Flights to Praia
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Praia is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI), 3 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,890 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Maio Airport (MMO, 41 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson Mandela International Airport | RAI | 3 km (2 mi) | 6,890 ft | 230 ft |
| Maio Airport (regional) | MMO | 41 km (25 mi) | 3,937 ft | 36 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 6,890 ft, RAI handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 230 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
Book a flight to Praia
Our airline partner is activating live fares for this site; the search below opens the moment that is done. Hotels can be booked now.
Routes to and from Praia
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Praia to Dakar | Senegal | 653 km (406 mi) | about 1 h 35 min |
| Praia to Conakry | Guinea | 1,225 km (761 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Praia to Camayenne | Guinea | 1,224 km (761 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Praia to Nouakchott | Mauritania | 876 km (545 mi) | about 1 h 52 min |
| Praia to Pikine | Senegal | 658 km (409 mi) | about 1 h 36 min |
| Praia to Freetown | Sierra Leone | 1,328 km (825 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Praia to Bissau | Guinea-Bissau | 921 km (573 mi) | about 1 h 56 min |
| Praia to Serekunda | Gambia | 755 km (469 mi) | about 1 h 43 min |
| Praia to Guédiawaye | Senegal | 657 km (408 mi) | about 1 h 36 min |
| Praia to Thiès | Senegal | 708 km (440 mi) | about 1 h 39 min |
| Praia to Rufisque | Senegal | 671 km (417 mi) | about 1 h 37 min |
| Praia to Mbour | Senegal | 707 km (439 mi) | about 1 h 39 min |
| Praia to Thiès Nones | Senegal | 704 km (437 mi) | about 1 h 39 min |
| Praia to Ziguinchor | Senegal | 825 km (513 mi) | about 1 h 48 min |
| Praia to Kayes | Mali | 1,299 km (807 mi) | about 2 h 25 min |
| Praia to Manéah | Guinea | 1,239 km (770 mi) | about 2 h 20 min |
| Praia to Dubréka | Guinea | 1,226 km (762 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Praia to Kindia | Guinea | 1,276 km (793 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Praia to Diourbel | Senegal | 782 km (486 mi) | about 1 h 45 min |
| Praia to Nouadhibou | Mauritania | 957 km (594 mi) | about 1 h 59 min |
| Praia to Dixinn | Guinea | 1,225 km (761 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Praia to Dakhla | Western Sahara | 1,255 km (780 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| Praia to Guangzhou | China | 13,689 km (8,506 mi) | about 18 h 18 min |
| Praia to Shenzhen | China | 13,794 km (8,571 mi) | about 18 h 26 min |
| Praia to Lagos | Nigeria | 3,084 km (1,916 mi) | about 4 h 42 min |
| Praia to Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam | 13,821 km (8,588 mi) | about 18 h 28 min |
| Praia to Mumbai | India | 10,119 km (6,288 mi) | about 13 h 43 min |
| Praia to Mexico City | Mexico | 7,985 km (4,962 mi) | about 10 h 59 min |
| Praia to Karachi | Pakistan | 9,367 km (5,821 mi) | about 12 h 46 min |
| Praia to Delhi | India | 10,228 km (6,355 mi) | about 13 h 52 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Praia?
Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) is the closest large airport at 3 km (2 mi). The others, MMO, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is RAI from Praia city centre?
3 km (2 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Praia on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.