Traveling from Faro Airport (FAO) to Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI): what you need to know
The timezone in Praia is UTC-1, which is one hour behind Faro.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your FAO to RAI flight.
Traveling during a peak month such as August? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Break up your flight or explore another city along the way with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Faro Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport. Many passengers pass through Joao Paulo II Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Faro Airport (FAO) to Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI)
At the moment, $218 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Faro Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $429. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from FAO to RAI, book in advance. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Faro Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across each month and land a great deal.
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Handy information about Faro Airport (FAO)
76.66% of flights that leave from Faro Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Central Faro to Faro Airport is around 10 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 1 hour 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Faro Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to FAO:
Arriving at Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI)
If you're coming in on a late Faro Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these hotels near RAI:
Grab a Nelson Mandela International Airport rental car and discover Praia and beyond with your own set of wheels. Fernando Rent a Car, Route 238 and Alucar are well-known companies to choose from here.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Nelson Mandela International Airport about two weeks before traveling.
Getting from Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) to central Praia
Nelson Mandela International Airport is roughly 5 kilometers from central Praia. Driving there takes about 5 minutes.
When to fly to Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI)
June is the busiest month for flights from Faro Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Praia in April.
Book your flight from Faro Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport for October if you want to go to Praia during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
March has average temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Search for cheap tickets from FAO to RAI sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Cape Verde
Praia has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Cape Verde you'll want to see. Around 274 kilometers north-west of Praia, a visit to Mindelo will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Praça PMI-PE, Praça Dom Luís and Fort with cannons.
If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in Cape Verde, consider Santa Maria, roughly 193 kilometers north of Praia. Reserva Natural de Costa da Fragata, Black Beach and Ponta de Vera Cruz Lighthouse are among its highlights.