Getting to Cape Verde

Setting Sail for Sunshine: Your Guide to Getting to Cape Verde

Dreaming of sun-kissed beaches, vibrant culture, and the rhythmic sounds of “morna”? Cape Verde, a captivating archipelago nestled in the Atlantic, awaits! But before you can dip your toes in those turquoise waters, you need to get there. Hopefully, this guide will guide you through the various travel options, helping you plan your journey to this island paradise.

Flying High: The Most Common Route

• International Airports:

  • Cape Verde boasts several international airports, with the primary gateways being:
    • Sal International Airport (SID): A major hub, particularly popular for charter flights and connections from Europe.
    • Praia International Airport (RAI): Located on Santiago Island, serving as a key connection point for flights within the archipelago and internationally.

• Airlines:

  • Several airlines offer flights to Cape Verde from various European cities, including:
    • Cabo Verde Airlines (TACV)
    • TAP Air Portugal
    • Various charter airlines.

Getting there from the UK:

• When looking at airlines that fly from the UK to Cape Verde, it’s important to note that the availability of flights can change. However, here are some of the airlines that commonly operate routes or offer connections:
  • easyJet:
    • easyJet operates direct flights from Gatwick to Sal.
  • TAP Air Portugal:
    • TAP Air Portugal often provides flights to Cape Verde, typically with layovers in Lisbon, Portugal. This is a very common route.
  • TUI:
    • TUI operates direct flights from the UK to Boa Vista and Sal, via:
      • London Gatwick 
      • Manchester Airport 
      • Birmingham Airport, and
      • Glasgow International Airport.
  • Cabo Verde Airlines (TACV):
    • Cabo Verde Airlines serves as a connector for travel to and within Cape Verde, primarily through flights with layovers, rather than direct routes from all UK airports.
  • Other airlines:
    • Airlines such as Lufthansa, Swiss International Air Lines, and others, may also provide routes with layovers.