Porto to Praia (OPO–RAI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
U26869
U2 easyJet
320
12:10 PM
WEST
2:55 PM
-01
4h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
U26870
U2 easyJet
320
3:55 PM
-01
10:30 PM
WEST
4h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Porto to Praia
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 2,023 mi 4h 45m nonstop -2h behind 4 1-stop hubs

OPO–RAI is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. easyJet leads the route. The flight covers 2,023 miles in approximately 4h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 4 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop OPO–RAI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
U2 easyJet 2 320 4h45
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – U2
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: U2 (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, OPO to RAI direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for OPO to RAI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
158
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 Porto

Nearby airports with service to Nelson Mandela International Airport.
Metric OPO→RAI LIS→RAI
Distance from OPO 172 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 5
Weekly flights 2 36
Flight time 4h 45m 4h 20m
Airports within 200 miles of OPO with service to Nelson Mandela International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Porto, it's 4:00 PM in Praia.
Distance & Flight Time
2,023 mi / 3,255 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 45m.
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.

OPO–RAI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Porto to Praia route.
Route details
Distance2,023 mi / 3,255 km
Flight time4h 45m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connections4 hubs
Origin: OPO
IATA / ICAOOPO / LPPR
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon
Passengers/yr15.9M
Elevation228 ft / 69 m
Destination: RAI
IATA / ICAORAI / GVNP
TimezoneAtlantic/Cape_Verde
Elevation230 ft / 70 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about OPO to RAI flights.
Nonstop flights from Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport take approximately 4h 45m. The route covers 2,023 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: easyJet.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from OPO to RAI. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CMN, MRS, LIS and PDL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Praia is 2 hours behind Porto.
Yes, return flights from RAI to OPO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LIS. 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 OPO to RAI

Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) and Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) are connected by nonstop service from easyJet. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

OPO to RAI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from OPO to RAI ranges from 4 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,023 miles (3,255 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

4 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via CMN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Lisbon (LIS).