Travelling from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Amilcar Cabral International Airport (SID): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Barcelona Airport to Amilcar Cabral International Airport is 5 hours 20 minutes.
Sal is two hours behind Barcelona and is in the UTC-1 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your BCN to SID flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Vueling is your ticket to exploring Sal (and maybe even some other exciting parts of Cape Verde!). Browse the direct flights from Barcelona Airport to Amilcar Cabral International Airport offered by this carrier.
Vueling tops the list for bookings on this route.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Barcelona Airport to Amilcar Cabral International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between BCN and SID:
Lisbon Airport
Gran Canaria Airport
East Midlands Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Amilcar Cabral International Airport (SID)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Barcelona Airport to Amilcar Cabral International Airport flight is 86 €. A round-trip ticket is currently 187 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from BCN to SID. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price in each month when looking for a flight from Barcelona Airport to Amilcar Cabral International Airport.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from BCN to SID by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Barcelona Airport to Amilcar Cabral International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Barcelona Airport (BCN)
80% of flights departing from Barcelona Airport land at their destination according to schedule. With its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to experience delays when jetting out of BCN.
Central Barcelona to Barcelona Airport is around 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
You can expect a trip time of around 30 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel near BCN? If you're catching an early flight from Barcelona Airport to Amilcar Cabral International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Amilcar Cabral International Airport (SID)
If you're landing on a late Barcelona Airport to Amilcar Cabral International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near SID:
Venture beyond Sal and check out places that aren't found in every travel guide with your own set of wheels. You can pick up a Amilcar Cabral International Airport rental car from mm rent a car.
To lock in the best rate, book your vehicle from Amilcar Cabral International Airport a few weeks in advance. Prices typically go up closer to your day of departure.
When to fly to Amilcar Cabral International Airport (SID)
The quietest month for a flight from Barcelona Airport to Amilcar Cabral International Airport is March, while December is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Sal based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Explore more of Cape Verde
Praia is just one of the many places in Cape Verde waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Sal. Around 129 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include Prainha Beach, Praia de Gamboa Beach and Casa da Arte.
Around 145 kilometres north-west of Sal, Mindelo is another favourite stop in Cape Verde. No visit is complete without checking out Piscinas Naturais da Fajã Grande, Praia da Laginha and Ponta Joao Ribeiro.