855-516-1090

Reservations

Have questions or need additional help?
Please access our Customer Support Portal

Hotels near Santiago Island, Cape Verde (RAI-Praia Intl.) Airport

Savings up to 60% Off!

Special Rates Available Call 855-516-1090

Search Hotel Deals

Nelson Mandela International Airport – RAI Praia

Situated about three kilometers northeast of the heart of Praia on the island of Santiago in Cape Verde is the Nelson Mandela International Airport,previously called Praia International Airport. The airport was opened on October 2005, which replaced the old Francisco Mendes International Airport. Although the airport serves the capital and largest city and the island of Santiago, the busiest airport is still the Amilcar Cabral International Airport that is located on the smaller island of Sal. In January 2012, the Cape Verde government named the airport after Nelson Mandela. A former South African president and an icon for freedom in Africa.


Best Time to Visit

The Nelson Mandela International Airport has a single runway and a small terminal that was renovated and modernized in 2018. The airport has only a few snack bars, a duty-free outlet, and some gift shops for last-minute shopping. There are also ATM Machines available if you run out of cash and a currency exchange service can also be found in the airport. The RAI Praia is the only airport of choice for passengers in the city of Praiasince it is the closest one in the place.


What to Do & Area Attractions

A lot of RAI Praia hotels can be found near the airport. A 10-minute drive from the airport is the Hotel Oasis Atlantico Praiamar. The place is located in close to the beach and has an outdoor swimming pool with sunbeds, a fitness room, and some meeting rooms. Daily breakfast buffet is served daily and local and international cuisines are available in their onsite restaurants. Alternative hotels near RAI Airport include Praia Confort and Hotel Santa Maria.

Maio Airportis also an airport near RAI Praia that serves Cape Verde and the island of Maio.


On this page it is easy to search for Santiago Island, Cape Verde airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels, resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Santiago Island, Cape Verde (RAI-Praia Intl.) airport area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the RAI airport. Most of these RAI hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Santiago Island, Cape Verde motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of.


Show more results
Show more results

Map of Santiago Island, Cape Verde Hotels

View all Santiago Island, Cape Verde (RAI-Praia Intl.) hotels, motels, lodging and attractions on Santiago Island, Cape Verde (RAI-Praia Intl.) location map.

Just enter your dates to View All Hotel Deals

Weather Forecast for Santiago Island, Cape Verde (RAI-Praia Intl.)

If you planning to travel to Santiago Island, Cape Verde (RAI-Praia Intl.), here is your 6-day travel weather forecast to make sure you have all the essentials needed during your stay. Start your day when the sunrises at 7:19 AM. The temperature feels like 82.9 with a humidity level of 86 so dress accordingly. Cloud coverage is 38 percent with visibility at 13.5 percent. Today’s UV index is 7, don’t forget the sunscreen if you need it! Today’s winds are traveling east-northeast at a speed of 7 MPH. At the end of the day don’t miss the sunset at 7:15 PM.


Fahrenheit / Celsius
Saturday 10/5
Moderate rain

Saturday 10/5 Weather forecast for Santiago Island, Cape Verde (RAI-Praia Intl.), Moderate rain
80°F
High: 81°F
Low: 79°F
Precipitation: 80%
Today 10/6
Few clouds

Sunday 10/6 Weather forecast for Santiago Island, Cape Verde (RAI-Praia Intl.), Few clouds
81°F
High: 85°F
Low: 79°F
Precipitation: 20%
Monday 10/7
Clear Sky

Monday 10/7 Weather forecast for Santiago Island, Cape Verde (RAI-Praia Intl.), Clear Sky
82°F
High: 85°F
Low: 78°F
Precipitation: 0%
Tuesday 10/8
Clear Sky

Tuesday 10/8 Weather forecast for Santiago Island, Cape Verde (RAI-Praia Intl.), Clear Sky
81°F
High: 86°F
Low: 80°F
Precipitation: 0%
Wednesday 10/9
Thunderstorm with heavy rain
Wednesday 10/9 Weather forecast for Santiago Island, Cape Verde (RAI-Praia Intl.), Thunderstorm with heavy rain
80°F
High: 81°F
Low: 79°F
Precipitation: 100%
Thursday 10/10
Few clouds

Thursday 10/10 Weather forecast for Santiago Island, Cape Verde (RAI-Praia Intl.), Few clouds
81°F
High: 82°F
Low: 81°F
Precipitation: 40%

FAQs

What are the most common amenities for Santiago Island, Cape Verde RAI airport hotels?

Airport hotels have useful amenities for frequent travelers like free RAI airport shuttle service, 24 hour in-room dinning, late check-in and check-out and free breakfast. For business traveler amenities like free wifi and meeting rooms are helpful. Most common amenities are Vending Machines, Complimentary Breakfast and Complimentary Breakfast.


Closest airports to Santiago Island, Cape Verde (RAI-Praia Intl.)

Find which airports to fly into and book Santiago Island, Cape Verde airport hotels.

Fun things to do in Santiago Island, Cape Verde Area

Top tourist attractions and popular landmarks in Santiago Island, Cape Verde.

Santiago Island, Cape Verde Surrounding cities

Best suburbs, counties and towns near Santiago Island, Cape Verde (RAI-Praia Intl.).

Continents > Africa and Indian Ocean > Cape Verde > Praia > Santiago Island, Cape Verde >

Loading...