Traveling from Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Nelson Mandela International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport.
Lisbon is one hour ahead of Praia and follows the UTC+0 timezone.
Take your pick of 16 weekly Nelson Mandela International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport flights. The 00:10 departure with TAP Portugal is the earliest flight you can take. TACV operates the latest service of the day at 16:05.
To ensure you catch your RAI to LIS flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
TAP Portugal is your gateway to exploring Lisbon (and perhaps some other great parts of Portugal!). Check out the direct flights from Nelson Mandela International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport offered by this popular airline.
The majority of travelers choose to travel with TAP Portugal on this route.
Among carriers operating RAI to LIS flights, TAP Portugal has the best record for on-time arrivals.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Nelson Mandela International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Top stopovers between RAI and LIS include:
Mohamed V International Airport
Joao Paulo II Airport
Amilcar Cabral International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
Right now, $140 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Nelson Mandela International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $327. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Book seven months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from RAI to LIS.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Nelson Mandela International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
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Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Nelson Mandela International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport.
Handy information about Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI)
Of the departures from Nelson Mandela International Airport, 51.1% land on schedule at their destination.
Nelson Mandela International Airport is about 3 miles from central Praia. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take 5 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Need a handy hotel near RAI? If you're boarding an early flight from Nelson Mandela International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
Consider staying in a hotel near LIS if you're on a late Nelson Mandela International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Explore without limits with a Lisbon Portela Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Klass Wagen, Goldcar or OK Mobility and chase adventure across Lisbon and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Lisbon Portela Airport about two weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to central Lisbon
From Lisbon Portela Airport, Lisbon is approximately 6 miles away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the center driving.
Getting there on public transport takes around 1 hour.
When to fly to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
June is the busiest month for flights from Nelson Mandela International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Lisbon in January.
Lock in your flight from Nelson Mandela International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport for August if you'd like to go to Lisbon during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 61ºF and 84ºF.
Search for cheap tickets from RAI to LIS in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 46ºF and 61ºF on average.
Explore more of Portugal
You've seen Lisbon, now it's time to explore more of Portugal. Journey around 170 miles north to Porto to check off its top attractions. From Livraria Lello to Ribeira District and The Douro River, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you want to check out another side of Portugal, head for Amadora, roughly 5 miles north-west of Lisbon. Jardim Porta do Viveiro Alfragide, Jardim Caracol do Victor Alfragide and Jardim e estatua Eduardo Jorge are highlights.