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 15 airports around the world that have direct flights to Praia, spread around 14 cities in 6 countries. Currently, there are 6 domestic flights to Praia.
Praia is mainly known for sightseeing & culture and beaches.
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All direct flights to Praia Top 200 flights with a stopover Airlines flying to Praia Business Class flights Intercontinental flights International flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 683 flights arriving at Praia Airport, which are 161 flights per week or 23 flights per day.
The most frequently departed flights to Praia are routes from São Vicente (VXE) in Cape Verde and Lisbon (LIS) in Portugal. These two routes together are operated 245 times this month, and make up for 36% 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 1,813 miles (2,918 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 11 airlines that fly to Praia. Most flights to Praia are operated by Cabo Verde Airlines, as they connect 8 airports to RAI. Below you can find the list of airlines that operate all RAI flights:
Business class flights to Praia
There are 7 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 2024.
* 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
Azores Airlines: year-round flights from Ponta Delgada (PDL).
TAP Portugal (Star Alliance): year-round flights from Lisbon (LIS).
Transavia: seasonal flights from Paris (Orly) (ORY).
Luxair: seasonal flights from Luxembourg City (LUX).
International flights to Praia
Flights from France to Praia
There are 2 airports in France that have non-stop flights to Praia.
From Paris, direct flights are offered by Cabo Verde Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in June and ends in October.
From Paris (Orly), the only airline with direct flights is Transavia.
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).
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.
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 Casablanca, direct flights are offered by Royal Air Maroc (Oneworld).
From Marrakech, the only airline with direct flights is Transavia. This is a seasonal route that starts in July and ends in August.
Flights from Portugal to Praia
In Portugal, there are 2 airports that have direct flights to Praia.
From Lisbon, you can fly non-stop with Cabo Verde Airlines or TAP Portugal (Star Alliance).
From Ponta Delgada, the only airline with direct flights is Azores Airlines.
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.
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 Bestfly Cabo Verde and Cabo Verde Airlines.
From Sal, Cape Verde, there are 5 airlines that have direct services to Praia, which are Air Senegal, Bestfly Cabo Verde, Cabo Verde Airlines, Luxair and Transavia.
From São Filipe, São Nicolau and São Vicente, all direct flights to Praia are operated by Bestfly Cabo Verde and Cabo Verde Airlines.
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 11 airlines flying to Praia from 15 airports around the world, as of April 2024.
Which airlines fly to Praia?
Cabo Verde Airlines, Bestfly Cabo Verde 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 683 flights arriving at Praia every month (or 161 flights each week), from 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 to Praia?
São Vicente, Lisbon and Sal, Cape Verde 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?
| São Vicente to Praia | 45m |
| Lisbon to Praia | 4h 5m |
| Sal, Cape Verde to Praia | 35m |
| São Filipe to Praia | 30m |
| Dakar to Praia | 1h 15m |
