Travelling from Paris to Praia Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI): What you need to know
Put your holiday plans into action by working out where you'll take off for your flight from Paris to Praia Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI). Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) and Paris Orly Airport (ORY) are the two main airports in Paris.
The average duration of a direct Paris to Praia Nelson Mandela International Airport flight is 6 hours 10 minutes.
The timezone in Praia is UTC-1, which is two hours behind Paris. Praia Nelson Mandela International Airport is located in Praia.
Your flight from Paris to RAI 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.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Airports in Paris
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Get to your destination in one go from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). Nonstop flights from Paris to Praia Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) are available from here.
TACV is a popular airline that operates direct flights from Paris to Praia Nelson Mandela International Airport departing from CDG.
The majority of passengers prefer to fly with Cabo Verde Airlines from CDG to RAI.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Paris to RAI. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). Pause your trip (and maybe pocket some savings) with a stop at one of these airports:
Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport (CMN)
Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
Located around 26 kilometres from central Paris, CDG can be reached in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Paris to Praia Nelson Mandela International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by picking one of these stays close to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport:
When it comes to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport's on-time performance, data shows 65% of flights complete their journey on time.
You'll find CDG at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
You can book a direct Paris to Praia Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) plane ticket with departures from Paris Orly Airport (ORY). Work out whether departing from ORY makes the most sense for you.
Transavia France has direct flights from Paris to RAI departing from ORY. Book your favourite window seat and reach your destination in a single journey.
On the ORY to RAI route, Transavia France is the go-to airline for most travellers on this route.
Fly with Transavia France if being on time is your priority. Its flights between Paris Orly Airport and Praia Nelson Mandela International Airport land as scheduled 80.0% of the time.
Add a little extra to your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Paris to Praia Nelson Mandela International Airport. Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport (CMN) is one of the options between Paris Orly Airport and RAI.
ORY is about 14 kilometres from central Paris. It'll take you 25 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 40 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your Paris to RAI flight? Unwind in a hotel near Paris Orly Airport before your holiday officially starts. These stays are expecting you:
Most flights that depart Paris Orly Airport land at their destination right on cue. It boasts a strong on-time performance rate of 80%.
The address for ORY is 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
From the centre of Paris, BVA is around 88 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to get to the airport by car and 1 hour 15 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
Make catching an early Paris to Praia Nelson Mandela International Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Stay at one of these accommodation options near Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport and get to the check-in counter with plenty of time to spare:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights reach their destinations within the expected time frame. At BVA, that figure is 71%.
You'll find Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport at Tille 60000, Beauvais.
About Praia Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI)
Have a late flight from Paris to Praia Nelson Mandela International Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Check in to one of these hotels near RAI and get cosy, quick:
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Getting from Praia Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) to central Praia
Praia Nelson Mandela International Airport to the centre of Praia is around 3 kilometres. If you're getting a taxi or renting a car, do some research to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times will vary depending on traffic conditions and the time of day.
It typically takes 20 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Praia Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Paris to Praia Nelson Mandela International Airport is R 1,910. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 3,998. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Book three months before you want to travel. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Paris to RAI.
Plan your trip for August. That's the best month for scoring cheap Paris to Praia Nelson Mandela International Airport tickets. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Paris to Praia Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI)
December is the quietest month for flights from Paris to Praia Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI), while January is the busiest. Figure out the ideal time to visit Praia based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Book a Paris to RAI plane ticket departing in October if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Praia to range from 24ºC (75ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Paris to Praia Nelson Mandela International Airport in March if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
More about Praia
Once you've booked your flight from Paris to Praia Nelson Mandela International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Praia:
Your Praia visit won't be complete without checking out the sights. Top attractions that should be on your list include Prainha Beach, Praia de Gamboa Beach and Casa da Arte.
Explore more of Cape Verde
Mindelo is just one of the many cities in Cape Verde waiting to be explored after you've experienced Praia. Around 274 kilometres away to the northwest, its top attractions include Piscinas Naturais da Fajã Grande, Praia da Laginha and Ponta Joao Ribeiro.
Santa Maria is another sought-after destination in Cape Verde and is around 193 kilometres north of Praia. No journey is complete without a visit to Ponta Preta Beach, Kite Beach Coastline and Praia de Santa Maria.