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Flights between Lisbon (LIS) and Praia (RAI)

Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport, Portugal ↔ Nelson Mandela International Airport, Cape Verde

A direct route between Lisbon and Praia appears in the OpenFlights route network.

Airlines currently operating this route:

Observed from recent schedules · as of 31 Jul 2026 — sampled, not a live timetable; confirm with the airline.

easyJet (U2)TACV Cabo Verde Airlines (VR)TAP Air Portugal (TP)
Distance
3,002 km
1,865 miles
Est. flight time
4h 15m
great-circle estimate
Time difference
~1h
varies with DST
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Climate

Typical monthly temperatures in Portugal

Jan
15°
20/10
110mm
Feb
16°
21/11
90mm
Mar
18°
23/13
70mm
Apr
19°
24/14
60mm
May
22°
27/17
35mm
Jun
26°
31/21
15mm
Jul
28°
33/23
5mm
Aug
28°
33/23
10mm
Sep
26°
31/21
30mm
Oct
22°
27/17
75mm
Nov
18°
23/13
100mm
Dec
15°
20/10
110mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Typical monthly temperatures in Cape Verde

Jan
21°
26/16
Feb
21°
26/16
Mar
21°
26/16
Apr
21°
26/16
May
22°
27/17
Jun
23°
28/18
Jul
24°
29/19
Aug
25°
30/20
Sep
26°
31/21
Oct
26°
31/21
Nov
25°
30/20
Dec
23°
28/18

Mean °C (high/low below) · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Travel advisories

Portugal: Normal precautions (UK FCDO) ↗Cape Verde: Normal precautions (UK FCDO) ↗

Common questions

How far is Lisbon from Praia?

Lisbon (LIS) and Praia (RAI) are around 3,002 km (1,865 miles) apart — an estimated 4h 15m by air. Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates.

Which airlines have operated the LIS–RAI route?

Airlines recorded operating this route in the OpenFlights network include easyJet, TACV Cabo Verde Airlines, TAP Air Portugal. This reflects historical scheduled service and may be out of date.

What is the time difference between Lisbon and Praia?

Time difference ~ 1 hour (varies with daylight-saving).

When is it warmest in Cape Verde?

Across Cape Verde, the warmest month on average is September, with mean temperatures around 26°C. These are country-level monthly climate normals, not airport-specific.

Are there travel advisories for Portugal and Cape Verde?

The UK FCDO currently rates Portugal as Normal precautions; The UK FCDO rates Cape Verde as Normal precautions. Check the official sources before you travel.

Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates, not booked block times.