Traveling from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI): what you need to know
Praia's timezone is UTC-1, which makes Praia two hours behind Valencia.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your VLC to RAI flight.
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 for an international flight whenever you're traveling during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI)
Right now, AED 427 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Valencia Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is AED 887. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from VLC to RAI if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Valencia Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport across the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from VLC to RAI by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Valencia Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Valencia Airport (VLC)
Of the flights that depart from Valencia Airport, 78.56% land on time at their destination.
To reach Valencia Airport from central Valencia, it takes about 20 minutes if you're traveling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 13 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
The trip when using public transport takes about 1 hour 35 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Valencia Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near VLC:
Arriving at Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI)
Book a hotel near RAI if you're on a late Valencia Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Follow your own route with a Nelson Mandela International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Fernando Rent a Car, Route 238 or Alucar and find adventure across Praia and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Nelson Mandela International Airport around two weeks before you travel.
Getting from Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) to central Praia
Nelson Mandela International Airport to the center of Praia has a drive time of around 5 minutes. It's approximately 5 kilometers away.
When to fly to Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Valencia Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport. June is the most popular month to visit Praia. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Praia is October, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from Valencia Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
March sees average temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Search for cheap tickets from VLC to RAI sometime around then if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Cape Verde
Praia is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Cape Verde just waiting to be explored. Around 274 kilometers north-west of Praia, a visit to Mindelo will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Praça PMI-PE, Praça Dom Luís and Fort with cannons.
Around 193 kilometers north of Praia, Santa Maria is another essential stop in Cape Verde. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Reserva Natural de Costa da Fragata, Black Beach and Ponta de Vera Cruz Lighthouse.