Cheap Flights to Praia International Airport
Praia International Airport, also known as Nelson Mandela International Airport, serves Cabo Verde’s capital on Santiago Island, with flights to Europe, Africa and the other islands.
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RAI is served by TAP, Cabo Verde Airlines, Air Senegal, ASKY, Royal Air Maroc, Transavia and other airlines, along with inter-island flights.
IATA/ICAO codes
RAI / GVNP
Location
Praia, Santiago Island
Key airlines
TAP, Cabo Verde Airlines, Royal Air Maroc, Transavia
Popular Routes to and from Praia
RAI’s network connects Cabo Verde with Europe and Africa.
Route Type
Popular Connections
Cabo Verde
Sal, Sao Vicente, Boa Vista, Sao Filipe, Maio
Europe
Lisbon, Porto, Amsterdam, Paris, Ponta Delgada
Africa and Americas
Dakar, Bissau, Casablanca, Recife
Best Time to Book Cheap Flights
The dry season from November to June is the most popular. Booking 6 to 10 weeks ahead is recommended.
About Praia
Praia is a lively capital, with a historic Plateau district, markets, beaches and the UNESCO town of Cidade Velha nearby.
Things to Know When Flying Into Praia
Taxis serve the airport; rental cars are limited.
Inter-island flights and ferries connect the islands.
Check visa requirements before travelling.
The airport is on the main island, Santiago.
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FAQs — Flights to International Airport
RAI is the gateway to Cabo Verde's capital and the historic Cidade Velha.
TAP, Cabo Verde Airlines, Air Senegal, ASKY, Royal Air Maroc, Transavia and other airlines operate scheduled service.
The airport is a short drive from the centre, roughly 10 minutes.
Lisbon and inter-island routes to Sal and Sao Vicente are among the busiest.
Yes, there are flights to Lisbon, Porto, Amsterdam and Paris, subject to the schedule.
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