Travelling from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI): what you need to know
Praia's timezone is UTC-1, which makes Praia three hours behind Helsinki.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your HEL to RAI flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport flight is R 5,533. A round-trip plane ticket right now is R 11,336. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from HEL to RAI if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.
Finding cheap flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices across the month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, data shows 60.23% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Helsinki to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is approximately 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to HEL? If you're catching an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI)
If you have a late Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these hotels near RAI:
Fast-track 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.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Nelson Mandela International Airport about two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) to central Praia
Nelson Mandela International Airport is approximately 5 kilometres from the centre of Praia. The drive time takes around 5 minutes.
When to fly to Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI)
June is the most popular month for flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Praia in April.
The warmest month in Praia is October, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from HEL to RAI in March if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) on average.
Explore more of Cape Verde
Mindelo is just one of the many places in Cape Verde waiting to be explored after you've seen Praia. Around 274 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here include Praça PMI-PE, Praça Dom Luís and Fort with cannons.
If you want to check out another corner of Cape Verde, head for Santa Maria, about 193 kilometres north of Praia. Reserva Natural de Costa da Fragata, Black Beach and Ponta de Vera Cruz Lighthouse are key highlights.
