Cabo Verde
How to travel to Cabo Verde
There are three international airports in Cabo Verde: “Nelson Mandela International Airport” RAI in Praia on the island Santiago, “Amílcar Cabral International Airport” SID in Espargos on Sal and “Aristides Pereira International Airport” BVC in Rabil on Boa Vista. Flights between many of the islands are operated by the national airline. As with all domestic flights, it is best to book well in advance to get a seat.
When is the best time to travel to Cabo Verde?
On Cabo Verde it is hottest in the summer from July to September. During this time it can also rain for a short time. Between October and June is the dry season with more wind and more pleasant temperatures, as the evenings are somewhat cooler.
Fly to Cabo Verde
You can easily visit Cabo Verde with the many direct flights from major European cities. There are daily flights to Cabo Verde from London, Paris, Luxembourg, Lisbon, Brussels, Düsseldorf, and Amsterdam. The average flight time is between 6 and 8 hours, depending on where the flight comes from and which island is your final destination.
International to Santiago Cabo Verde
Note that Cabo Verde has a high season and a low season for tourists. This means that not all destinations are served every month. You can always check availability online.
- The UK - London Gatwick LGW | Bristol BRS | Manchester MAN | Bermingham BHX
- Germany - Düsseldorf DUS | Hannover HAJ |Stuttgart STR | Munich MUC | Frankfurt FRA
- The Netherlands - Shiphol Amsterdam AMS | Eindhoven EIN
- Italy - Flumicino FCO | Verona VRN | Bergamo BGY | Malpensa MXP
- Belgium - Brussels BRU
- Luxemburg LUX
- France - Paris Orly ORY
- Gran Canaria - Las Palmas LPA
- Portugal - Lisbon LIS
- Switzerland - Zürich ZRH
- Morocco - Marrakech RAK
From the UK you can fly to Boa Vista and Sal almost every day. You can fly from Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester, and Londen.
If you are flying from Germany, you have the following airports to choose from: Hanover, Frankfurt, Munich, Düsseldorf, and Stuttgart.
You can fly directly from Brussels or Amsterdam to Boa Vista and Sal. In winter you can also fly from van Eindhoven to Sal.
Domestic flights in Cabo Verde
Domestic flights to São Vicente
Domestic flights can be booked with Cabo Verde airlines. Now after COVID -19 not all connections are restored yet. We will try to update regularly.
- Boa Vista - Rabil BVC
- Fogo - São Filipe SFL
- Maio - Maio MMO
- Sal - Espargos SID
- Santiago - Paia RAI
- Santo Antão - Santo Antão NTO
- São Nicolau - Preguica SNE
- São Vicente - San Pedro VXE
Farriers between the different islands
In a country like Cabo Verde, which consists entirely of islands, ferries are an indispensable means of transportation. Some islands can only be reached by boat because they have no official airport. If you take a ferry, you will definitely experience the landscape of Cabo Verde in a different way. Be aware that the boats travel over the rough ocean, so be prepared and take medication if you are prone to seasickness.
Islands Without airport in Cabo Verde
- Brava
- Santo Antão
There are several shipping companies that have good ships to get to the different islands. But only a limited number of ferries run regularly and on time. Always check the schedule, because it can change quickly and sometimes it is canceled. For this reason, you should take the ferry only if you want to go to a neighboring island and there is no flight connection possible.
