Travelling from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI): what you need to know
Praia is two hours behind Zurich and is in the UTC-1 timezone.
Your ZRH to RAI flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI)
$922 is the best price for a one-way Zurich Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport flight. Return flights start from $860. These fares can change based on availability.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from ZRH to RAI if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
Getting cheap flights from Zurich Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across each month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about Zurich Airport (ZRH)
When it comes to Zurich Airport's on-time performance, data shows 69.02% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Zurich to Zurich Airport is around 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Expect a trip time of about 1 hour 35 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to ZRH? If you've booked an early flight from Zurich Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI)
If you're coming in on a late Zurich Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these hotels near RAI:
Get your adventure underway 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 usual tourist stops.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Nelson Mandela International Airport about two weeks before you travel.
Getting from Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) to central Praia
Nelson Mandela International Airport is roughly 5 kilometres from central Praia. The drive time takes about 5 minutes.
When to fly to Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Zurich Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport. June is the busiest month to head to Praia. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Zurich Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport for October if you'd like to go to Praia during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ZRH to RAI in March. Average temperatures are between 19ºC (66ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) then.
Explore more of Cape Verde
Mindelo is just one of the many places in Cape Verde waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Praia. Around 274 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Praça PMI-PE, Praça Dom Luís and Fort with cannons.
Around 193 kilometres north of Praia, Santa Maria is another favourite stop in Cape Verde. Experience major highlights starting with Reserva Natural de Costa da Fragata, Black Beach and Ponta de Vera Cruz Lighthouse.