Praia to Lisbon (RAI–LIS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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TP1544
TP TAP Air Portugal
32N
1:05 AM
-01
6:15 AM
WET
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VR606
VR Cabo Verde
7M8
8:10 AM
-01
1:10 PM
WET
4h
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK4825
EK Emirates
32N
1:25 PM
-01
6:35 PM
WET
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TP1542
TP TAP Air Portugal
32N
1:25 PM
-01
6:35 PM
WET
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
U27624
U2 easyJet
320
5:40 PM
-01
11:00 PM+1
WET
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EY2738
EY Etihad
32N
9:00 AM
WET T1
12:25 PM
-01
4h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TP1541
TP TAP Air Portugal
32Q
9:35 AM
WET T1
1:10 PM
-01
4h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
U27623
U2 easyJet
320
1:58 PM
WET T1
5:48 PM
-01
4h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TP1543
TP TAP Air Portugal
32N
8:45 PM
WET T1
12:05 AM
-01
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK4824
EK Emirates
32Q
8:45 PM
WET T1
12:05 AM
-01
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Praia to Lisbon
4 carriers, 28 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 28 Flights/wk 1,864 mi 4h nonstop +1h ahead 6 1-stop hubs

RAI–LIS is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. TAP Air Portugal, Emirates and Cabo Verde Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,864 miles in approximately 4h. Beyond nonstop, 6 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop RAI–LIS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TP TAP Air Portugal 14 32N 4h10 Star Alliance
EK Emirates 7 32N 4h10
VR Cabo Verde Airlines 4 7M8 4h
U2 easyJet 3 320 4h20
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – U2
32N Airbus A320neo – EK, TP
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – VR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EK + U2 + VR (14 flights/wk, 50%)
Star Alliance: TP (14 flights/wk, 50%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, RAI to LIS direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
28
Outbound / wk
30
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RAI to LIS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
60
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 Lisbon from Praia

Nearby airports with service to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport.
Metric RAI→LIS SID→LIS VXE→LIS
Distance from RAI 129 mi 167 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 3 2
Weekly flights 28 20 7
Flight time 4h 3h 40m 4h
Airports within 200 miles of RAI with service to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Lisbon is 1 hour ahead of Praia.
RAI: -01 · LIS: WET

When it's 6:00 PM in Praia, it's 7:00 PM in Lisbon.
Distance & Flight Time
1,864 mi / 3,000 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 0m to 4h 20m.
Getting from LIS

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.

Lisbon Climate

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

Key statistics for the Praia to Lisbon route.
Route details
Distance1,864 mi / 3,000 km
Flight time4h to 4h 20m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights28 out / 30 return
1-stop connections6 hubs
Origin: RAI
IATA / ICAORAI / GVNP
TimezoneAtlantic/Cape_Verde
Elevation230 ft / 70 m
Destination: LIS
IATA / ICAOLIS / LPPT
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon
Passengers/yr35.0M
Elevation374 ft / 114 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RAI to LIS flights.
Nonstop flights from Nelson Mandela International Airport to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport take approximately 4h to 4h 20m. The route covers 1,864 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Emirates, TAP Air Portugal, easyJet and Cabo Verde Airlines.
There are approximately 28 nonstop flights per week from RAI to LIS. The return direction has about 30 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through VXE, CMN, OXB, SID, PDL and DSS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Lisbon is 1 hour ahead of Praia.
Yes, return flights from LIS to RAI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SID and VXE. 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 RAI to LIS

Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) and Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) are connected by nonstop service from Emirates, TAP Air Portugal, easyJet and Cabo Verde Airlines. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily 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 28 weekly flights outbound and 30 return, totaling 58 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

6 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via VXE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Espargos (SID) and São Pedro (VXE).