Flying from Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) to Rabil Airport (BVC): what you need to know
Expect to be in the skies for 35 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct flight from Nelson Mandela International Airport to Rabil Airport. Praia and Cape Verde are in the same timezone (UTC-1).
Each week, there are 3 flights from Nelson Mandela International Airport to Rabil Airport. If you prefer to get going as early as possible, take the 09:30 TACV flight. If you're keen to make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight from RAI to BVC is 16:30 with TACV.
Heading off during a peak time like a bank holiday? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) to Rabil Airport (BVC)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Nelson Mandela International Airport to Rabil Airport is ر.ق. 206. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ر.ق. 411. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Book 9 months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap flight tickets from RAI to BVC.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flight tickets from Nelson Mandela International Airport to Rabil Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI)
Central Praia to Nelson Mandela International Airport is approximately 5 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 7 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Need a handy hotel near RAI? If you're boarding an early flight from Nelson Mandela International Airport to Rabil Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Rabil Airport (BVC)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Nelson Mandela International Airport to Rabil Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near BVC instead:
Getting from Rabil Airport (BVC) to central Cape Verde
Rabil Airport is about 121 kilometres from central Cape Verde. How long it takes to get to the centre in a car rental or cab will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before your trip.
When to fly to Rabil Airport (BVC)
July is the busiest month for flights from Nelson Mandela International Airport to Rabil Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Cape Verde in February.
Book your flight from Nelson Mandela International Airport to Rabil Airport for October if you want to visit Cape Verde during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24 ºC and 30 ºC.
Search for cheap flight tickets from RAI to BVC in March if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 19 ºC and 26 ºC on average.
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