Flying from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI): what you need to know
Praia is one hour behind Bristol and observes the UTC-1 timezone.
Your BRS to RAI flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Flying during a peak time such as August? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI)
R 5,579 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Bristol Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 6,162. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from BRS to RAI if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Bristol Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport across every month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from BRS to RAI.
Find the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Bristol Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Bristol Airport (BRS)
69.8% of flights that leave from Bristol Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Bristol Airport is around 16 kilometres from central Bristol. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near BRS? If you're boarding an early flight from Bristol Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI)
Consider booking a hotel near RAI if you're on a late Bristol Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Nelson Mandela International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Fernando Rent a Car, Route 238 or Alucar and explore beyond Praia's main sights.
For the best deal, book your ride from Nelson Mandela International Airport around two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) to central Praia
From Nelson Mandela International Airport, Praia is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 5 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI)
June is the most popular month for flights from Bristol Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Praia in April.
Book your flight from Bristol Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport for October if you'd like to go to Praia during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
March sees average temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BRS to RAI sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Cape Verde
Praia has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Cape Verde you'll want to see. Around 274 kilometres north-west of Praia, a visit to Mindelo will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Praça PMI-PE, Praça Dom Luís and Fort with cannons.
Santa Maria is another standout destination in Cape Verde and is around 193 kilometres north of Praia. No trip is complete without a visit to Reserva Natural de Costa da Fragata, Black Beach and Ponta de Vera Cruz Lighthouse.
