Flying from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) to Nelson Mandela International 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, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Choose a stopover if you prefer to break up your flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to look at all your options for tickets from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport. Mohamed V International Airport is a popular stopover on the LOS to RAI route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) to Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport flight is $1,175. A round-trip plane ticket is currently $2,165. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap tickets from LOS to RAI, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport is easier if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices across each month and land a great deal.
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Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)
64.68% of flights departing from Murtala Muhammed International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Central Lagos to Murtala Muhammed International Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Expect a journey time of about 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near LOS. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI)
Consider staying in a hotel near RAI if you're taking a late Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up 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 leading providers to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Nelson Mandela International Airport around two weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) to central Praia
Nelson Mandela International Airport is approximately 5 kilometres from the centre of Praia. The drive time takes around 5 minutes.
When to fly to Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI)
June is the most popular month for flights from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Praia in April.
The warmest month in Praia is October, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LOS to RAI in March. Temperatures average between 19ºC (66ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) then.
Explore more of Cape Verde
You've seen Praia, now it's time to discover other parts of Cape Verde. Journey about 274 kilometres north-west to Mindelo to check off its popular sights. From Praça PMI-PE to Praça Dom Luís and Fort with cannons, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If there's time to check out another major destination in Cape Verde, head for Santa Maria, about 193 kilometres north of Praia. Reserva Natural de Costa da Fragata, Black Beach and Ponta de Vera Cruz Lighthouse are among its highlights.