Praia to Istanbul (RAI–IST) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 3 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between RAI and IST. Nearest airports to RAI with scheduled service: Maio Airport (MMO, 23 mi) · Aristides Pereira International Airport (BVC, 92 mi) · Preguiça Airport (SNE, 126 mi)
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 3 hubs
LIS Lisbon 11h 25m EKTPU2 → 6EMHSQ Lisbon (LIS) to Istanbul flights
OPO Porto 11h 50m LXTPU2 → 6ETGTK Porto (OPO) to Istanbul flights
DSS Dakar 20h 30m ETKQ → TK Dakar (DSS) to Istanbul flights
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Praia to Istanbul
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+4h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between RAI and IST, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RAI to IST.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
LIS ~11h 25m OPO ~11h 50m DSS ~20h 30m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
228
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+4h
Istanbul is 4 hours ahead of Praia.
RAI: -01 · IST: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Praia, it's 10:00 PM in Istanbul.
Getting from IST

M11 Metro to Gayrettepe takes about 35 minutes (₺60–70 with Istanbulkart) with connections to M2 (Taksim) and M7. Runs from 5am to midnight. The metro bypasses O-7 motorway traffic, which is frequently heavy into the city.Havaist buses serve major destinations including Taksim, Kadıköy (European and Asian sides), and Sabiha Gökçen Airport (₺50–80). Taxis from arrivals are metered; insist on the meter. Journey to Sultanahmet or Taksim costs ₺400–700 depending on traffic. Rental cars available. Hotel shuttles common for business hotels near the city.

Istanbul Climate

The new airport sits 35km from central Istanbul on the European side, slightly inland and exposed to Black Sea weather systems. Winters (December–March) are cold (0–8°C) with fog, rain, and occasional snow. Snow on the exposed plateau is more likely than in the city. Ice on taxiways causes delays.

Summers are warm (25–32°C) with dry, reliable weather. Spring and fall bring heavy rain and strong northerly winds (Poyraz) that can affect smaller aircraft. Fog is the primary low-season disruption risk. The airport's elevated position makes it slightly windier than the Atatürk site it replaced.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

RAI–IST Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Praia to Istanbul route.
Route details
Time difference+4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RAI
Full nameNelson Mandela International Airport
IATA / ICAORAI / GVNP
TimezoneAtlantic/Cape_Verde
Elevation230 ft / 70 m
Destination: IST
Full nameİstanbul Airport
IATA / ICAOIST / LTFM
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr80.1M
Elevation325 ft / 99 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RAI to IST flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Lisbon Humberto Delgado, Francisco de Sá Carneiro and Blaise Diagne.
Istanbul is 4 hours ahead of Praia.
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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Lisbon Humberto Delgado, Francisco de Sá Carneiro and Blaise Diagne. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.