Travelling from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI): what you need to know
Praia is six hours 30 minutes behind New Delhi and follows the UTC-1 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your DEL to RAI flight.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI)
$931 is currently the best price for a one-way Indira Gandhi International Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport flight. A return flight starts from $1,895. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
To find cheap tickets from DEL to RAI, book early. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when searching for a flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport.
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Handy information about Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Indira Gandhi International Airport, 67.17% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To get to Indira Gandhi International Airport from central New Delhi, it takes about 25 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of roughly 55 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel near DEL? If you're boarding an early flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on an Indira Gandhi International Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near RAI instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Nelson Mandela International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Fernando Rent a Car, Route 238 or Alucar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Praia and beyond.
To get the best deal, book 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 is approximately 5 kilometres from central Praia. The drive time takes around 5 minutes.
When to fly to Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport. June is the most popular month to head to Praia. If you're after a more low-key vibe, go in April.
When reserving your flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. October is the warmest month in Praia, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from DEL to RAI in March if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around 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 experienced Praia. Around 274 kilometres away to the north-west, popular attractions include Praça PMI-PE, Praça Dom Luís and Fort with cannons.
Around 193 kilometres north of Praia, Santa Maria is another favourite stop in Cape Verde. Experience major highlights starting with Reserva Natural de Costa da Fragata, Black Beach and Ponta de Vera Cruz Lighthouse.
