Travelling from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Amilcar Cabral International Airport (SID): what you need to know
Around 6 hours 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Manchester Airport to Amilcar Cabral International Airport.
The timezone in Sal is UTC-1, which is one hour behind Manchester.
Take your pick of six weekly Manchester Airport to Amilcar Cabral International Airport flights. The 07:55 departure with TUI is the earliest you can take. TUI operates the latest service of the day at 14:50.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport on time to catch your MAN to SID flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
TUI is your ticket to exploring Sal (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Cape Verde!). Check out the direct flights from Manchester Airport to Amilcar Cabral International Airport offered by this popular carrier.
TUI is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
With 69.7% of services arriving as scheduled, TUI is the most punctual carrier offering MAN to SID flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Manchester Airport to Amilcar Cabral International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between MAN and SID:
Barcelona Airport
Gran Canaria Airport
Boa Vista Island Rabil Airport
Handy information about Manchester Airport (MAN)
Of all flights leaving Manchester Airport, 65% land on time at their destination.
To get to Manchester Airport from central Manchester, it takes about 25 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport will take about 20 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near MAN? If you've booked an early flight from Manchester Airport to Amilcar Cabral International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at 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 Manchester Airport to Amilcar Cabral International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near SID instead:
Pick up a Amilcar Cabral International Airport rental car and explore parts of Sal that are off the usual tourist route. Check out the deals from mm rent a car.
To get the best possible deal, book your vehicle from Amilcar Cabral International Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead. Prices generally rise closer to your date of travel.
Getting from Amilcar Cabral International Airport (SID) to central Sal
Amilcar Cabral International Airport to central Sal has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 30 minutes.
When to fly to Amilcar Cabral International Airport (SID)
December is the most popular month for flights from Manchester Airport to Amilcar Cabral International Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Sal in March.
Explore more of Cape Verde
Praia is just one of the many cities in Cape Verde waiting to be discovered after you've seen Sal. Around 129 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include Prainha Beach, Praia de Gamboa Beach and Casa da Arte.
Mindelo is another essential stop in Cape Verde and is around 145 kilometres north-west of Sal. No journey is complete without experiencing Piscinas Naturais da Fajã Grande, Praia da Laginha and Ponta Joao Ribeiro.