Quatro de Fevereiro International Airport (LAD)

Getting Around

How to get to and from Quatro de Fevereiro International Airport — taxis, public transport, shuttles and car rental.

Transport Options at LAD

Quatro de Fevereiro International Airport is connected to Luanda and the wider Angola transport network by multiple ground transport options.

Bus & Shuttle

Local and private bus services used to serve Quatro de Fevereiro; with the airport now closed to commercial traffic, there's no current public transport to report here. Ground transport for Luanda now centers on the new Dr. António Agostinho Neto International Airport (IATA: NBJ), about 40km south of the city, where a private sedan transfer into town runs roughly €98 and takes about 75–80 minutes.

Taxi

24-hour taxis historically served Quatro de Fevereiro arrivals, cash only (local currency or USD); with commercial flights moved to NBJ, confirm current taxi arrangements directly with the new airport rather than this one.

Car Rental

No on-site car rental agencies operated at Quatro de Fevereiro.

Insider tip

Quatro de Fevereiro Airport (LAD) was closed to all commercial flights on 1 March 2026. All passenger traffic — TAAG Angola Airlines included, which completed its own move on 19 October 2025 — now operates out of Dr. António Agostinho Neto International Airport (IATA: NBJ), roughly 40km south of Luanda. If you're planning travel to or from Luanda now, double-check that your ticket actually says NBJ, not LAD.

Transport routes, fares and operators change frequently. Verify current options on the official Quatro de Fevereiro International Airport website before travel.

Pre-Book Your Transfer

Skip the taxi queue. Book a private transfer from LAD to Luanda in advance and have a driver waiting when you land.

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Car Rental at LAD

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Ground Transport Tips for LAD

Only use official taxi ranks or pre-booked apps at Quatro de Fevereiro International Airport. Avoid unofficial drivers approaching you in arrivals.
If a rail or metro connection exists, it is usually the fastest and most reliable option during rush hour.
Allow extra time for ground transport during peak hours. Luanda city traffic can significantly extend journey times.
Download offline maps for Luanda before landing — useful if your data connection is slow on arrival.
If travelling with heavy luggage, a private transfer or taxi is often more practical than public transport.
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