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About Luanda

Known as the largest city and the capital of Angola, Luanda has to coast on the Atlantic Ocean. The city, which has commercial and administrative functions, has a significant geopolitical position because it is also a port city. The city, which was founded by the Portuguese explorer Paulo Dias Novais, is divided into two divisions named as Baixa and Cidade Alta. Steppe (semi-arid) climate is effective in Luanda. The average annual precipitation (rainfall) in the city, which has an average annual temperature of 25 degrees, is 439 mm. Ferro Palace, Ulusak Slave Museum, National History Museum, Anthropology Museum, Augostinho Neto Monument, Kissama Park, Museu Central das Forças Armadan, Nossa Senhora dos Remedios Church and Humbi Humbi Art Gallery are among the most visited cultural activity areas in Luanda.

Fresh seafood and vegetables cooked with plenty of spices are highly preferred in the city where the influences of Angola cuisine are felt. Besides offering tastes from all over the world, the city makes a name for itself with the tropical fruits. The evening hours in the city are quite lively. In addition to the restaurants serving delicious dinners, the bars and nightclubs also organize various activities. Peace Day on April 4th and Africa Day o May 25th are among the most important events held in the city. Quatro de Fevereiro Airport, which is located on the shore side of the city, is known as one of the major transportation networks of Luanda.

Transportation to Luanda City Center from Airport

Quatro de Fevereiro Airport

You can easily get to Luanda city center from Quatro de Fevereiro Airport by taxi or bus. You can rent a car at the airport if you need a vehicle for your entire stay.

Car Rental

Eight separate car rental companies, including Sixt, Budget and Europcar, serve at the airport. Renting a car in Luanda costs a bit. Prices start at 330 Turkish liras per day. It takes less than half an hour to get from Otomobille airport to the city center. You can reach the city center by driving about 10 kilometers after connecting to Deolinda Rodrigues Road, following the city center signs.

Taxi

At the exit of the terminal building you can see the airport taxis serving with a fleet of 150 vehicles. It is possible to reach the city center by taxi within 20 - 25 minutes in normal traffic conditions. If you do not have local currency Kwanza, you can pay in US dollars.

Bus

Departing from the airport bus stop and run by both the state and private companies, many bus lines carry passengers to different points of the city, including the city center. You can find out which bus line is suitable for you from the information desk.

Weather in Luanda

DayMin - Max
MondayMin 25ºC - Max 30ºC
TuesdayMin 25ºC - Max 30ºC
WednesdayMin 25ºC - Max 31ºC
ThursdayMin 26ºC - Max 30ºC
FridayMin 25ºC - Max 31ºC

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