Flying from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Quatro de Fevereiro Airport (LAD): what you need to know
The timezone in Luanda is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of Edinburgh.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your EDI to LAD flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
During popular months such as June, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Edinburgh Airport to Quatro de Fevereiro Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between EDI and LAD include:
Dubai Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Quatro de Fevereiro Airport (LAD)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Quatro de Fevereiro Airport flight is £516. A round-trip ticket is currently £1,432. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from EDI to LAD if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when searching for a flight from Edinburgh Airport to Quatro de Fevereiro Airport.
Picking up cheap flights from EDI to LAD is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Edinburgh Airport to Quatro de Fevereiro Airport.
Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Of the flights that depart from Edinburgh Airport, 67.94% arrive on time at their destination.
Edinburgh Airport is around 9 miles from central Edinburgh. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to EDI? If you're boarding an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Quatro de Fevereiro Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Quatro de Fevereiro Airport (LAD)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Edinburgh Airport to Quatro de Fevereiro Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near LAD instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Quatro de Fevereiro Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Budget, Europcar or Hertz to explore Luanda and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Quatro de Fevereiro Airport about four weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Quatro de Fevereiro Airport (LAD) to central Luanda
From Quatro de Fevereiro Airport, Luanda is approximately 3 miles away. It takes around 10 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When to fly to Quatro de Fevereiro Airport (LAD)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Quatro de Fevereiro Airport. April is the busiest month to visit Luanda. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Luanda is March, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Edinburgh Airport to Quatro de Fevereiro Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
July has average temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Search for cheap tickets from EDI to LAD sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Angola
Lobito is just one of the many cities in Angola waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Luanda. Around 240 miles away to the south, its top attractions include Igreja Restinga, Igreja Universal and Igreja São Jose Da Caponte.
Around 260 miles south of Luanda, Benguela is another essential stop in Angola. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Igreja Pentecostal Carisma, Jehovah's Witness Kingdom Hall and Sé Catedral.