Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI): what you need to know
The timezone in Praia is UTC-1, which is one hour behind London.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your LGW to RAI flight.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between LGW and RAI:
Amilcar Cabral International Airport
Mohamed V International Airport
Joao Paulo II Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI)
135 € is the lowest price for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport flight. Return flights start from 275 €. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from LGW to RAI, book in advance. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across each month and bag a great deal.
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Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
When it comes to London Gatwick Airport's on-time performance, data shows 69.26% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To get to London Gatwick Airport from central London, it takes around 1 hour 20 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 80 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Have an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to LGW:
Arriving at Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI)
If you're getting in on a late London Gatwick Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near RAI:
Travel at your own speed with a Nelson Mandela International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Fernando Rent a Car, Route 238 or Alucar and see more of Praia and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Nelson Mandela International Airport around two weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) to central Praia
Nelson Mandela International Airport to the centre of Praia has a drive time of around 5 minutes. It's approximately 5 kilometres away.
When to fly to Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport. June is the most popular month to visit Praia. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport for October if you want to go to Praia during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from LGW to RAI in March if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) on average.
Explore more of Cape Verde
Mindelo is just one of the many cities in Cape Verde waiting to be discovered once you've taken in 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're looking to explore another major stop in Cape Verde, consider Santa Maria, about 193 kilometres north of Praia. Reserva Natural de Costa da Fragata, Black Beach and Ponta de Vera Cruz Lighthouse are among the biggest draws.