Travelling from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI): what you need to know
Praia is two hours behind Alicante and is in the UTC-1 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to catch your ALC to RAI flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI)
At the moment, R 4,966 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Alicante-Elche Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 8,137. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
It's usually smart to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from ALC to RAI. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price in each month when looking for your flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from ALC to RAI.
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Handy information about Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
Of the departures from Alicante-Elche Airport, 73.22% land on time at their destination.
Alicante-Elche Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Alicante. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near ALC:
Arriving at Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI)
If you have a late Alicante-Elche Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these accommodation options near RAI:
Pick up a Nelson Mandela International Airport rental car and explore Praia and beyond with your own set of wheels. Fernando Rent a Car, Route 238 and Alucar are top providers you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Nelson Mandela International Airport around two weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) to central Praia
Nelson Mandela International Airport to the centre of Praia has a drive time of about 5 minutes. It's approximately 5 kilometres away.
When to fly to Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI)
June is the busiest month for flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Praia in April.
When reserving your flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. October is the warmest month in Praia, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from ALC to RAI in March if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) on average.
Explore more of Cape Verde
You've done Praia, now it's time to explore other parts of Cape Verde. Journey around 274 kilometres north-west to Mindelo to check off its leading attractions. From Praça PMI-PE to Praça Dom Luís and Fort with cannons, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 193 kilometres north of Praia, Santa Maria is another essential stop in Cape Verde. No visit is complete without checking out Reserva Natural de Costa da Fragata, Black Beach and Ponta de Vera Cruz Lighthouse.
