Luanda travel guide

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You're Going to Love Luanda

With 2.78 million inhabitants, Luanda is the most populous city in Angola. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Luanda has to offer.

When to visit Luanda

Luanda in September
Estimated hotel price
$163
1 night at 3-star hotel
Luanda in September
Estimated hotel price
$163
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Luanda in February, when the average temperature is 78.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 84.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 64.4 °F, with an average temperature of 68 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in April, when precipitation is around 4.3″. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Luanda, with an average rainfall of 0″.

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How to Get to Luanda

Plane

When flying to Luanda, you’ll arrive at Luanda 4 de Fevereiro (LAD), which is located 5 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Luanda from the United States departs from New York and takes around 17h 10m.

Plane

When flying to Luanda, you’ll arrive at Luanda 4 de Fevereiro (LAD), which is located 5 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Luanda from the United States departs from New York and takes around 17h 10m.

Airports near Luanda

Airlines serving Luanda

Lufthansa
Good (4,612 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,285 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,549 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,930 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,478 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (396 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,518 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,607 reviews)
Egypt Air
Good (193 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (988 reviews)
Royal Air Maroc
Good (309 reviews)
GOL
Good (683 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,772 reviews)
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Where to stay in Luanda

Average rates range from around $115 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $344 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Luanda

Most booked hotels in Luanda

EPIC SANA Luanda Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.2, 99 reviews)
$316+
Rk Suite Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, 178 reviews)
$203+
Don Gal Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.2, 1 review)
$59+
Aparthotel Luar
3 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$74+
Hotel Residence Monalisa
1 star
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$0+
Hotel Ritz Capital
2 stars
Okay (5.6, 1 review)
$59+

Renting a car in Luanda

Renting a car in Luanda costs $86 per day, on average, or $429 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 7% more expensive than at Luanda 4 de Fevereiro.

Economy (Fiat Panda or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Luanda, while also 48% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Luanda costs $86 per day, on average, or $429 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 7% more expensive than at Luanda 4 de Fevereiro.

Economy (Fiat Panda or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Luanda, while also 48% cheaper than other types, on average.