Flying from Rabil Airport (BVC) to Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI): what you need to know
Around 35 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Rabil Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport.
To ensure you catch your BVC to RAI flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as January, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Flying into Praia (and then seeing more of Cape Verde!) is easy with TACV. This popular airline has direct flights from Rabil Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport.
Most passengers choose to travel with TACV on this route.
If you'd love to discover a different city along the way, consider a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Rabil Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Amilcar Cabral International Airport is a popular stop between BVC and RAI.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rabil Airport (BVC) to Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI)
Right now, 52 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Rabil Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 105 €. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from BVC to RAI, book your trip six months ahead of your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Rabil Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
Save time searching for cheap flights from BVC to RAI by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Rabil Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport.
Handy information about Rabil Airport (BVC)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Rabil Airport, data shows 67.29% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Arriving at Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI)
If you're getting in on a late Rabil Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these hotels near RAI:
Explore without limits with a Nelson Mandela International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Fernando Rent a Car, Route 238 or Alucar and find adventure across Praia and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Nelson Mandela International Airport about two weeks before you set off.
Getting from Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) to central Praia
Nelson Mandela International Airport to central Praia has a drive time of about 5 minutes. It's approximately 5 kilometres away.
When to fly to Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI)
June is the most popular month for flights from Rabil Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Praia in April.
When booking your flight from Rabil Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. October is the warmest month in Praia, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from BVC to RAI in March if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) on average.
Explore more of Cape Verde
Mindelo is just one of the many places in Cape Verde waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Praia. Around 274 kilometres away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including Praça PMI-PE, Praça Dom Luís and Fort with cannons.
If you want to check out another major destination in Cape Verde, head for Santa Maria, roughly 193 kilometres north of Praia. Reserva Natural de Costa da Fragata, Black Beach and Ponta de Vera Cruz Lighthouse are key highlights.