Non-stop flights from Praia (RAI)
Praia Airport (IATA: RAI, ICAO: GVNP), also known as Praia International Airport, is the third largest airport in Cape Verde. It is an international airport and serves the area of Praia, Cape Verde. Praia Airport has non-stop passenger flights scheduled to 15 destinations in 6 countries.
At present, there are 6 domestic flights from Praia.
The longest flight from Praia RAI is a 1,813 mile (2,918 km) non-stop route to Luxembourg City LUX. This direct flight takes around 6 hours and 55 minutes and is operated by Luxair.
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Airlines flying from Praia Popular destinations from Praia Popular destinations with a stopover Business Class flights Intercontinental flights International flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQAirlines flying from Praia
In total there are 11 airlines flying from and to Praia. Most flights are operated by one of the following carriers:
Popular destinations from Praia
Below you can find a list of the most popular destinations from Praia, based on the number of scheduled flights for this month.
Popular destinations with a stopover
Aside from all non-stop destinations listed above, these are popular destinations from Praia that require a stopover:
Business class flights from Praia
There are 7 airports that have flights from Praia in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights from RAI are listed below:
Intercontinental flights from Praia
The only intercontinental flights operating from Praia International Airport (RAI) are between Praia and Europe.
* Please note that there are no direct services between Praia and the United States, Canada, Southern America, Central America, the Caribbean, the Middle-East, Southern Asia, China, Japan, Eastern Asia, South-Eastern Asia, Central Asia or Oceania.
Non-stop flights from Praia to Europe
Azores Airlines: year-round to Ponta Delgada (PDL).
TAP Portugal (Star Alliance): year-round to Lisbon (LIS).
Transavia: seasonal flights to Paris (Orly) (ORY).
Luxair: seasonal flights to Luxembourg City (LUX).
International flights from Praia
Flights from Praia to France
There are 2 destinations in France that have non-stop flights from Praia.
Direct flights to Paris are offered by Cabo Verde Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in June and ends in October.
The only airline with direct flights to Paris (Orly) is Transavia.
Flights from Praia to Guinea-Bissau
Bissau is the only destination in Guinea-Bissau with direct flights from Praia. Direct flights to Bissau are offered by Royal Air Maroc (Oneworld).
Flights from Praia to Luxembourg
In Luxembourg, the only destination that has a direct flight from Praia is Luxembourg City. Direct flights to Luxembourg City are offered by Luxair.
Flights from Praia to Morocco
If you are looking for a direct flight from Praia to Morocco, there are 2 destinations to choose from.
Direct flights to Casablanca are offered by Royal Air Maroc (Oneworld).
The only airline with direct flights to Marrakech is Transavia. This is a seasonal route that starts in July and ends in August.
Flights from Praia to Portugal
In Portugal, there are 2 destinations from Praia.
You can fly non-stop to Lisbon with Cabo Verde Airlines or TAP Portugal (Star Alliance).
The only airline with direct flights to Ponta Delgada is Azores Airlines.
Flights from Praia to Senegal
There is 1 destination in Senegal that has a direct connection from Praia, which is Dakar. From Praia to Dakar there are 4 airlines that have direct services, which are Air Senegal, ASKY Airlines, FlexFlight and Orenair.
Domestic flights from Praia
Flights from Praia to Cape Verde
There are several airports within Cape Verde that have domestic flights departing from Praia (6 in total).
To Boa Vista and Maio, you can fly with Bestfly Cabo Verde and Cabo Verde Airlines.
From Praia to Sal, Cape Verde there are 5 airlines that have direct services, which are Air Senegal, Bestfly Cabo Verde, Cabo Verde Airlines, Luxair and Transavia.
All direct flights from Praia to São Filipe, São Nicolau and São Vicente are operated by Bestfly Cabo Verde and Cabo Verde Airlines.
Alternative airports near Praia
Below you can find a list of alternative airports to Praia (RAI). The nearest airports to Praia (RAI) are Maio (MMO) and São Filipe (SFL).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Praia?
There are 2 airports in Praia: Praia International Airport (RAI) and Maio Airport (MMO).
What is the best airport to fly from Praia?
The most convenient airport to fly from Praia is Praia International Airport (RAI).
How many airlines fly from Praia?
There are 11 airlines flying from Praia to 15 airports around the world, as of April 2024.
Which airlines fly from Praia?
Cabo Verde Airlines, Bestfly Cabo Verde and Transavia operate most flights from Praia. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying from Praia?
Oneworld and Star Alliance are currently the only two alliances that operate flights from Praia.
How many nonstop flights are there from Praia?
There are roughly 683 flights departing from Praia every month (or 161 flights each week), to a total of 15 airports worldwide.
What is the official name of Praia Airport?
The official name of Praia Airport is Praia International Airport.
What is the airport code of Praia Airport?
The airport code of Praia Airport is RAI.
What are the most popular flights from Praia?
São Vicente, Lisbon and Sal, Cape Verde are the 3 most popular routes from Praia. For a complete overview of all flight routes from Praia, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight from Praia?
| Praia to São Vicente | 45m |
| Praia to Lisbon | 4h 5m |
| Praia to Sal, Cape Verde | 35m |
| Praia to São Filipe | 30m |
| Praia to Dakar | 1h 15m |
