Non-stop flights from Sal, Cape Verde (SID)
Sal, Cape Verde Airport (IATA: SID, ICAO: GVAC), also known as Amílcar Cabral International Airport, is the largest airport in Cape Verde.It is Cape Verde's main international airport and serves the area of Sal, Cape Verde.Sal, Cape Verde Airport has non-stop passenger flights scheduled to 42 destinations in 15 countries.
At present, there are 4 domestic flights from Sal, Cape Verde.
The longest flight from Sal, Cape Verde SID is a 3,334 mile (5,366 km) non-stop route to Providence PVD. This direct flight takes around 7 hours and 30 minutes and is operated by Cabo Verde Airlines.
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Airlines flying from Sal, Cape Verde Popular destinations from Sal, Cape Verde Popular destinations with a stopover Points & Miles information Destinations by flight duration Long-haul Flights Best time to travel from Sal, Cape Verde Business Class flights Intercontinental flights International flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQAirlines flying from Sal, Cape Verde
In total there are 18 airlines flying from and to Sal, Cape Verde. Most flights are operated by one of the following carriers:
Popular destinations from Sal, Cape Verde
Below you can find a list of the most popular destinations from Sal, Cape Verde, based on the number of scheduled flights for this month.
Popular destinations with a stopover
Aside from all non-stop destinations listed above, these are popular destinations from Sal, Cape Verde that require a stopover:
Information on Points & Miles
This section lists destinations within specific distances from Sal, Cape Verde. It's helpful if you're seeking destinations covering certain mileage, which can be useful when planning an award flight or booking with points and miles.
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Destinations from Sal, Cape Verde by flight duration
Discover a variety of destinations from Sal, Cape Verde below, organized by flight duration. This layout allows you to easily identify destinations based on the maximum flight duration you prefer. Additionally, you can utilize the duration filter on the map, which is even more convenient!
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Long-haul Flights from Sal, Cape Verde
Long-haul flights open up the world, enabling travellers from Sal, Cape Verde to easily reach distant destinations! Proper preparation and awareness of what to expect can transform these long journeys into a smoother and more enjoyable experience.
Flights are usually operated by a wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777, 787 Dreamliner, Airbus A330, A350, and A380, offering fuel efficiency and comfort. On most airlines, you can enjoy complimentary food and beverages in Economy Class, as well as seat-back screens with entertainment systems, and even Wi-Fi. Long-haul flights often involve crossing multiple time zones, leading to potential jet lag. Adjusting your sleep schedule to the destination’s time zone before departure can help minimize jet lag.
Finally, don't forget to bring your travel pillow, eye mask, and noise-canceling headphones to make your flight as comfortable as possible, as you will be on the plane for 7 hours or more!
Explore all long-haul destinations from Sal, Cape Verde (with a flight duration of more than 7 hours) below:
Best time to travel from Sal, Cape Verde
When planning a trip from Sal, Cape Verde, the ideal time to travel depends on the climate and location of your destination. To assist you, we've organized all destinations by their climate types.
🌊 🌧️ Oceanic / Maritime destinations
You can find direct flights from Sal, Cape Verde to 25 different oceanic and maritime locations at the moment. Enjoy the mild weather, green scenery, and a peaceful blend of nature and cultural exploration.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
The oceanic locations in the Northern Hemisphere are ideal for a summer getaway, specifically from May to August, with temperatures from 15°C to 25°C (59°F to 77°F). You'll enjoy pleasantly warm weather, whereas the months from September to February are more prone to rain.
☀️ Hot Mediterranean destinations
Sal, Cape Verde currently offers non-stop flights to 8 Hot Mediterranean destinations. Known for their beautiful coastlines and rich cultural heritage — although depending on your the exact destination of your choice — as well as outdoor lifestyle offering a balance of relaxation, nature, and culture.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
Although Mediterranean destinations in the Northern Hemisphere are nice to visit throughout the year, the best times to explore them are in spring (March-May) and fall (September-November). The temperatures during these seasons are pleasantly warm, which is a nice contrast to the summer heat that often prevails there with temperatures rising above 30°C (86°F).
🏜️ Desert destinations
If you're interested in exploring a desert destination accessible via direct flight from Sal, Cape Verde, consider these 5 destinations. Desert locations are renowned for their striking landscapes, adventure activities such as sandboarding and camel riding, and tranquil, starry nights.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
The destinations located in the Northern Hemisphere can be visited year-round, but for a more enjoyable visit, it's best to avoid them during the hot summer months, where temperatures often exceed 40°C (104°F). Consider scheduling your trip between September and May for a more pleasant experience.
🌺 💦 Humid Subtropical destinations
Departing from Sal, Cape Verde, you have the option to take a direct flight to 2 Humid Subtropical/Warm Temperate destinations. Known for their hot, humid summers, with temperatures around 30°C (86°F), and mild winters, these destinations feature lush greenery and year-round rainfall. You'll discover a blend of beautiful beaches, dense forests, and lively cities, offering abundant outdoor adventures, cultural sights, and city attractions to explore.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
These destinations can be enjoyed year-round, but the best times to visit are from April to June or from August to October
🌿 🍇 Warm Mediterranean destinations
As of now, there's only one Warm Mediterranean destination that you can reach with a direct flight. Known for their beautiful coastlines and historic sites, these areas are perfect for a visit on one of the many sunny days.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
In the Northern Hemisphere, you can expect lovely and warm temperatures in late spring and summer up to 30°C (86°F), from April to September. Most of the rain falls between October and February.
🌴 Tropical destinations
You can reach one tropical destination from Sal, Cape Verde with a direct flight. These areas are renowned for their rainforests, beaches, and adventurous activities like hiking, diving, and wildlife exploration.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
In the Northern Hemisphere, the dry season for these destinations lasts from November to April, which is the best time to explore them! You can enjoy predominantly dry conditions with tempratures ranging from 25°C to 30°C (77°F to 86°F) during this period, while the wet season might lead to longer rain spells.
Business class flights from Sal, Cape Verde
There are 5 airports that have flights from Sal, Cape Verde in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights from SID are listed below:
Intercontinental flights from Sal, Cape Verde
The only intercontinental flights operating from Amílcar Cabral International Airport (SID) are between Sal, Cape Verde and Europe and between Sal, Cape Verde and the United States.
* Please note that there are no direct services between Sal, Cape Verde and Canada, Southern America, Central America, the Caribbean, the Middle-East, Southern Asia, China, Japan, Eastern Asia, South-Eastern Asia, Central Asia or Oceania.
Non-stop flights from Sal, Cape Verde to Europe
easyJet: year-round to Bristol (BRS), London Gatwick (LGW), Manchester (MAN), Milan (Malpensa) (MXP), Lisbon (LIS), Porto (OPO) and seasonal flights to Amsterdam (AMS).
TUI Airways: year-round to Birmingham (BHX), Bristol (BRS), Glasgow (GLA), London Gatwick (LGW), Manchester (MAN), Newcastle (NCL) and seasonal flights to Nottingham (EMA).
Cabo Verde Airlines: year-round to Milan (Bergamo) (BGY), Lisbon (LIS) and seasonal flights to Paris (CDG).
Neos: year-round to Milan (Bergamo) (BGY), Milan (Malpensa) (MXP), Rome (Fiumicino) (FCO) and Verona (VRN).
Transavia: seasonal flights to Faro (FAO) and Amsterdam (AMS).
TAP Portugal (Star Alliance): year-round to Lisbon (LIS).
Binter Canarias: year-round to Gran Canaria (Las Palmas) (LPA).
Vueling: seasonal flights to Barcelona (BCN).
TUI Fly: year-round to Amsterdam (AMS), seasonal flights to Eindhoven (EIN) and Maastricht Aachen (MST).
Transavia: seasonal flights to Lyon (LYS), Marseille (MRS), Nantes (NTE) and Paris (Orly) (ORY).
Luxair: year-round to Luxembourg City (LUX).
TUI Fly: year-round to Brussels (BRU).
TUI Fly: year-round to Düsseldorf (DUS), Frankfurt (FRA), Hanover (HAJ), Munich (MUC) and Stuttgart (STR).
Edelweiss Air: seasonal flights to Zürich (ZRH).
SmartWings: seasonal flights to Prague (PRG).
Non-stop flights from Sal, Cape Verde to the US
Cabo Verde Airlines is currently the only airline flying non-stop from Sal, Cape Verde to the United States. They fly seasonal to Providence (PVD).
International flights from Sal, Cape Verde
Flights from Sal, Cape Verde to Belgium
Brussels is the only destination in Belgium with direct flights from Sal, Cape Verde. Direct flights to Brussels are offered by TUI Fly.
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Flights from Sal, Cape Verde to Czechia
In Czechia, the only destination that has a direct flight from Sal, Cape Verde is Prague. Direct flights to Prague are offered by SmartWings. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in November.
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Flights from Sal, Cape Verde to France
There are 5 destinations in France that have non-stop flights from Sal, Cape Verde.
All direct flights from Sal, Cape Verde to Lyon, Marseille and Nantes are operated by Transavia.
The only airline with direct flights to Paris is Cabo Verde Airlines. This route has been announced recently, and is not operational yet. It will start in October 2026.
Direct flights to Paris (Orly) are offered by Transavia. This is a seasonal route that starts in October and ends in March.
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Flights from Sal, Cape Verde to Gambia
There is 1 destination in Gambia that has a direct connection from Sal, Cape Verde, which is Banjul. Non-stop flights to Banjul are offered by Transavia, TUI Fly and TUI Fly. This route has been announced recently, and is not operational yet. It will start in April 2027.
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Flights from Sal, Cape Verde to Germany
If you are looking for a direct flight from Sal, Cape Verde to Germany, there are 5 destinations to choose from.
All direct flights from Sal, Cape Verde to Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Hanover, Munich and Stuttgart are operated by TUI Fly.
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Flights from Sal, Cape Verde to Italy
In Italy, there are 4 destinations from Sal, Cape Verde.
You can fly non-stop to Milan (Bergamo) with Cabo Verde Airlines or Neos.
You can fly non-stop to Milan (Malpensa) with easyJet or Neos.
To Rome (Fiumicino) and Verona, you can fly with Neos.
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Flights from Sal, Cape Verde to Luxembourg
In Luxembourg, the only destination that has a direct flight from Sal, Cape Verde is Luxembourg City. Direct flights to Luxembourg City are offered by Luxair.
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Flights from Sal, Cape Verde to Morocco
If you are looking for a direct flight from Sal, Cape Verde to Morocco, there are 2 destinations to choose from.
Direct flights to Agadir are offered by Transavia. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in June.
The only airline with direct flights to Casablanca is Royal Air Maroc (Oneworld).
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Flights from Sal, Cape Verde to Netherlands
There are 3 destinations in Netherlands that have non-stop flights from Sal, Cape Verde.
Non-stop flights to Amsterdam are offered by easyJet, Transavia and TUI Fly.
To Eindhoven and Maastricht Aachen, you can fly with TUI Fly.
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Flights from Sal, Cape Verde to Portugal
In Portugal, there are 3 destinations from Sal, Cape Verde.
Direct flights to Faro are offered by Transavia.
Non-stop flights to Lisbon are offered by Cabo Verde Airlines, easyJet and TAP Portugal (Star Alliance).
You can fly non-stop from Sal, Cape Verde to Porto with easyJet.
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Flights from Sal, Cape Verde to Senegal
Dakar is the only destination in Senegal with direct flights from Sal, Cape Verde. Non-stop flights to Dakar are offered by Air Senegal, Luxair and TUI Fly.
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Flights from Sal, Cape Verde to Spain
There are 2 destinations in Spain that have non-stop flights from Sal, Cape Verde.
Direct flights to Barcelona are offered by Vueling. This is a seasonal route that starts in June and ends in September.
The only airline with direct flights to Gran Canaria (Las Palmas) is Binter Canarias.
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Flights from Sal, Cape Verde to Switzerland
There is 1 destination in Switzerland that has a direct connection from Sal, Cape Verde, which is Zürich. Direct flights to Zürich are offered by Edelweiss Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in October and ends in March.
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Flights from Sal, Cape Verde to United Kingdom
In United Kingdom there are several destinations from Sal, Cape Verde (7 in total).
Direct flights to Birmingham are offered by TUI Airways.
You can fly non-stop to Bristol with easyJet or TUI Airways.
You can fly non-stop from Sal, Cape Verde to Glasgow with TUI Airways.
To London Gatwick and Manchester, you can fly with easyJet and TUI Airways.
All direct flights from Sal, Cape Verde to Newcastle and Nottingham are operated by TUI Airways.
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Flights from Sal, Cape Verde to United States
Providence is the only destination in United States with direct flights from Sal, Cape Verde. Direct flights to Providence are offered by Cabo Verde Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
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Domestic flights from Sal, Cape Verde
Flights from Sal, Cape Verde to Cape Verde
There are 4 airports in Cape Verde that have non-stop domestic flights from Sal, Cape Verde.
Airlines that operate direct flights to Boa Vista are BBN Airlines, Edelweiss Air, Luxair, Neos, Transavia, TUI Fly, TUI Fly and TUI Fly.
Airlines that operate direct flights to Praia are Air Senegal, BBN Airlines, Cabo Verde Airlines, Edelweiss Air, Luxair and Transavia.
You can fly non-stop from Sal, Cape Verde to São Nicolau with BBN Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
From Sal, Cape Verde to São Vicente there are 5 airlines that have direct services, which are BBN Airlines, Edelweiss Air, Luxair, Transavia and TUI Fly.
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Alternative airports near Sal, Cape Verde
Below you can find a list of alternative airports to Sal, Cape Verde (SID). The nearest airports to Sal, Cape Verde (SID) are Boa Vista (BVC) and São Nicolau (SNE).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Sal, Cape Verde?
There are 2 airports in Sal, Cape Verde: Amílcar Cabral International Airport (SID) and Rabil Airport (BVC).
What is the best airport to fly from Sal, Cape Verde?
The most convenient airport to fly from Sal, Cape Verde is Amílcar Cabral International Airport (SID).
How many airlines fly from Sal, Cape Verde?
There are 18 airlines flying from Sal, Cape Verde to 42 airports around the world, as of May 2026.
Which airlines fly from Sal, Cape Verde?
easyJet, TUI Airways and Transavia operate most flights from Sal, Cape Verde. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying from Sal, Cape Verde?
Oneworld and Star Alliance are currently the only two alliances that operate flights from Sal, Cape Verde.
How many nonstop flights are there from Sal, Cape Verde?
There are roughly 468 flights departing from Sal, Cape Verde every month (or 112 flights each week), to a total of 42 airports worldwide.
What is the official name of Sal, Cape Verde Airport?
The official name of Sal, Cape Verde Airport is Amílcar Cabral International Airport.
What is the airport code of Sal, Cape Verde Airport?
The airport code of Sal, Cape Verde Airport is SID.
What are the most popular flights from Sal, Cape Verde?
São Vicente, Lisbon and Praia are the 3 most popular routes from Sal, Cape Verde. For a complete overview of all flight routes from Sal, Cape Verde, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight from Sal, Cape Verde?
| Sal, Cape Verde to São Vicente | 45m |
| Sal, Cape Verde to Lisbon | 4h 10m |
| Sal, Cape Verde to Praia | 45m |
| Sal, Cape Verde to Porto | 4h 15m |
| Sal, Cape Verde to Manchester | 5h 55m |
