Praia to Lisbon (RAI–LIS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
RAI–LIS is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. TAP Air Portugal, TACV and easyJet lead the route. The flight covers 1,864 miles in approximately 4h. Beyond nonstop, 7 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TP TAP Air Portugal Also: EK | 14 | 32N | 4h05 | – | Star Alliance | EK |
| VR TACV | 4 | 7M8 | 4h | – | – | – |
| U2 easyJet | 2 | 320 | 4h20 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Lisbon from Praia
| Metric | RAI→LIS | BVC→LIS | SID→LIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from RAI | – | 92 mi | 129 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | 27 | 4 | 29 |
| Flight time | 4h | 3h 55m | 2h 55m |
Travel Essentials
RAI: -01 · LIS: WEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Praia, it's 8:00 PM in Lisbon.
Metro Red Line directly from the airport station to central Lisbon in 20–25 minutes (€1.85 single). Most central destinations (Rossio, Baixa-Chiado, Oriente) are reachable within 30 minutes total. Operating hours 6:30am to 1am.Taxis cost €10–15 to the city centre. Uber and Bolt are cheaper still at €8–12. AeroBus to Marquês de Pombal costs €4. The airport is just 7km from the city centre; ground transport is fast by European standards.
Mediterranean climate. Summers are hot and sunny (28–35°C) with almost no rain. July and August rarely see any precipitation and offer the most reliable flying weather in Europe. Winters are mild and rainy (8–15°C), with the wettest months December through February.
Flight disruptions are uncommon. Atlantic coastal fog can affect early morning visibility in autumn (October–November). Wind off the Atlantic is persistent year-round and can affect smaller aircraft but rarely disrupts scheduled service.
RAI–LIS Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from RAI to LIS
Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) and Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) are connected by nonstop service from TAP Air Portugal, easyJet and TACV. With 27 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
RAI to LIS Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from RAI to LIS ranges from 4 hours 0 minutes to 4 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,864 miles (3,000 km). There are approximately 27 weekly flights outbound and 36 return, totaling 63 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
7 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via SID. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Rabil (BVC), Espargos (SID) and São Pedro (VXE).