Flying from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI): what you need to know
The timezone in Praia is UTC-1, which is three hours behind Athens.
Leave enough time to make your ATH to RAI flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport flight is ج.م. 13,980. A return plane ticket right now is ج.م. 27,138. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you're looking for cheap tickets from ATH to RAI. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when looking for your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from ATH to RAI.
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Handy information about Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, data shows 77.19% of flights complete their journey on time.
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is about 40 kilometres from central Athens. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport will take about 1 hour.
Catching an early flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to ATH:
Arriving at Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI)
If you're landing on a late Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options 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 see more of Praia and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Nelson Mandela International Airport about two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) to central Praia
From Nelson Mandela International Airport, Praia is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 5 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When to fly to Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI)
The quietest month for a flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport is April, while June is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Praia based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
When booking your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. October is the warmest month in Praia, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC to 30ºC.
March has average temperatures of between 19ºC and 26ºC. Search for cheap tickets from ATH to RAI sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Cape Verde
You've done Praia, now it's time to discover other parts of Cape Verde. Journey about 274 kilometres north-west to Mindelo to tick off its leading sights. From Praça PMI-PE to Praça Dom Luís and Fort with cannons, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Santa Maria is another well-known destination in Cape Verde and is around 193 kilometres north of Praia. No trip is complete without seeing Reserva Natural de Costa da Fragata, Black Beach and Ponta de Vera Cruz Lighthouse.
