RAI — Nelson Mandela International Airport

RAI is the IATA airport code for Nelson Mandela International Airport, Cape Verde. Local time zone: Atlantic/Cape_Verde. Below: where it is and how to get into town.

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RAI is the IATA airport code for Nelson Mandela International Airport, Cape Verde. IATA codes are three-letter identifiers assigned to airports worldwide by the International Air Transport Association — they're what you see on boarding passes, baggage tags, and booking sites. Below: where RAI is, what timezone it operates in, and how to sort your transfer, lounge access, and car rental before you land.

RAI airport at a glance
Fact	Detail
IATA code	RAI
Airport	Nelson Mandela International Airport
Country	Cape Verde
Coordinates	14.9453° N, 23.4866° W
Timezone	Atlantic/Cape_Verde

Nelson Mandela International Airport is served by RAI in Cape Verde.

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RAI airport code — common questions

What airport has the code RAI?

RAI is the IATA code for Nelson Mandela International Airport, Cape Verde. You'll see RAI on boarding passes, baggage tags, and flight-booking sites whenever this airport is the origin or destination.

Where is RAI airport located?

RAI serves Nelson Mandela International Airport, Cape Verde, at approximately 14.9453° N, 23.4866° W.

How do I get from RAI into the city?

Pre-booked private transfers are the most predictable option — fixed price, driver tracking your flight, no taxi-line haggling. Compare partner quotes for Nelson Mandela International Airport on this page. Ride-hail and licensed taxis are the usual fallback where available.

What timezone is RAI in?

RAI operates on the Atlantic/Cape_Verde timezone. Flight departure boards always show local time.