Praia (RAI) — 7 Flight Routes & Destinations

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Destinations from RAI 7 routes
Code Dest. /wk Time OTP
OXB
Bissau
AT
4
1h 35m
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CMN
Casablanca
AT
4
3h 30m
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DSS
Dakar
ET
4
1h 20m
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SID
Espargos
TO
1
45m
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LIS
Lisbon
EK TP U2 VR
28
4h 5m
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PDL
Ponta Delgada
S4
4
3h 50m
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VXE
São Pedro
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45m
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7 Destinations Airlines 2 Continents 45 Weekly Flights

Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) connects to 7 destinations (2 domestic, 5 international) across 2 continents, served by airline including Royal Air Maroc, Azores and Ethiopian. Browse the route map above to find your destination, then click any route for airline comparisons and schedule details.

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Airlines

Airlines from RAI

All airlines operating scheduled flights from Nelson Mandela International Airport.

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How does RAI compare?

Alternative airports within 150 miles of Nelson Mandela International Airport.

Metric RAI SID
Distance — 129 mi
Nonstop Routes 7 32
International 5 32
Airlines 8 —
Passengers/yr — 2.0M
Flights from Espargos (SID)
* Includes airports with 500,000+ annual passengers within 150 miles. Route and airline counts are based on currently published schedule data.
Performance

On-Time Performance

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Key Metrics
RAI Average
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Airline Rankings at RAI
* Top 10 airlines by departure on-time performance at RAI (rolling 7-day window, 10+ flights).
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Seasonal & New Routes

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Routes by Distance

Distance breakdown of all routes from RAI.

Schedule

Schedule Overview

Weekly flight schedule summary from RAI.

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Facts

Nelson Mandela International Airport: Quick Facts

Comprehensive reference for RAI airport information.

Location
City Praia, S
Country CV
Coordinates 14.9411°N, 23.4847°W
Elevation 230 ft / 70 m
Timezone Atlantic/Cape_Verde
Airport Codes
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ICAO GVNP
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about flights from Nelson Mandela International Airport.

Nelson Mandela International Airport offers nonstop flights to 7 destinations, including 2 domestic and 5 international routes.

8 airlines operate scheduled service from Nelson Mandela International Airport, including major carriers like Royal Air Maroc, Azores and Ethiopian. Use the airline filter above to see routes by specific carrier.

Yes, Nelson Mandela International Airport offers 5 international routes across 2 continents.

Yes. Beyond nonstop routes, the route explorer shows 1-stop and 2-stop connections, letting you reach hundreds of additional destinations via major hubs.

Nearby alternatives include SID. Check the Nearby Airports section above for route counts and distances.

Use the checkboxes in the route list to select routes, then click Compare to see side-by-side stats including frequency, duration, airlines, and on-time performance.

Check the Schedule Overview section for a day-by-day breakdown of route availability from Nelson Mandela International Airport.

Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. Seasonal or newly announced routes may take a few days to appear.

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