Flights to Cape Verde

Flights to Cape Verde

Cape Verde has a total of 7 airports, 4 of which handle intercontinental flights, 4 of these airports handle international flights. With domestic flights available at every airport, traveling by plane offers a fast and efficient way to explore the country. 3 of these airports exclusively serve domestic flights. All airports in Cape Verde together handle 1,396 flights this month, departing from 49 airports in 18 countries, operated by 22 different airlines — including 8 low-cost carriers. You can fly to Cape Verde in Economy, Premium Economy and Business Class.

FlightConnections provides all the information you need to plan your flight to Cape Verde. Airports, destinations, routes and schedules are all clearly displayed on our interactive flight map. If you prefer a list view, the sections below with available departure and arrival airports might be useful. Looking to see which countries offer direct connections? You'll find that information further down, along with all airlines flying to Cape Verde.

For a more comfortable journey, explore the Business Class sections on this page. You can also use the Class filter to choose your cabin class and see routes clearly displayed on the flight map. If you'd like to travel with an alliance, you can do so with Star Alliance or Oneworld. Simply use the Alliance filter to display their specific routes on the map.

Destinations in Cape Verde

Explore Cape Verde!

Discover all 7 destinations in Cape Verde. The most popular airports are in Sal, Cape Verde, Praia and São Vicente. Collectively, the top 3 airports in these cities handle over 79% of all arriving flights this month.

Below is the full list of destinations in Cape Verde, ranked by popularity based on the number of flights each airport handles. If you're interested in flying to any of these destinations, simply click it to view all routes, airlines, and flight schedules.

Airlines flying to Cape Verde

When planning your trip to Cape Verde, you have several airline options to consider. A total of 22 airlines offer direct flights to the country — including 8 low-cost carriers. Major airlines include BBN Airlines and easyJet. Together they operate more than half (60%) of all scheduled flights in May.

Below is an overview of the airlines that offer their services, ranked by popularity. If you are mainly interested in low-cost carriers, check out the next section a little further down this page.

Low-cost carriers flying to Cape Verde

To find cheap airfare, consider flights operated by one of the airlines listed below when planning your trip. At the moment, there are 8 budget airlines to choose from. If you're looking for affordable flights, easyJet and TUI Airways provide the widest range of route options. They serve 65% of all flights operated by low-cost airlines.

What is the best time to visit Cape Verde?

All 7 destinations in Cape Verde are desert destinations, which you will find here — making it easy to plan your trip to Cape Verde.

🏜️  Desert destinations

Typically, desert locations in Cape Verde experience hot days with temperatures often exceeding 40°C (104°F) and cooler nights. With minimal rainfall, these areas are known for their extreme weather, breathtaking views, and the cultural traditions of the people who live there. Even with the tough living conditions, they offer a remarkable combination of adventure, peace, and stunning beauty, making them fascinating spots to discover.

Cape Verde has 7 desert destinations where you can fly to. The destinations listed below can be visited all year round, but it is best to avoid the summer months as it can get extremely hot. That's why it is best to visit these destinations from September to May.

Countries with direct flights to Cape Verde

From which countries can you fly non-stop?

Below is a list of all 17 countries that have non-stop flights to Cape Verde, including the number of airports that offer those flights:

Airports with direct flights to Cape Verde

This section is ideal for finding the best airport to start your trip to Cape Verde. All airports with direct flights are listed below, ranked by popularity. Currently, 42 airports across 17 countries and 4 continents offer direct flights to 7 airports in Cape Verde.

Flying Business Class to Cape Verde

Where can you fly to in Business Class?

In total, there are 16 airports across 9 countries that provide business class flights to Cape Verde. As of today, you can arrive at 4 airports in Business Class. (Praia, Sal, Cape Verde, São Vicente or Boa Vista Airport).

Departure airports with Business Class flights

Business Class airports in Cape Verde

Domestic flights across Cape Verde

With a total of 22 domestic routes, there are plenty of flights connecting the major cities of Cape Verde.

BBN Airlines is responsible for 87% of these domestic flights (688 in May) and is therefore a very suitable airline for flying domestically. The list below provides you with a lot more information, from interesting statistics to an overview of all domestic routes.

International flights from Africa to Cape Verde

There are 6 cities spread across 4 countries in Africa that offer international flights to Cape Verde. Those cities offer direct flights to one of 4 airports in the country.

Praia is the most popular airport for international travelers from Africa with 67 flights in May, representing 75% of all flights arriving from Africa. The majority of those flights are operated by 3 airlines: Royal Air Maroc, ASKY Airlines and Air Senegal.

Currently, 3 low-cost carriers out of 10 airlines offer direct flights on a total of 10 international routes from Africa.

In the following sections we provide detailed information on the available routes from every country with non-stop flights and (if available) stopover flights:

Flights from Senegal to Cape Verde

From Senegal you can fly non-stop from Dakar Airport, and arrive at 2 different destinations in Cape Verde. In total there are 2 direct routes from Senegal, operated by 6 different airlines — none of which are low-cost airlines.

Senegal to Cape Verde with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 2 airports in Senegal offer flights to 2 destinations in Cape Verde with a single stop:

Flights from Morocco to Cape Verde

You can fly non-stop from 3 airports in Morocco, and arrive at 4 different destinations in Cape Verde. In total there are 6 direct routes from Morocco, operated by 2 different airlines — including Transavia, which is usually the most budget-friendly.

Morocco to Cape Verde with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 18 airports in Morocco offer flights to 4 destinations in Cape Verde with a single stop:

Flights from Guinea-Bissau to Cape Verde

From Guinea-Bissau you can fly non-stop from Bissau Airport, and arrive at the only destination in Cape Verde: Praia. This is the only non-stop flight route from Guinea-Bissau to Cape Verde, operated by Royal Air Maroc.

Flights from Gambia to Cape Verde

From Gambia you can fly non-stop from Banjul Airport, and arrive at the only destination in Cape Verde: Sal, Cape Verde. This is the only non-stop flight route from Gambia to Cape Verde, operated by 3 different airlines — including 2 low-cost carriers (Transavia - HV and TUI Fly).

Intercontinental flights to Cape Verde

There are 3 continents beyond Africa that have direct flights to Cape Verde. A total of 13 different countries across Europe, North America and South America offer flights to the country. With 72 direct flight routes, connecting 36 intercontinental airports to 4 destinations, Cape Verde is well-connected to various parts of the world. 16 different airlines (of which 8 are low-cost) are operating these long-haul flights.

Portugal, United Kingdom and Italy have the best intercontinental flight connections to Cape Verde.

All intercontinental flights can be found below — arranged by continent, country and departure airport.

Non-stop flights from Europe to Cape Verde

From Europe, 11 countries have direct flights to Cape Verde. 69 non-stop routes are available, operated by 16 airlines — 8 of which are low-cost carriers.

Flights from Portugal to Cape Verde

If you'd like to fly non-stop from Portugal you can do so from 4 airports. You will arrive at one of 4 destinations. Flights are operated by 5 airlines — including 2 low-cost carriers (easyJet and Transavia - HV)

Portugal to Cape Verde with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 10 airports in Portugal offer flights to 4 destinations in Cape Verde with a single stop:

Flights from United Kingdom to Cape Verde

There are 7 airports in United Kingdom that have direct flights to Cape Verde. You will arrive at one of 2 destinations. Flights are operated by 2 airlines, which are all low-cost airlines.

United Kingdom to Cape Verde with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 30 airports in United Kingdom offer flights to 4 destinations in Cape Verde with a single stop:

Flights from Italy to Cape Verde

If you'd like to fly non-stop from Italy you can do so from 4 airports. You will arrive at one of 2 destinations. Flights are operated by 3 airlines — including easyJet, the only low-cost carrier on these routes.

Italy to Cape Verde with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 34 airports in Italy offer flights to 4 destinations in Cape Verde with a single stop:

Flights from Germany to Cape Verde

There are 5 airports in Germany that have direct flights to Cape Verde. You will arrive at one of 2 destinations. Flights are operated by TUI Fly - X3, a low-cost airline.

Germany to Cape Verde with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 18 airports in Germany offer flights to 4 destinations in Cape Verde with a single stop:

Flights from Netherlands to Cape Verde

There are 3 airports in Netherlands that have direct flights to Cape Verde. You will arrive at one of 3 destinations. Flights are operated by 3 airlines, which are all low-cost airlines.

Netherlands to Cape Verde with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 2 airports in Netherlands offer flights to 4 destinations in Cape Verde with a single stop:

Flights from Czechia to Cape Verde

Looking to fly directly from Czechia? This is possible from Prague only. You will arrive at one of 2 destinations. Flights are operated by SmartWings, a low-cost airline.

Czechia to Cape Verde with a stopover

There is another departure option available if you consider a stopover: Brno Airport offers 1-stop flights to 2 destinations in Cape Verde:

Flights from France to Cape Verde

There are 5 airports in France that have direct flights to Cape Verde. You will arrive at one of 4 destinations. Flights are operated by 2 airlines — including Transavia, the only low-cost carrier on these routes.

France to Cape Verde with a stopover

If a stopover works for you, it will provide you with more departure options to reach Cape Verde, as 41 departure airports in France offer 1-stop flights to 4 destinations in Cape Verde:

Flights from Belgium to Cape Verde

Looking to fly directly from Belgium? This is possible from Brussels only. You will arrive at one of 2 destinations. Flights are operated by TUI Fly - TB.

Belgium to Cape Verde with a stopover

If a stopover works for you, it will provide you with more departure options to reach Cape Verde, as 3 departure airports in Belgium offer 1-stop flights to 4 destinations in Cape Verde:

Flights from Spain to Cape Verde

If you'd like to fly non-stop from Spain you can do so from 2 airports. You will arrive at Sal, Cape Verde Airport, the only destination for direct flights out of Spain. Flights are operated by 2 airlines — including Vueling, the only low-cost carrier on these routes.

Spain to Cape Verde with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 38 airports in Spain offer flights to 4 destinations in Cape Verde with a single stop:

Flights from Luxembourg to Cape Verde

Looking to fly directly from Luxembourg? This is possible from Luxembourg City only. You will arrive at one of 4 destinations. Flights are operated by Luxair.

Flights from Switzerland to Cape Verde

Looking to fly directly from Switzerland? This is possible from Zürich only. You will arrive at one of 2 destinations. Flights are operated by Edelweiss Air.

Switzerland to Cape Verde with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 2 airports in Switzerland offer flights to 4 destinations in Cape Verde with a single stop:

Non-stop flights from South America to Cape Verde

From South America you can only depart from Brazil for a direct flight to Cape Verde. These route(s) are operated by one airline.

Flights from Brazil to Cape Verde

Looking to fly directly from Brazil? This is possible from Recife only. You will arrive at Praia — currently the only direct route connecting Cape Verde and Brazil. Flights are operated by Cabo Verde Airlines.

Brazil to Cape Verde with a stopover

If a stopover works for you, it will provide you with more departure options to reach Cape Verde, as 37 departure airports in Brazil offer 1-stop flights to 4 destinations in Cape Verde:

Non-stop flights from North America to Cape Verde

From North America you can only depart from United States for a direct flight to Cape Verde. These route(s) are operated by one airline.

Flights from United States to Cape Verde

Looking to fly directly from United States? This is possible from Providence only. You will arrive at one of 2 destinations. Flights are operated by Cabo Verde Airlines.

United States to Cape Verde with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 52 airports in United States offer flights to 4 destinations in Cape Verde with a single stop:

Most popular routes to Cape Verde

Whether you're looking to explore the scenic landscapes, charming towns and vibrant cities of Cape Verde, visit friends and family or simply need to attend a business meeting — we've got you covered. Check out the list below to find the most popular non-stop flights available for your journey.

Popular routes to Cape Verde with a stopover

If there is no airport near you offering direct flights to Cape Verde, don't worry — you can still reach the country with a brief stopover along the way.

Below is a list of the most popular routes that require a stopover.

To see all 1- or 2-stop flight options, simply use the "Show indirect destinations" button on the map, or use the search bar to select your departure airport and discover all available routes from there to Cape Verde!

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