Flying from Sao Vicente Airport (VXE) to Amilcar Cabral International Airport (SID): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Sao Vicente Airport to Amilcar Cabral International Airport is 55 minutes.
Sal's timezone is UTC-1, which is the same as Sao Vicente.
Each week, there are 20 Sao Vicente Airport to Amilcar Cabral International Airport flights.
Your VXE to SID flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
A number of airlines operate direct flights from Sao Vicente Airport to Amilcar Cabral International Airport, so jetting off to Sal (and then discovering more of Cape Verde!) is easy. Top carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Cabo Verde Airlines.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrivals for VXE to SID flights is Cabo Verde Airlines.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Vicente Airport (VXE) to Amilcar Cabral International Airport (SID)
At the moment, 186 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Sao Vicente Airport to Amilcar Cabral International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 446 €. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from VXE to SID, reserve your trip two months ahead of your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Sao Vicente Airport to Amilcar Cabral International Airport is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from VXE to SID.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Sao Vicente Airport to Amilcar Cabral International Airport.
Handy information about Sao Vicente Airport (VXE)
Of the flights that depart from Sao Vicente Airport, 67% land on schedule at their destination.
To reach Sao Vicente Airport from central Sao Vicente, it takes about 15 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 25 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to VXE? If you're catching an early flight from Sao Vicente Airport to Amilcar Cabral International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Amilcar Cabral International Airport (SID)
Reserve a hotel near SID if you're on a late Sao Vicente Airport to Amilcar Cabral International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Set your own pace with a Amilcar Cabral International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from mm rent a car to explore beyond Sal's usual tourist stops.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Amilcar Cabral International Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead. Prices typically go up closer to your day of departure.
Getting from Amilcar Cabral International Airport (SID) to central Sal
From Amilcar Cabral International Airport, Sal is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Amilcar Cabral International Airport (SID)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Sao Vicente Airport to Amilcar Cabral International Airport. December is the most popular month to visit Sal. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Explore more of Cape Verde
Praia is just one of the many cities in Cape Verde waiting to be discovered once you've seen Sal. Around 129 kilometres away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including Prainha Beach, Praia de Gamboa Beach and Casa da Arte.
If you want to check out another major stop in Cape Verde, head for Mindelo, about 145 kilometres north-west of Sal. Piscinas Naturais da Fajã Grande, Praia da Laginha and Ponta Joao Ribeiro are the start of reasons to visit.






