Travelling from Mohamed V International Airport (CMN) to Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Mohamed V International Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport.
Praia is two hours behind Casablanca and is in the UTC-1 timezone.
Choose from four weekly Mohamed V International Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport flights. The 22:25 departure with Royal Air Maroc is the earliest flight you can take. Royal Air Maroc operates the latest service of the day at 22:50.
Give yourself enough time to make your CMN to RAI flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as June, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Jetting into Praia (and then seeing more of Cape Verde!) is a snap with Royal Air Maroc. This popular carrier has direct flights from Mohamed V International Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Royal Air Maroc on this route.
The carrier with the best on-time arrival rate for CMN to RAI flights is Royal Air Maroc.
If you'd like to explore a new city along the way, search for a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Mohamed V International Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Blaise Diagne International Airport is a well-known stop between CMN and RAI.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mohamed V International Airport (CMN) to Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI)
At the moment, RM902 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Mohamed V International Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is RM1,595. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To secure cheap tickets from CMN to RAI, reserve your trip six months ahead of your departure date.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Mohamed V International Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from CMN to RAI.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Mohamed V International Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport.
Handy information about Mohamed V International Airport (CMN)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Mohamed V International Airport, data shows 64.33% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To reach Mohamed V International Airport from central Casablanca, it'll take about 40 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Have an early flight from Mohamed V International Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to CMN:
Arriving at Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI)
Reserve a hotel near RAI if you're on a late Mohamed V International Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Nelson Mandela International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Fernando Rent a Car, Route 238 or Alucar and explore beyond Praia's main sights.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Nelson Mandela International Airport around two weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) to central Praia
Nelson Mandela International Airport to central Praia has a drive time of about 5 minutes. It's approximately 5 kilometres away.
When to fly to Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Mohamed V International Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Praia. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Before locking in your flight from Mohamed V International Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. 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). Search for cheap tickets from CMN to RAI sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Cape Verde
Mindelo is just one of the many places in Cape Verde waiting to be discovered after you've seen Praia. Around 274 kilometres away to the north-west, its best attractions include Praça PMI-PE, Praça Dom Luís and Fort with cannons.
If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in Cape Verde, consider Santa Maria, about 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.
