Travelling from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) to Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI): what you need to know
Praia's timezone is UTC-1, which makes Praia six hours 30 minutes behind Mumbai.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Show up at the airport on time to board your BOM to RAI flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) to Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport flight is $1,332. A return ticket right now is $1,750. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To find cheap tickets from BOM to RAI, book early. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices throughout the month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
Of all flights departing from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, 61.63% land on schedule at their destination.
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Mumbai. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport will take about 1 hour 10 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near BOM? If you're catching an early flight from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI)
If you're landing on a late Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near RAI:
Travel at your own pace with a Nelson Mandela International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Fernando Rent a Car, Route 238 or Alucar and discover more of Praia and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Nelson Mandela International Airport around two weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) to central Praia
Nelson Mandela International Airport to central Praia has a drive time of around 5 minutes. It's approximately 5 kilometres away.
When to fly to Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI)
June is the busiest month for flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Praia in April.
The warmest month in Praia is October, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC and 30ºC. Book your flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BOM to RAI in March. Temperatures average between 19ºC and 26ºC then.
Explore more of Cape Verde
Mindelo is just one of the many places in Cape Verde waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Praia. Around 274 kilometres away to the north-west, its top 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. No visit is complete without checking out Reserva Natural de Costa da Fragata, Black Beach and Ponta de Vera Cruz Lighthouse.