Travelling from Lagos Airport (LOS) to Praia Airport (RAI): what you need to know
The timezone in Praia is UTC-1, which is two hours behind Lagos.
To ensure you catch your LOS to RAI flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like October, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
Pick a stopover if you want to break up your flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options for tickets from Lagos Airport to Praia Airport. Mohammed V Airport is a popular stopover on the LOS to RAI route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Lagos Airport (LOS) to Praia Airport (RAI)
$856 is currently the best price for a one-way Lagos Airport to Praia Airport flight. Return flights start from $1,634. These prices may change depending on demand.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from LOS to RAI. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from Lagos Airport to Praia Airport is easy if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across the month and snap up a great deal.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from LOS to RAI.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Lagos Airport to Praia Airport.
Handy information about Lagos Airport (LOS)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Lagos Airport, 66% of flights complete their journey on time.
To reach Lagos Airport from central Lagos, it takes around 45 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to LOS? If you're catching an early flight from Lagos Airport to Praia Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Praia Airport (RAI)
If you're coming in on a late Lagos Airport to Praia Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these hotels near RAI:
Hit the road running by picking up a Praia Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Fernando Rent a Car, Route 238 or Alucar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Praia and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Praia Airport about two weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Praia Airport (RAI) to central Praia
Praia Airport is approximately 3 kilometres from central Praia. The drive time takes around 10 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 20 minutes.
When to fly to Praia Airport (RAI)
July is the busiest month for flights from Lagos Airport to Praia Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Praia in March.
Book your flight from Lagos Airport to Praia Airport for October if you'd like to visit Praia during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LOS to RAI in March. Average temperatures are between 19ºC (66ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) then.
Explore more of Cape Verde
You've done Praia, now it's time to discover more of Cape Verde. Travel around 274 kilometres north-west to Mindelo to check off its popular sights. From Piscinas Naturais da Fajã Grande to Praia da Laginha and Ponta Joao Ribeiro, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Santa Maria is another well-known destination in Cape Verde and is around 193 kilometres north of Praia. No trip is complete without experiencing Ponta Preta Beach, Kite Beach Coastline and Praia de Santa Maria.
