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Nearest Airport to Praia: closest airports & distances
The nearest airport to Praia is Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI), about 3.2 km (2 mi) away.
Closest airport
RAI
Nelson Mandela International Airport
3.2 km · 2 mi · ~5 min by car
Airports near Praia
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Nelson Mandela International AirportRAI 3.2 km2 mi · ~5 minPraia, Cape Verde · International
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- 2 MMO 41 km25 mi · ~44 min
- 3 SFL 104 km65 mi · ~1 h 52 min
- 4 BVC 150 km93 mi · ~2 h 40 min
- 5 SNE 202 km125 mi · ~3 h 36 min
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Amílcar Cabral International AirportSID 210 km131 mi · ~3 h 45 minEspargos, Cape Verde · International
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Cesaria Evora International AirportVXE 268 km167 mi · ~4 h 47 minSão Pedro, Cape Verde · International
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Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Praia; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
What is the nearest airport to Praia?
The nearest airport to Praia is Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI), about 3.2 km (2 mi) away.
Which international airport is closest to Praia?
Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) is 3.2 km from Praia in a straight line — roughly 5 min by car.
What other airports are near Praia?
Maio Airport (MMO) — 41 km, São Filipe Airport (SFL) — 104 km and Aristides Pereira International Airport (BVC) — 150 km.
How long does it take to get from Praia to Nelson Mandela International Airport?
About 5 min by car for the 3.2 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.