Flying from Amilcar Cabral International Airport (SID) to Boa Vista Island Rabil Airport (BVC): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Amilcar Cabral International Airport to Boa Vista Island Rabil Airport is 30 minutes.
Sal and Boa Vista Island are in the UTC-1 timezone. That means there's no time difference to consider.
Each week, there are four Amilcar Cabral International Airport to Boa Vista Island Rabil Airport flights.
Leave plenty of time to catch your SID to BVC flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like December. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
A number of airlines operate direct flights from Amilcar Cabral International Airport to Boa Vista Island Rabil Airport, so jetting to Boa Vista Island (and then seeing more parts of Cape Verde!) is easy. Top carriers that fly nonstop include:
Cabo Verde Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
Cabo Verde Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering SID to BVC flights.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Amilcar Cabral International Airport to Boa Vista Island Rabil Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between SID and BVC include:
London Gatwick Airport
Manchester Airport
Luxembourg Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Amilcar Cabral International Airport (SID) to Boa Vista Island Rabil Airport (BVC)
202 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Amilcar Cabral International Airport to Boa Vista Island Rabil Airport flight. A return flight starts at 489 €. These fares can change based on demand.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SID to BVC if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
The cheapest month for flights from Amilcar Cabral International Airport to Boa Vista Island Rabil Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
Finding cheap flights from SID to BVC is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when fares go down.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Amilcar Cabral International Airport to Boa Vista Island Rabil Airport.
Handy information about Amilcar Cabral International Airport (SID)
76% of flights departing from Amilcar Cabral International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
To reach Amilcar Cabral International Airport from central Sal, it takes around 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 30 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near SID. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Amilcar Cabral International Airport to Boa Vista Island Rabil Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Boa Vista Island Rabil Airport (BVC)
Reserve a hotel close to BVC if you're on a late Amilcar Cabral International Airport to Boa Vista Island Rabil Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Drive into your next adventure with a Boa Vista Island Rabil Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Autovilla to explore beyond Boa Vista Island's usual tourist stops.
Reserving your vehicle from Boa Vista Island Rabil Airport about one week in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Boa Vista Island Rabil Airport (BVC) to central Boa Vista Island
Boa Vista Island Rabil Airport is roughly 6 kilometres from the centre of Boa Vista Island. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
It typically takes 25 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Boa Vista Island Rabil Airport (BVC)
December is the busiest month for flights from Amilcar Cabral International Airport to Boa Vista Island Rabil Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Boa Vista Island in August.
Explore more of Cape Verde
Boa Vista Island is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Cape Verde just waiting to be explored. Around 129 kilometres south-east of Boa Vista Island, a trip to Praia will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Prainha Beach, Praia de Gamboa Beach and Casa da Arte.
Around 145 kilometres north-west of Boa Vista Island, Mindelo is another essential stop in Cape Verde. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Piscinas Naturais da Fajã Grande, Praia da Laginha and Ponta Joao Ribeiro.