Flying from Accra Airport (ACC) to Praia Airport (RAI): what you need to know
Praia's timezone is UTC-1, making Praia one hour behind Accra.
Your ACC to RAI flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months such as December, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
Pick a stopover if you prefer to break up your flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to look at your options for tickets from Accra Airport to Praia Airport. Mohammed V Airport is a popular stopover on the ACC to RAI route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Accra Airport (ACC) to Praia Airport (RAI)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Accra Airport to Praia Airport flight is 606 €. A return plane ticket is currently 1.104 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from ACC to RAI if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Accra Airport to Praia Airport across the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from ACC to RAI.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Accra Airport to Praia Airport.
Handy information about Accra Airport (ACC)
64% of flights that leave from Accra Airport reach their destination on time.
To reach Accra Airport from central Accra, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near ACC? If you're catching an early flight from Accra Airport to Praia Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Praia Airport (RAI)
Book a hotel near RAI if you're catching a late Accra Airport to Praia Airport flight. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Praia Airport rental car and discover Praia and beyond with your own wheels. Fernando Rent a Car, Route 238 and Alucar are leading providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Praia Airport around two weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Praia Airport (RAI) to central Praia
Praia Airport is approximately 3 kilometres from the centre of Praia. The drive time takes around 10 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
When to fly to Praia Airport (RAI)
The quietest month for a flight from Accra Airport to Praia Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Praia based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Praia is October, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from Accra Airport to Praia Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
March sees average temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Look for cheap tickets from ACC to RAI sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Cape Verde
Praia is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Cape Verde waiting to be discovered. Around 274 kilometres north-west of Praia, a trip to Mindelo will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Piscinas Naturais da Fajã Grande, Praia da Laginha and Ponta Joao Ribeiro.
Santa Maria is another essential stop in Cape Verde and is around 193 kilometres north of Praia. No journey is complete without dropping by Ponta Preta Beach, Kite Beach Coastline and Praia de Santa Maria.