Flying from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI): what you need to know
Praia's timezone is UTC-1, making Praia one hour behind Dublin.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Show up at the airport on time to board your DUB to RAI flight.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
If you'd like to visit a different city along the way, consider a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Dublin Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Luxembourg Airport is a sought-after stop between DUB and RAI.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI)
$307 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Dublin Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport flight. Return flights start from $545. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from DUB to RAI if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when looking for a flight from Dublin Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport.
Save time searching for cheap flights from DUB to RAI by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Dublin Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport.
Handy information about Dublin Airport (DUB)
When it comes to Dublin Airport's on-time performance, 72.87% of flights complete their journey on time.
To reach Dublin Airport from central Dublin, it'll take about 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of roughly 2 hours 10 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel close to DUB? If you've booked an early flight from Dublin Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI)
If you're getting in on a late Dublin Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these options near RAI:
Follow your own route with a Nelson Mandela International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Fernando Rent a Car, Route 238 or Alucar and see more of Praia and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Nelson Mandela International Airport around two weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) to central Praia
From Nelson Mandela International Airport, Praia is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 5 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When to fly to Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI)
The quietest month for a flight from Dublin Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport is April, while June is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Praia based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Lock in your flight from Dublin Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport for October if you'd like to go to Praia during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 30ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from DUB to RAI in March if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 19ºC and 26ºC on average.
Explore more of Cape Verde
Praia has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Cape Verde just waiting to be discovered. About 274 kilometres north-west of Praia, a trip to Mindelo will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Praça PMI-PE, Praça Dom Luís and Fort with cannons.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in Cape Verde, head for Santa Maria, roughly 193 kilometres north of Praia. Reserva Natural de Costa da Fragata, Black Beach and Ponta de Vera Cruz Lighthouse are the start of reasons to visit.