Flying from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI): what you need to know
Praia is two hours behind Nice and observes the UTC-1 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your NCE to RAI flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
Take a detour to a new city or break up your flight with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Cote D'Azur Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport. Many passengers pass through Luxembourg Airport when flying between NCE and RAI.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI)
ر.ق. 1,171 is the best price for a one-way Cote D'Azur Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport flight. A return flight starts from ر.ق. 1,762. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from NCE to RAI, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when searching for a flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from NCE to RAI.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Cote D'Azur Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport.
Handy information about Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
Of all flights departing from Cote D'Azur Airport, 74.5% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Nice to Cote D'Azur Airport is approximately 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near NCE? If you're boarding an early flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Cote D'Azur Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near RAI instead:
Grab a Nelson Mandela International Airport rental car and discover Praia and beyond with your own wheels. Fernando Rent a Car, Route 238 and Alucar are popular outlets to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Nelson Mandela International Airport about two weeks in advance.
Getting from Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) to central Praia
Nelson Mandela International Airport is roughly 5 kilometres from central Praia. Driving there takes about 5 minutes.
When to fly to Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport. June is the most popular month to head to Praia. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Praia is October, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC and 30ºC. Book your flights from Cote D'Azur Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from NCE to RAI in March. Average temperatures are between 19ºC and 26ºC then.
Explore more of Cape Verde
Mindelo is just one of the many places in Cape Verde waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Praia. Around 274 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include 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 visiting Reserva Natural de Costa da Fragata, Black Beach and Ponta de Vera Cruz Lighthouse.
