Flying from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Praia Airport (RAI): what you need to know
Praia's timezone is UTC-1, which makes Praia two hours behind Madrid.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your MAD to RAI flight.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Madrid Airport to Praia Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between MAD and RAI:
Mohammed V Airport
Luxembourg Airport
Blaise Diagne International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Praia Airport (RAI)
$159 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Madrid Airport to Praia Airport flight. A return flight starts from $342. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
To score cheap tickets from MAD to RAI, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when looking for your flight from Madrid Airport to Praia Airport.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from MAD to RAI.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Madrid Airport to Praia Airport.
Handy information about Madrid Airport (MAD)
77% of flights taking off from Madrid Airport reach their destination on time.
Madrid Airport is about 13 kilometres from central Madrid. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 30 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a hassle-free start by staying near MAD. Whether you have an early flight from Madrid Airport to Praia Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Praia Airport (RAI)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Madrid Airport to Praia Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near RAI instead:
Pick up a Praia Airport rental car and discover Praia and beyond with your own set of wheels. Fernando Rent a Car, Route 238 and Alucar are top outlets to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Praia Airport around two weeks ahead.
Getting from Praia Airport (RAI) to central Praia
From Praia Airport, Praia is approximately 3 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 20 minutes.
When to fly to Praia Airport (RAI)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Madrid Airport to Praia Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Praia. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
When reserving your flight from Madrid Airport to Praia Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. October is the warmest month in Praia, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
March sees average temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MAD to RAI sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Cape Verde
You've done Praia, now it's time to explore other parts of Cape Verde. Journey around 274 kilometres north-west to Mindelo to tick off its top sights. From Piscinas Naturais da Fajã Grande to Praia da Laginha and Ponta Joao Ribeiro, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 193 kilometres north of Praia, Santa Maria is another favourite stop in Cape Verde. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Ponta Preta Beach, Kite Beach Coastline and Praia de Santa Maria.