Praia (RAI) — 9 Flight Routes & Destinations

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Destinations from RAI 9 routes
Code Dest. /wk Time OTP
OXB
AT
3
1h 35m
CMN
4
2h 30m
DSS
ET KQ
8
1h 20m
SID
2
45m
LIS
EK TP U2 VR
27
4h 5m
PDL
6
3h 45m
OPO
U2
2
4h 30m
PVD
7h 30m
VXE
45m
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9 Destinations Airlines 3 Continents 52 Weekly Flights

Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) connects to 9 destinations (2 domestic, 7 international) across 3 continents, served by 8 airlines including TAP Air Portugal, Royal Air Maroc and TACV. Browse the route map above to find your destination, then click any route for airline comparisons and schedule details.

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Airlines from RAI

All airlines operating scheduled flights from Nelson Mandela International Airport.

How does RAI compare?

Alternative airports within 150 miles of Nelson Mandela International Airport.

Metric RAI SID
Distance 129 mi
Nonstop Routes 9 44
International 7 43
Airlines 8
Passengers/yr 2.0M
* Includes airports with 500,000+ annual passengers within 150 miles. Route and airline counts are based on currently published schedule data.

On-Time Performance

On-Time Performance
How reliably do flights depart from RAI?
On-time ≥75% Fair 60–74% Poor <60%
Key Metrics
RAI Average
75%
National Avg
Best Route
Worst Route
Airline Rankings at RAI
* Top 10 airlines by departure on-time performance at RAI (rolling 7-day window, 10+ flights).

Seasonal & Recently Added Routes

Seasonal services and routes recently added to AIRO from RAI.

* Showing 12 of seasonal and recently-added routes.

Former nonstop destinations from RAI

Destinations that had nonstop service from RAI but don't appear in current schedules. Most remain reachable with a connection — open any route for the flights that used to operate and live options.

* Showing the 30 busiest of former nonstop destinations.

Routes by Distance

Distance breakdown of all routes from RAI.

Short-haul (<500 mi) 3 routes
Avg 0h 57m SID, DSS, VXE
Medium-haul (500–1,000 mi) 1 route
Avg 1h 35m OXB
Long-haul (1,000–2,000 mi) 3 routes
Avg 3h 27m PDL, CMN, LIS
Ultra long-haul (2,000+ mi) 2 routes
Avg 6h OPO, PVD

Schedule Overview

Weekly flight schedule summary from RAI.

Mon
5
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Tue
2
routes
Wed
4
routes
Thu
2
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Fri
5
routes
Sat
2
routes
Sun
5
routes
1
Daily routes
1
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0
Weekend only

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
IATA RAI
ICAO GVNP
Capacity & Traffic
Daily Flights (avg) ~7

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about flights from Nelson Mandela International Airport.

Nelson Mandela International Airport offers nonstop flights to 9 destinations, including 2 domestic and 7 international routes.

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

Yes, Nelson Mandela International Airport offers 7 international routes across 3 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.

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

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