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Nelson Mandela International Airport

Nelson Mandela International Airport is a large airport serving Praia, Cape Verde. It carries the IATA code RAI and ICAO code GVNP. The airport sits at an elevation of 230 ft (70 m).

IATA · RAIICAO · GVNPServing Praia
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City served
Praia
Time zone
Atlantic/Cape_Verde
Coordinates
14.950°, -23.490°
Address
Rua do Aeroporto, Praia, Praia, Cape Verde
Phone
+238 263 10 10
Website
www.asa.cv/aeroportos/aeroporto-da-praia

About Nelson Mandela International Airport

Nelson Mandela International Airport is a large airport serving Praia, Cape Verde. It carries the IATA code RAI and ICAO code GVNP. The airport sits at an elevation of 230 ft (70 m).

Terminals and runway snapshot

Nelson Mandela International Airport has 1 runway, the longest measuring 6,890 ft (2,100 m).

Runway 03/21 — 6,890 ft (2,100 m), asphalt.

Nelson Mandela International Airport is a large airport serving Praia, Cape Verde. It carries the IATA code RAI and ICAO code GVNP. The airport sits at an elevation of 230 ft (70 m).

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FAQ

Nelson Mandela International Airport — frequently asked questions

Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.

9 common questions

Where is Nelson Mandela International Airport?+
Nelson Mandela International Airport is located in Praia, Cape Verde (Africa), at coordinates 14.950°, -23.490°.
What is the airport code for Nelson Mandela International Airport?+
Its IATA code is RAI and its ICAO code is GVNP.
Which city does RAI serve?+
Nelson Mandela International Airport serves Praia, Cape Verde. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
What time zone is RAI in?+
Nelson Mandela International Airport operates on Atlantic/Cape_Verde local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
How do I find Nelson Mandela International Airport on a map?+
Nelson Mandela International Airport sits at latitude 14.950° and longitude -23.490°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
Which airlines fly from RAI?+
Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from RAI. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
Where can you fly from RAI?+
Route coverage for RAI is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from RAI on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
How do I contact Nelson Mandela International Airport?+
Its address is Rua do Aeroporto, Praia, Praia, Cape Verde, the phone number is +238 263 10 10, the official website is http://www.asa.cv/aeroportos/aeroporto-da-praia/. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
Are there other airports in Cape Verde?+
Yes — Originfacts lists 4 other airports in Cape Verde. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.