Travelling from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI): what you need to know
Praia is two hours behind Marseille and is in the UTC-1 timezone.
Your MRS to RAI flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months such as July, 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 international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
Take a detour to a new city or break up your flight with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Marseille Provence Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport. Many passengers pass through Mohamed V International Airport when flying between MRS and RAI.
How to find the cheapest flights from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI)
RM621 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Marseille Provence Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport flight. A return flight starts at RM1,342. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from MRS to RAI if you book in advance. Airlines often have some terrific early bird discounts.
Getting cheap flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across the month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
Of all flights departing from Marseille Provence Airport, 73.25% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to Marseille Provence Airport from central Marseille, it takes about 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 26 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking an early flight from Marseille Provence Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to MRS:
Arriving at Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI)
Reserve a hotel close to RAI if you have a late Marseille Provence Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Nelson Mandela International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Fernando Rent a Car, Route 238 or Alucar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Praia and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Nelson Mandela International Airport about two weeks in advance 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)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Marseille Provence Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Praia. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Marseille Provence Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport for October if you want to visit Praia during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MRS to RAI in March. Temperatures average between 19ºC (66ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) then.
Explore more of Cape Verde
Praia is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Cape Verde just waiting to be explored. About 274 kilometres north-west of Praia, a visit to Mindelo will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Praça PMI-PE, Praça Dom Luís and Fort with cannons.
Santa Maria is another favourite destination in Cape Verde and is around 193 kilometres north of Praia. No journey is complete without visiting Reserva Natural de Costa da Fragata, Black Beach and Ponta de Vera Cruz Lighthouse.