Lisbon to Praia (LIS–RAI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,864 mi airlines 36/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
EY2738cs
EY Etihad
32N
9:00 AM
WEST T1
11:20 AM
-01
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TP1541+1
TP TAP Air Portugal
32Q
10:09 AM
WEST T1
12:25 PM
-01
4h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
U27585
U2 easyJet
320
1:10 PM
WEST T1
3:35 PM
-01
4h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TK8135cs
TK Turkish
32N
8:50 PM
WEST T1
11:10 PM
-01
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK4824cs
EK Emirates
32N
8:50 PM
WEST T1
11:10 PM
-01
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TP1543+2
TP TAP Air Portugal
32N
8:59 PM
WEST T1
11:19 PM
-01
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TP1544+2
TP TAP Air Portugal
32N
12:10 AM
-01
6:15 AM
WEST
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VR606
VR TACV
7M8
8:10 AM
-01
2:10 PM
WEST
4h
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK4825cs
EK Emirates
321
12:25 PM
-01
6:30 PM
WEST
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TP1542+1
TP TAP Air Portugal
32N
12:25 PM
-01
6:30 PM
WEST
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
U27586
U2 easyJet
320
5:30 PM
-01
11:50 PM
WEST
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Lisbon to Praia
2 carriers, 36 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 36 Flights/wk 1,864 mi 4h 16m nonstop -2h behind 6 1-stop hubs

LIS–RAI is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. TAP Air Portugal and easyJet lead the route. The flight covers 1,864 miles in approximately 4h 16m. Beyond nonstop, 6 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LIS–RAI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TP TAP Air Portugal Also: EK, EY, TK 14 32N, 32Q 4h16-4h20 Star Alliance EK, EY, TK
U2 easyJet 2 320 4h25
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – U2
32N Airbus A320neo – EK, EY, TK, TP
32Q Airbus A321neo – TP
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: TP (14 flights/wk, 88%)
Unaffiliated: U2 (2 flights/wk, 13%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LIS to RAI direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
36
Outbound / wk
27
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LIS to RAI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
170
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Praia from Lisbon

Nearby airports with service to Nelson Mandela International Airport.
Metric LIS→RAI OPO→RAI
Distance from LIS 172 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 36 2
Flight time 4h 16m 4h 45m
Airports within 200 miles of LIS with service to Nelson Mandela International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Praia is 2 hours behind Lisbon.
LIS: WEST · RAI: -01

When it's 6:00 PM in Lisbon, it's 4:00 PM in Praia.
Distance & Flight Time
1,864 mi / 3,000 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 16m to 4h 25m.
Visa & Entry

Portuguese passport holders enter Cape Verde visa-free for up to 30 days. All travelers must complete EASE online pre-registration and pay the Airport Security Tax (TSA) of about EUR 30 at least 5 days before travel. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry.

Getting to LIS

Metro Red Line runs from downtown Lisbon (Alameda, Oriente) to the airport in 20–25 minutes (€1.85 single, or €0.48 on a Viva Viagem card). Trains run from 6:30am to 1am. The airport has its own station (Aeroporto) at the end of the Red Line.

Taxis from central Lisbon cost €10–15 and take 15–20 minutes with no traffic. Uber and Bolt are widely available at similar or lower prices. AeroBus (Carris) is slower (30–40 min) but cheaper at €4.

LIS–RAI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lisbon to Praia route.
Route details
Distance1,864 mi / 3,000 km
Flight time4h 16m to 4h 25m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights36 out / 27 return
1-stop connections6 hubs
Origin: LIS
IATA / ICAOLIS / LPPT
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon
Passengers/yr35.0M
Elevation374 ft / 114 m
Destination: RAI
IATA / ICAORAI / GVNP
TimezoneAtlantic/Cape_Verde
Elevation230 ft / 70 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LIS to RAI flights.
Nonstop flights from Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport take approximately 4h 16m to 4h 25m. The route covers 1,864 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: TAP Air Portugal and easyJet. Plus 3 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 36 nonstop flights per week from LIS to RAI. The return direction has about 27 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MRS, CMN, OXB, PDL, OPO and DSS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Praia is 2 hours behind Lisbon.
Yes, return flights from RAI to LIS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OPO. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from LIS to RAI

Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) and Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) are connected by nonstop service from TAP Air Portugal and easyJet. With 36 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

LIS to RAI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LIS to RAI ranges from 4 hours 16 minutes to 4 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,864 miles (3,000 km). There are approximately 36 weekly flights outbound and 27 return, totaling 63 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

6 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via MRS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Porto (OPO).