Direct (nonstop) flights from Praia to Sal

6 airlines fly nonstop from Praia (RAI) to Amilcar Cabral International Airport (SID). It's 128 miles (206 km), about 50m in the air. Operated by Fly Blue Crane, Luxair, Transavia France and others.

RAI
Praia
🇨🇻 Praia, Cape Verde
SID
Amilcar Cabral International Airport
🇨🇻 Sal, Cape Verde
Flight Time
50m
Distance
128 mi
206 km
CO₂/pax
24 kg
−26 kg vs. layover
Airlines
6
Fly Blue Crane +5
Time Diff
Same timezone
Operated by Fly Blue Crane Fly Blue Crane Luxair Luxair Transavia France Transavia France Cabo Verde Airlines Cabo Verde Airlines Edelweiss Air Edelweiss Air JSC Avion Express JSC Avion Express

Route data last updated: May 29, 2026

Airlines with non-stop flights

Fly Blue Crane 7B Fly Blue Crane
Route
RAI → SID
Flight Time
50m
Distance
128 mi
Luxair LG Luxair
Route
RAI → SID
Flight Time
50m
Distance
128 mi
Transavia France TO Transavia France
Route
RAI → SID
Flight Time
50m
Distance
128 mi
Cabo Verde Airlines VR Cabo Verde Airlines
Route
RAI → SID
Flight Time
50m
Distance
128 mi
Edelweiss Air WK Edelweiss Air
Route
RAI → SID
Flight Time
50m
Distance
128 mi
JSC Avion Express X9 JSC Avion Express
Route
RAI → SID
Flight Time
50m
Distance
128 mi

Alternative Routes

Other ways to fly from Praia to Sal with one stop · direct emits 24 kg CO₂ per passenger

RAI BVC (Boa Vista) SID
Leg 1: 40m (91 mi) Leg 2: 30m (41 mi) Total: ~1h 10m 🍃 50 kg CO₂ (+108% vs. direct)
Leg 1
RAI → BVC
40m · 91 mi
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Leg 2
BVC → SID
30m · 41 mi
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RAI SFL (Sao Filipe) SID
Leg 1: 30m (68 mi) Leg 2: 48m (163 mi) Total: ~1h 18m 🍃 68 kg CO₂ (+183% vs. direct)
Leg 1
RAI → SFL
30m · 68 mi
View RAI to SFL flights →
Leg 2
SFL → SID
48m · 163 mi
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RAI SNE (Sao Nicolau) SID
Leg 1: 40m (124 mi) Leg 2: 40m (89 mi) Total: ~1h 20m 🍃 65 kg CO₂ (+171% vs. direct)
Leg 1
RAI → SNE
40m · 124 mi
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Leg 2
SNE → SID
40m · 89 mi
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RAI VXE (Sao Vicente) SID
Leg 1: 50m (167 mi) Leg 2: 55m (140 mi) Total: ~1h 45m 🍃 82 kg CO₂ (+242% vs. direct)
Leg 1
RAI → VXE
50m · 167 mi
View RAI to VXE flights →
Leg 2
VXE → SID
55m · 140 mi
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RAI DSS (Dakar) SID
Leg 1: 1h 20m (429 mi) Leg 2: 1h 20m (416 mi) Total: ~2h 40m 🍃 181 kg CO₂ (+654% vs. direct)
Leg 1
RAI → DSS
1h 20m · 429 mi
View RAI to DSS flights →
Leg 2
DSS → SID
1h 20m · 416 mi
View DSS to SID flights →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the direct flight from Praia to Sal?

A nonstop flight from Praia (RAI) to Sal (SID) takes approximately 0 hours and 50 minutes. The distance is 128 miles (206 km).

Which airlines fly nonstop from Praia to Sal?

6 airlines: Fly Blue Crane, Luxair, Transavia France, Cabo Verde Airlines, Edelweiss Air, JSC Avion Express.

Is there a nonstop flight from Praia to Sal?

Yes. 6 airlines: Fly Blue Crane, Luxair, Transavia France, Cabo Verde Airlines, Edelweiss Air, JSC Avion Express.

How far is Praia from Sal?

The flight distance from Praia to Sal is 128 miles (206 km), measured as the great-circle (shortest air) distance.

What type of aircraft flies from Praia to Sal?

At 50m, this route typically uses narrow-body aircraft — Boeing 737 or Airbus A320. Varies by airline.

What is the carbon footprint of a flight from Praia to Sal?

Roughly 24 kg CO2 per passenger one-way. That's about the same as driving 120 km.

Is the return flight from Sal to Praia also nonstop?

Yes — nonstop flights run both ways. Flight time may differ slightly due to wind patterns.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Praia to Sal?

Midweek flights (Tue/Wed) outside holiday peaks are usually cheapest. 3-6 weeks ahead is a good window for this route. Use "Check Prices" above to compare.

How early should I arrive at Praia for this flight?

1.5-2 hours for domestic. Add more time during holidays or busy travel weekends.