Flying from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU) to Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI): what you need to know
Praia is two hours behind Ljubljana and observes the UTC-1 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your LJU to RAI flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU) to Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport flight is RM1,806. A round-trip ticket is currently RM5,326. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
It's usually best to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from LJU to RAI. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport across each month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
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 update you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from LJU to RAI.
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Handy information about Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU)
Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from LJU land on schedule 80.37% of the time.
To get to Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport from central Ljubljana, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport typically takes 1 hour 55 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to LJU:
Arriving at Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near RAI instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Nelson Mandela International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Fernando Rent a Car, Route 238 or Alucar and chase adventure across Praia and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Nelson Mandela International Airport about two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) to central Praia
Nelson Mandela International Airport is roughly 5 kilometres from the centre of Praia. The drive time takes about 5 minutes.
When to fly to Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI)
The quietest month for a flight from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport is April, while June is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Praia based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
When booking your flight from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. October is the warmest month in Praia, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
March sees average temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LJU to RAI sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Cape Verde
Praia has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Cape Verde just waiting to be discovered. About 274 kilometres north-west of Praia, a visit to Mindelo will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Praça PMI-PE, Praça Dom Luís and Fort with cannons.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in Cape Verde, consider Santa Maria, roughly 193 kilometres north of Praia. Reserva Natural de Costa da Fragata, Black Beach and Ponta de Vera Cruz Lighthouse are key reasons to visit.
