Flying from Toronto to Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI): What you need to know
Organising your flight from Toronto to Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) begins with finding the best airport to kick off your journey from. Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) are the main departure points in Toronto.
Praia is three hours ahead of Toronto. Nelson Mandela International Airport is located in Praia, which is in the UTC-1 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to catch your flight from Toronto to RAI. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're jetting off during a major holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Airports in Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Travelling from central Toronto to YYZ takes about 50 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a leisurely start to your holiday? Stay near Pearson International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Toronto to Nelson Mandela International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
Of all flights departing from Pearson International Airport, 63.97% touch down on time at their destination.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
You can get to YTZ from central Toronto in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride on public transport will take roughly 40 minutes to travel the 3 kilometres or so.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport the day before your Toronto to RAI flight:
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has an on-time performance of 62.09%. This figure shows how frequently flights that depart from this airport arrive at their destination on time.
Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
YKF is roughly 105 kilometres from central Toronto. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. If you're planning to use public transport, you can expect a journey of around 4 hours 5 minutes.
Take the 'what ifs' out of departure day — stay near Region of Waterloo International Airport and know you'll reach your boarding gate with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Toronto to Nelson Mandela International Airport flight:
Flights that take off from YKF touch down at their destination on schedule 63.64% of the time.
About Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI)
Have a late flight from Toronto to Nelson Mandela International Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Stay at one of these hotels near RAI and hit the lights earlier:
Pick up a Nelson Mandela International Airport rental car and explore Praia and beyond with your own wheels. Fernando Rent a Car, Route 238 and Alucar are leading providers you can book with here.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Toronto to Nelson Mandela International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI)
355 € is the best price for a one-way ticket from Toronto to Nelson Mandela International Airport. A return flight starts from 738 €. These fares can change depending on availability.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Toronto to RAI if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI)
Think about the kind of experience you want when deciding when to fly. April is the quietest month to go to Praia. June is when most people book flights from Toronto to Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI), which may be ideal if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
Book a Toronto to RAI plane ticket departing in October if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Praia to range from 24ºC (75ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Toronto to Nelson Mandela International Airport in March if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
More about Praia
After booking your flight from Toronto to Nelson Mandela International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Praia:
Prainha Beach and Praia de Gamboa Beach are just a couple of the leading attractions to put on your Praia to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Farol de D. Maria Pia.
Explore more of Cape Verde
Praia has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Cape Verde just waiting to be discovered. About 274 kilometres north-west of Praia, a visit to Mindelo will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Torre de Belem, Piscinas Naturais da Fajã Grande and Praia da Laginha.
If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in Cape Verde, head for Santa Maria, roughly 193 kilometres north of Praia. Scuba Team Cabo Verde - Diving Club, Ponta Preta Beach and Kite Beach Coastline are key highlights.
