Travelling from London to Amilcar Cabral International Airport (SID): What you need to know
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is London's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from London to Amilcar Cabral International Airport (SID) jetting off from here.
Sal is one hour behind London. Amilcar Cabral International Airport is located in Sal, which operates on the UTC-1 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Show up at the airport on time to catch your flight from London to SID.
Popular months like July or other peak periods mean longer lines and possible delays. Get a head start by arriving at the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from London to SID. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Break up your trip (and maybe get a better deal) by stopping at one of these airports:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS)
Newcastle International Airport (NCL)
Located around 24 kilometres from central London, LHR can be reached in about 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel near London Heathrow Airport? If you're catching an early flight from London to Amilcar Cabral International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
78% of flights that leave from London Heathrow Airport land at their destination on schedule.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Prefer to leave from London Gatwick Airport (LGW)? Direct London to Amilcar Cabral International Airport (SID) plane tickets are available from this popular hub.
From LGW, direct flights from London to SID are offered by easyJet.
On the LGW to SID route, easyJet is the favourite choice for most passengers.
TUI is rated the most punctual carrier operating flights between London Gatwick Airport and Amilcar Cabral International Airport.
Knock a new city off your list or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from London to Amilcar Cabral International Airport, browse these options when heading out from London Gatwick Airport:
Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS)
Porto Airport (OPO)
Boa Vista Rabil Airport (BVC)
LGW is about 48 kilometres from central London. It'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your London to SID flight? Unwind in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your adventure officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
London Gatwick Airport has a strong track record for reliability and timeliness. 82% of flights out of here arrive right when they're supposed to.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
You can book a plane ticket from London to Amilcar Cabral International Airport (SID) with a stop or two leaving from London Stansted Airport (STN). Here are some of the most popular stopovers between STN and SID:
Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS)
Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
Porto Airport (OPO)
The journey time to STN from central London is around 45 minutes by public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you about 1 hour 5 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
Skip the rush on your departure day — stay near London Stansted Airport and know you'll be at the terminal with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early London to Amilcar Cabral International Airport flight:
STN has a reliable on-time arrivals rating of 80%, so you can count on your flight to stay on schedule and touch down as expected.
About Amilcar Cabral International Airport (SID)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from London to Amilcar Cabral International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near SID instead:
Getting from Amilcar Cabral International Airport (SID) to central Sal
Amilcar Cabral International Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Sal. It takes around 20 minutes or so to drive to the city.
It takes around 30 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Amilcar Cabral International Airport (SID)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Amilcar Cabral International Airport is 109 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 186 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Score cheap flights from London to SID by booking 11 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time frame for bagging a bargain.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the best month for landing an incredible deal on London to Amilcar Cabral International Airport tickets. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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More about Sal
Start your Sal trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from London to Amilcar Cabral International Airport, browse our range of accommodation options including:
You'll discover some fantastic things to do in Sal when you're ready to sightsee. Kick off your adventure at Buracona - Olho Azul for a classic introduction to the city.
Explore more of Cape Verde
You've visited Sal, now it's time to explore more of Cape Verde. Journey about 209 kilometres south to Praia to check off its leading attractions. From Prainha Beach to Praia de Gamboa Beach and Casa da Arte, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 225 kilometres west of Sal, Mindelo is another favourite stop in Cape Verde. Start your sightseeing at Piscinas Naturais da Fajã Grande, Praia da Laginha and Ponta Joao Ribeiro.