Travelling from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI): what you need to know
Praia is two hours behind Barcelona and observes the UTC-1 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your BCN to RAI flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
If you want to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between BCN and RAI:
Blaise Diagne International Airport
Mohamed V International Airport
Joao Paulo II Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI)
£153 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport flight. A return flight starts from £297. These fares can change depending on demand.
It's usually best to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from BCN to RAI. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport across the entire month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from BCN to RAI.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport.
Handy information about Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Barcelona-El Prat Airport, data shows 79.12% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To reach Barcelona-El Prat Airport from central Barcelona, it takes about 25 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 11 miles from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport will take about 35 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near BCN? If you're catching an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI)
If you're arriving on a late Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these hotels near RAI:
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 top outlets you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Nelson Mandela International Airport around two weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) to central Praia
From Nelson Mandela International Airport, Praia is approximately 3 miles away. It takes around 5 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Praia. If you're after a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Barcelona-El Prat 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 (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
March sees average temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BCN to RAI sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Cape Verde
Praia has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Cape Verde you should also see. Around 170 miles north-west of Praia, a visit to Mindelo will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Praça PMI-PE, Praça Dom Luís and Fort with cannons.
If you want to check out another great destination in Cape Verde, consider Santa Maria, about 120 miles north of Praia. Reserva Natural de Costa da Fragata, Black Beach and Ponta de Vera Cruz Lighthouse are key reasons to visit.