Non-stop flights to Praia (RAI)
Praia International Airport is the third largest airport in Cape Verde. It is an international airport. In total there are 14 airports around the world that have direct flights to Praia, spread around 13 cities in 6 countries. Currently, there are 2 domestic flights to Praia.
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All direct flights to Praia Top 200 flights with a stopover Airlines flying to Praia Best time to visit Praia Business Class flights Intercontinental flights International flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 163 flights arriving at Praia Airport, which are 35 flights per week or 5 flights per day.
The most frequently departed flights to Praia are routes from Lisbon (LIS) in Portugal and Dakar (DSS) in Senegal. These two routes together are operated 113 times this month, and make up for 69% of all monthly arrivals at Praia International Airport.
The longest flight to Praia RAI is departing from Luxembourg City (LUX). This non-stop flight takes around 6 hours and 55 minutes and covers a distance of 2,918 miles (4,696 km).
List of all direct flights to Praia
Below you can find a list of all cities and countries that have direct flights to Praia, ordered by popularity.
Top 200 flights with a stopover
This list contains the 200 most popular airports from which flights depart that require just one stopover to get to Praia.
Airlines flying to Praia
Currently, there are 12 airlines that fly to Praia. Most flights to Praia are operated by Transavia, as they connect 5 airports to RAI. Below you can find the list of airlines that operate all RAI flights:
What is the best time to visit Praia?
🏜️ Desert
Desert destinations like Praia are known for their hot days, with temperatures frequently exceeding 40°C (104°F), but cooler nights. With very little rainfall, these locations are famous for their extreme weather, breathtaking scenery, and the cultural heritage of their inhabitants. Despite the harsh living conditions, they provide a remarkable mix of adventure, calmness, and stunning landscapes, making them wonderful places to explore.
Praia is a wonderful destination to explore throughout the year, but it's advisable to avoid the summer months due to the intense heat. For a more enjoyable visit, plan your trip between September and May.
Business class flights to Praia
There are 6 airports that have flights to Praia in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights to RAI are listed below:
Intercontinental flights to Praia
The only intercontinental flights to Praia International Airport (RAI) are from Europe, as of April 2026.
* Please note that there are no direct services from 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 Europe to Praia
Transavia: seasonal flights from Lyon (LYS), Marseille (MRS) and Paris (Orly) (ORY).
Cabo Verde Airlines: seasonal flights from Paris (CDG) and year-round flights from Lisbon (LIS).
Luxair: seasonal flights from Luxembourg City (LUX).
easyJet: year-round flights from Lisbon (LIS) and Porto (OPO).
TAP Portugal (Star Alliance): year-round flights from Lisbon (LIS) and seasonal flights from Porto (OPO).
Azores Airlines: year-round flights from Ponta Delgada (PDL).
International flights to Praia
Flights from France to Praia
There are 4 airports in France that have non-stop flights to Praia.
From Lyon and Marseille, you can fly with Transavia.
From Paris, you can fly non-stop to Praia with Cabo Verde Airlines.
From Paris (Orly), the only airline with direct flights is Transavia.
All flights from France
Flights from Guinea-Bissau to Praia
Bissau is the only city in Guinea-Bissau with direct flights to Praia. From Bissau, direct flights are offered by Royal Air Maroc (Oneworld).
All flights from Guinea-Bissau
Flights from Luxembourg to Praia
In Luxembourg, the only airport that has a direct connection to Praia is Luxembourg City. From Luxembourg City, direct flights are offered by Luxair.
All flights from Luxembourg
Flights from Morocco to Praia
If you are looking for a direct flight from Morocco to Praia, there are 2 airports to choose from.
From Agadir, direct flights are offered by Transavia. This is a seasonal route that starts in July and ends in September.
From Casablanca, the only airline with direct flights is Royal Air Maroc (Oneworld).
All flights from Morocco
Flights from Portugal to Praia
In Portugal, there are 3 airports that have direct flights to Praia.
From Lisbon, direct flights are offered by Cabo Verde Airlines, easyJet and TAP Portugal (Star Alliance).
From Ponta Delgada, the only airline with direct flights is Azores Airlines.
From Porto, you can fly non-stop with easyJet or TAP Portugal (Star Alliance).
All flights from Portugal
Flights from Senegal to Praia
There is 1 airport in Senegal that has a direct connection to Praia, which is Dakar. From Dakar, there are 4 airlines that have direct services to Praia, which are Air Senegal, ASKY Airlines, FlexFlight and Orenair.
All flights from Senegal
Domestic flights to Praia
Flights from Cape Verde to Praia
There are 2 airports in Cape Verde that have non-stop domestic flights to Praia.
From Sal, Cape Verde, there are 5 airlines that have direct services to Praia, which are Air Senegal, Cabo Verde Airlines, Edelweiss Air, Luxair and Transavia. This route is recently announced though, and not operational yet. It will start in April 2026.
From São Vicente, the only airline with direct flights is Cabo Verde Airlines.
All flights from Cape Verde
Alternative airports near Praia
Flying to an alternative airport near Praia could give you other options to reach your destination. For example, the possibility to fly with a different airline or alliance, or finding a cheaper airfare. The only alternative airport to Praia (RAI) within a range of 125 miles (200 km) is Boa Vista (BVC).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Praia?
There is 1 airport in Praia: Praia International Airport (RAI).
What is the best airport to fly into Praia?
The most convenient airport to fly into Praia is Praia International Airport (RAI).
How many airlines fly to Praia?
There are 12 airlines flying to Praia from 14 airports around the world, as of April 2026.
Which airlines fly to Praia?
Transavia, Cabo Verde Airlines and Royal Air Maroc operate most flights to Praia. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying to Praia?
Oneworld and Star Alliance are currently the only two alliances that operate flights to Praia.
How many nonstop flights are there to Praia?
There are roughly 163 flights arriving at Praia every month (or 35 flights each week), from a total of 14 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 to Praia?
Lisbon, Dakar and Bissau are the 3 most popular routes to Praia. For a complete overview of all flight routes to Praia, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight to Praia?
| Lisbon to Praia | 4h 20m |
| Dakar to Praia | 1h 15m |
| Bissau to Praia | 1h 35m |
| Ponta Delgada to Praia | 3h 45m |
| Casablanca to Praia | 3h 35m |
