Cheap Flights from Praia Intl. Airport (RAI)

Popular airlines from Santiago Island (RAI-Praia Intl.)

  • TAP Portugal

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  • Turkish Airlines

    Turkish Airlines

  • SATA International-Azores Airlines S.A.

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  • Air Senegal

    Air Senegal

  • Ethiopian Airlines

    Ethiopian Airlines

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Hotels near Praia Intl. Airport

Pensão City of Joy, a property that help guests to book for long-term holiday
Praia Praia
The price is AED 70 per night from Dec 11 to Dec 12
AED 70
AED 176 total
11 Dec - 12 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this B&B in Praia. Enjoy balconies. Popular attractions Museu Etnográfico de Praia and Market are located nearby.
4/10 (2 reviews)
Opens in a new windowPensão City of Joy, a property that help guests to book for long-term holiday
Boutique Hotel Praia Maria
3 out of 5
Rua Miguel Bombarda Praia
The price is AED 208 per night from Jan 5 to Jan 6
AED 208
AED 261 total
5 Jan - 6 January 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Praia. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Museu Etnográfico de Praia and Market are ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (85 reviews)
Opens in a new windowBoutique Hotel Praia Maria
Barceló Praia Cape Verde
5 out of 5
Av. Rotary International Praia Praia
The price is AED 650 per night from Dec 18 to Dec 19
AED 650
AED 769 total
18 Dec - 19 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Praia. Enjoy free WiFi, 24-hour room service, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Prainha Beach and Quebra Canela Beach ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (87 reviews)
Opens in a new windowBarceló Praia Cape Verde
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Praia Intl. Airport

Current conditions at Nelson Mandela International Airport

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Airport Information

Name: Nelson Mandela International Airport
Location: Praia, Cape Verde
  • Longitude: 14.945321
  • Latitude: -23.486566
Airport Codes:
  • IATA: RAI
  • ICAO: GVNP
RAI Wikipedia Information

Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for Praia Intl. Airport (RAI)?
Praia Intl. Airport (RAI) uses the airport code: RAI.
Does Praia Intl. Airport (RAI) have a hotel?
Unfortunately, there aren't any hotels right in Praia Intl. Airport. That said, you're bound to find a comfortable place to stay before your flight if you broaden your search. Get a great night's rest before your big adventure at the House with pool and sea view near airport. Just a quick drive from the airport, this option features a swimming pool, a barbecue grill and free WiFi. Also nearby is the Pensão City of Joy, a property that help guests to book for long-term holiday, where you can make the most of nearby museums, a nearby seaside and a balcony.
Are there private lounges in Praia Intl. Airport?
Check Praia Intl. Airport (RAI)'s website to find out what kind of amenities are available, including lounges. If you're searching for ways to occupy your time before your flight, hit the airport shops, grab a meal or drink, or simply enjoy watching the planes land and take off.
What airlines fly out of RAI?
Check in your suitcase and then fly out of Praia Intl. Airport on one of these reliable domestic airlines:

  • TACV
  • Air Senegal
  • Transavia France

If you're eager to discover far-flung places, these well-known airlines will take you there from Praia Intl. Airport (RAI):

  • TAP Portugal
  • ASKY
  • Groupe Transair

How many flights per day fly out of RAI?
Each day, 10 flights jet out of Praia Intl. Airport (RAI). Whether you're looking for business or economy, aisle or window, Expedia will have the ideal flight to your next destination.
How to find cheap flights from RAI with Expedia?
The most affordable one-way ticket from Santiago Island (RAI-Praia Intl.) was to () at . With Expedia, you can compare airfares from multiple airlines once you've entered your preferred dates and destination. You can sort your results by price and also use the filters to the left. These prices were available on Expedia within the past 7 days, for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply. Expedia makes it a walk in the park to find a cheap flight from your departure airport to wherever you're jetting away to. Once you've entered your destination and dates, use the filters to the left and sort by "Price (Lowest)" to see the cheapest and most suitable options. You can also click "Flexible dates" above the search results to explore the lowest prices for nearby days.
Where can you fly to from Praia Intl. Airport (RAI)?
If you have a peek at the numbers, most international travelers departing from Praia Intl. Airport (RAI) are heading to Lisbon District, Dakar or Paris. Sounds like a great idea to us! Loads of domestic travelers take off to São Filipe. If you're in the mood to shake up your daily routine and seek out new experiences, just lock in a trip to any one of these superb destinations.
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