Non-stop flights to São Nicolau (SNE)
Preguiça Airport is a small airport in Cape Verde. It is a domestic airport. Currently, there are 3 domestic flights to São Nicolau.
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All direct flights to São Nicolau Top 200 flights with a stopover Airlines flying to São Nicolau Best time to visit São Nicolau Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 21 flights arriving at São Nicolau Airport, which are 7 flights per week or 1 flights per day.
The most frequently departed flights to São Nicolau are routes from Sal, Cape Verde (SID) in Cape Verde and São Vicente (VXE), also in Cape Verde. These two routes together are operated 17 times this month, and make up for 81% of all monthly arrivals at Preguiça Airport.
The longest flight to São Nicolau SNE is departing from Praia (RAI). This non-stop flight takes around 40 minutes and covers a distance of 125 miles (201 km).
List of all direct flights to São Nicolau
Below you can find a list of all cities and countries that have direct flights to São Nicolau, ordered by popularity.
Top 200 flights with a stopover
This list contains the 200 most popular airports from which flights depart that require just one stopover to get to São Nicolau.
Airlines flying to São Nicolau
The only airline that flies to São Nicolau is BBN Airlines.
What is the best time to visit São Nicolau?
🏜️ Desert
Desert destinations like São Nicolau are known for their hot days, with temperatures frequently exceeding 40°C (104°F), but cooler nights. With very little rainfall, these locations are famous for their extreme weather, breathtaking scenery, and the cultural heritage of their inhabitants. Despite the harsh living conditions, they provide a remarkable mix of adventure, calmness, and stunning landscapes, making them wonderful places to explore.
São Nicolau is a wonderful destination to explore throughout the year, but it's advisable to avoid the summer months due to the intense heat. For a more enjoyable visit, plan your trip between September and May.
International flights to São Nicolau
Currently there are no international flights to São Nicolau. The only flights to São Nicolau are domestic flights within Cape Verde. To get to São Nicolau from another country you will need a flight with a stopover, for example through Sal, Cape Verde or Praia.
Domestic flights to São Nicolau
Flights from Cape Verde to São Nicolau
There are 3 airports in Cape Verde that have non-stop domestic flights to São Nicolau.
From Praia, Sal, Cape Verde and São Vicente, all direct flights to São Nicolau are operated by BBN Airlines.
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Alternative airports near São Nicolau
Flying to an alternative airport near São Nicolau could give you other options to reach your destination. For example, the possibility to fly with a different airline or alliance, or finding a cheaper airfare. For this reason, alternative airports near to São Nicolau (SNE) are listed below. The closest alternative airports are São Vicente (VXE) and Sal, Cape Verde (SID).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in São Nicolau?
There is 1 airport in São Nicolau: Preguiça Airport (SNE).
What is the best airport to fly into São Nicolau?
The most convenient airport to fly into São Nicolau is Preguiça Airport (SNE).
How many airlines fly to São Nicolau?
There is 1 airline flying to São Nicolau, which is BBN Airlines, as of May 2026.
Which airlines fly to São Nicolau?
BBN Airlines is the only airline flying to São Nicolau.
Which alliances are flying to São Nicolau?
There are no alliances flying to São Nicolau at the moment.
How many nonstop flights are there to São Nicolau?
There are roughly 21 flights arriving at São Nicolau every month (or 7 flights each week), from a total of 3 airports - all within Cape Verde.
What is the official name of São Nicolau Airport?
The official name of São Nicolau Airport is Preguiça Airport.
What is the airport code of São Nicolau Airport?
The airport code of São Nicolau Airport is SNE.
What are the most popular flights to São Nicolau?
Sal, Cape Verde, São Vicente and Praia are the 3 most popular routes to São Nicolau. For a complete overview of all flight routes to São Nicolau, please use our flight map.
