How to get fromVelas to Praiaby plane or car ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Velas to Praia by plane or car ferry

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Fly from São Jorge Airport
best
1. Fly from São Jorge Airport (SJZ) to Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI)plane SJZ - RAI
12h 13m
$412–1,427
Car ferry to Graciosa Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Velas to Praiacarferry
2. Fly from Graciosa Airport (GRW) to Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI)plane GRW - RAI
18h 33m
$362–1,204

São Jorge Airport (SJZ) to Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) flights

26Weekly Planes

17h 12mAverage Duration

$397Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Velas to Praia.

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Distance: 2,688.7 km
Duration: 12h 13m

What companies run services between Velas, Portugal and Praia, Cabo Verde?

SATA Air Acores, Azores Airlines, and two other airlines fly from São Jorge Airport (SJZ) to Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) 4 times a day.

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Praia, Cape Verde(opens in a new window)

Praia is the capital and largest city of Cape Verde. Located on the southern coast of Santiago island, within the Sotavento Islands group, the city is the seat of the Praia Municipality. Praia is the political, economic and cultural center of Cape Verde. - Wikipedia (opens in a new window)

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Casa Sodadi(Opens in a new window)

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Apartamento Justino(Opens in a new window)

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