luanda Airport Guide

Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Luanda Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.

Staff from police to immigration officials are rude, you are made to feel like a criminal
– SiboK

LAD Airport Overview

To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Luanda Quatro de Fevereiro International Airport.

What to Expect

Luanda Airport (code: LAD) offers flights across Africa, Europe, and South America, but its terminal is outdated and mismanaged. Travellers complain of unclear security procedures, rude airport staff who may steal or seek bribes, crowds, dirty bathrooms, and little to no seating. Carry your yellow fever certificate but not extra cash. Dining and shopping options are limited to a restaurant, a bar, and duty-free. As of 2019, a new airport is under construction approximately 40km away, and this terminal will eventually be closed. WiFi is available inside the airport lounge.

Sleeping in Luanda Airport

Based on travellers’ reports, we do not recommend staying the night at this airport. For uninterrupted sleep, nearby hotels offer shuttle service. See our Airport Hotels section below for more info.

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Airport Hours

While the airport appears to be open 24 hours, we were unable to confirm official operating hours at the time of this update. If you know the airport hours, click here to update this airport guide.

Rest & Relaxation Zones

There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.

Cots

The airport does not provide cots to stranded travellers. If this has changed, click here to update the guide.

Airport Hotels

If sleeping in Luanda airport sounds like a nightmare, there is a hotel on airport grounds, with another option nearby.

Fly Hotel (0.6 mi / 1.0 km) Mid-range hotel. Located on airport grounds next to the domestic terminal.
Hotel Alvalade (0.9 mi / 1.4 km) Upscale hotel.

Airport Lounges

Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships

Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there are lounges that you can enter by paying at the door, purchasing a lounge pass or through a lounge membership program.

Pall Lounge – Location: Airside, International Departures, 1st Floor, after Security and Passport Control. Hours: 6:00 AM – last departure. Showers: No. Dedicated Rest Zone: No. Sleep Facilities: No. Lounge Access: Pay at the door • Prepaid lounge passes • Lounge membership programs • Credit card rewards programs • Eligible contracted airline premium passengers.

Airline Lounges

If you are a First or Business Class traveller, you may have access to the lounges listed below. For more information, check the airline’s website.

TAAG Lounge – Location: Airside, International Departures, after Security, near main departure gates. Hours: Based on flight schedules (generally 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM). Showers: Yes. Dedicated Rest Zone: No. Sleep Facilities: No. Lounge Access: Restricted to TAAG Angola Airlines Business/First Class passengers • Star Alliance or partner airline premium passengers (on contracted flights).

Drinking Water

Information is unavailable. Does the airport have water fountains or water bottle refill stations? Click here to update this guide.

Food & Drinks

A restaurant and bar are available.

Luggage Storage & Lockers

Luggage storage and lockers are not available. If this is incorrect, click here to update this guide.

Mobile Charging

A reader reports that there are a few electrical outlets in one seating area on the airside where phones can be charged.

Showers

Showers are not available in the public terminal areas. Showers may be available in the TAAG Lounge. See Airport Lounges.

WiFi/Internet

WiFi is reportedly available inside the airport lounges. At the time of this update, information about WiFi availability elsewhere in the terminal was not available. See Airport Lounges.

Security & Safety

Sleeping in any airport can include a certain level of risk, especially when travelling alone. It’s important to take certain precautions to ensure your safety and the security of your valuables. Here are a few tips:

Safety First. It’s a good idea to know where the security office is located and look for video cameras where you plan to sleep. You can also ask the security personnel for advice on the safest places to spend the night.
Don’t Seclude Yourself. If you’re travelling alone, we recommend you stay near other travellers or close to security. This will help you feel more secure and deter potential thieves.
Hide Your Valuables. It’s also important to hide your valuables. Don’t leave them out in plain view, as this could make you a target for theft. Additionally, if you are a deep sleeper, you may want to padlock your bag to something or sleep with your bag up against a wall to make it harder for someone to access zippers and pockets. We have received reports of sleepers who woke up without their phones and laptop bags. The travellers were left with just their headphones and laptop bag strap.
Stay Alert. It’s best to stay alert and awake if you feel unsafe or uncomfortable. Drink coffee or other caffeinated beverages to help you stay awake, and remember that you can always catch up on sleep during your flight. These simple precautions can help you enjoy a safe night at the airport.

More Airport Information

More Services, Facilities & Things To Do On A Layover

Note: Locations, hours, and rates may change. Information is provided for general reference only.

Banking Service – Yes

Currency Exchange – Currency exchange and Western Union services are available.

Duty-Free & Shopping – Yes.

Luggage Wrapping – Yes.

Medical Services – A medical centre is available.

Post Office – Yes

SIM Cards – A reader says, “You can buy SIM cards and credit for calls/internet at vendors in the arrival hall after baggage claim. FYI: those are not official vendors but “street” vendors. For official places visit a Unitel store or any other providers’ shop.” (September 2023)

Airlines

Luanda Airport is served by the following airlines: Lufthansa • Air France • Air Namibia • Arik Air • Brussels Airlines • Emirates • Ethiopian Airlines • KLM • Kenya Airways • Lufthansa • Royal Air Maroc • SONAir • South African Airlines • TAAG Angola Airlines • TAP Portugal.

Airport Transportation: Getting To/From The Airport

Buses

The airport offers both local and private bus service. At the time of this update, no further information is available.

Car Rentals

There are no car rental agencies on-site.

Hotel Shuttles

Taxis

Taxis are readily available 24 hours a day. Note: only cash (local currency or US Dollars) are accepted.

Last updated: 2026-03-11

This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning. All information, including rates and hours, is subject to change at any time without notice. The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers, and their websites. We are not representatives of any of the above-mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or write a review.