Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI)
| RAI Airport Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Name | Nelson Mandela International Airport |
| Also Known As | Praia International Airport / Aeroporto Internacional Nelson Mandela |
| IATA Code | RAI |
| ICAO Code | GVNP |
| Location | Praia, Santiago Island, Cabo Verde |
| Airport Type | International / Public |
| Operator | Cabo Verde Airports / VINCI Airports concession |
| Opened | October 6, 2005 |
| Distance from Praia | Approximately 3–5 km from central Praia |
| Official Website | Cabo Verde Airports |
| Wikipedia | Nelson Mandela International Airport – Wikipedia |
| Address | Aeroporto Internacional Nelson Mandela, Praia, Santiago Island, Cabo Verde |
Nelson Mandela International Airport Contact Details
| Contact Type | Phone / Email |
|---|---|
| Airport / Operator | +238 260 87 00 |
| Airport Additional Line | +238 260 87 15 |
| CV Handling – Praia | +238 260 47 30 |
| CV Handling Email | smanager.rai@cvhandling.cv / supervisor.rai@cvhandling.cv |
| Lost & Found / Baggage | +238 263 22 24 |
| Lost & Found Email | supervisorlost.rai@cvhandling.cv |
| PRM / Reduced Mobility Assistance | +238 975 05 90 |
| Cargo | +238 260 47 31 |
| Cargo Email | cargo.rai@cvhandling.cv |
| Fax | +238 263 38 76 |
Emergency Contact Numbers
| Emergency Service | Number |
|---|---|
| Police | 132 |
| Ambulance / Medical Emergency | 130 |
| Fire Service | 131 |
| Civil Protection Services | +238 261 41 54 |
| Fire Department Services | +238 534 70 90 |
Baggage, Security, TSA & Check-In
| Service | Information |
|---|---|
| Baggage Counter | Airline check-in/baggage desks are located in the passenger terminal. |
| Lost & Found | +238 263 22 24; supervisorlost.rai@cvhandling.cv |
| International TSA | Commonly listed as 3,400 CVE |
| Domestic TSA | Commonly listed as 150 CVE |
Terminals
| Terminal | Flights / Function |
|---|---|
| Main Passenger Terminal – RAI | Domestic and international arrivals/departures |
Airport Lounges
| Lounge | Location |
|---|---|
| VIP Lounge | Passenger terminal |
| Independent Lounge Listings | International departures |
Key Airport Facilities
| Facility | Availability / Information |
|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Available |
| Restaurants / Cafés | Available |
| Duty-Free / Shops | Available |
| ATMs | Available |
| Currency Exchange | Available |
| Car Rental | Available |
| Parking | Available |
| PRM Assistance | Available; +238 975 05 90 |
| Medical Assistance | Airport/emergency medical assistance available |
| VIP Services | Available through airport/handling service providers |
| Baggage Assistance | CV Handling |
| Cargo Services | +238 260 47 31 |