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 20 airports around the world that have direct flights to Praia, spread around 19 cities in 8 countries. Currently, there are 6 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 Long-Haul Flights Business Class flights Intercontinental flights International flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 427 flights arriving at Praia Airport, which are 98 flights per week or 14 flights per day.
The most frequently departed flights to Praia are routes from Lisbon (LIS) in Portugal and São Filipe (SFL) in Cape Verde. These two routes together are operated 150 times this month, and make up for 35% of all monthly arrivals at Praia International Airport.
The longest flight to Praia RAI is departing from Providence (PVD). This non-stop flight takes around 7 hours and covers a distance of 3,391 miles (5,457 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 13 airlines that fly to Praia. Most flights to Praia are operated by Cabo Verde Airlines, as they connect 6 airports to RAI. Below you can find a list of airlines that operate most 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.
Long-Haul Flights to Praia
Explore all long-haul flights to Praia with a flight duration of more than 7 hours.
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
There are intercontinental flights to Praia International Airport (RAI) from Europe, the United States and Southern America, as of May 2026.
* Please note that there are no direct services from Canada, 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
Cabo Verde Airlines: year-round flights from Lisbon (LIS) and seasonal flights from Paris (CDG).
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).
Transavia: seasonal flights from Lyon (LYS), Marseille (MRS) and Paris (Orly) (ORY).
Luxair: seasonal flights from Luxembourg City (LUX).
Non-stop flights from the US to Praia
Cabo Verde Airlines is currently the only airline flying non-stop from the United States to Praia. They fly seasonal from Providence (PVD).
Non-stop flights from South America to Praia
Cabo Verde Airlines is currently the only airline flying non-stop from Southern America to Praia. They fly seasonal from Recife (REC).
International flights to Praia
Flights from Brazil to Praia
Recife is the only city in Brazil with direct flights to Praia. From Recife, direct flights are offered by Cabo Verde Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
All flights from Brazil
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
In Guinea-Bissau, the only airport that has a direct connection to Praia is Bissau. From Bissau, direct flights are offered by Royal Air Maroc (Oneworld).
All flights from Guinea-Bissau
Flights from Luxembourg to Praia
There is 1 airport in Luxembourg that has a direct connection to Praia, which 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
In Senegal, the only airport that has a direct connection to Praia 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
Flights from United States to Praia
Providence is the only city in United States with direct flights to Praia. From Providence, direct flights are offered by Cabo Verde Airlines.
All flights from United States
Domestic flights to Praia
Flights from Cape Verde to Praia
There are several airports within Cape Verde that have domestic flights to Praia (6 in total).
From Boa Vista and Maio, you can fly with BBN Airlines.
From Sal, Cape Verde, airlines that operate direct flights are Air Senegal, BBN Airlines, Cabo Verde Airlines, Edelweiss Air, Luxair and Transavia.
From São Filipe and São Nicolau, all direct flights to Praia are operated by BBN Airlines.
From São Vicente, you can fly non-stop with BBN Airlines or 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. For this reason, alternative airports near to Praia (RAI) are listed below. The closest alternative airports 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 into Praia?
The most convenient airport to fly into Praia is Praia International Airport (RAI).
How many airlines fly to Praia?
There are 13 airlines flying to Praia from 20 airports around the world, as of May 2026.
Which airlines fly to Praia?
Cabo Verde Airlines, BBN Airlines and Transavia 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 427 flights arriving at Praia every month (or 98 flights each week), from a total of 20 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, São Filipe and São Vicente 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 15m |
| São Filipe to Praia | 30m |
| São Vicente to Praia | 45m |
| Sal, Cape Verde to Praia | 45m |
| Dakar to Praia | 1h 15m |
