How to Get to Sal, Cape Verde

Sal is one of Cape Verde's most popular islands, renowned for its white sandy beaches, turquoise waters, and vibrant local culture. Reaching Sal is straightforward, with numerous airlines offering direct flights from various countries. Here's a comprehensive guide on how to get to this sunny paradise.

The primary and most convenient way to reach Sal is by airplane. The island is served by Amílcar Cabral International Airport (SID), located near the main tourist town of Santa Maria.

Several European countries offer direct flights to Sal:

United Kingdom: TUI Airways operates direct flights from Birmingham, Bristol, Glasgow, London Gatwick, Manchester, Newcastle, and Nottingham. EasyJet has also launched direct flights from London Gatwick, operating three times a week.​
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Germany: TUI Fly Deutschland provides direct flights from Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Hanover, Munich, and Stuttgart.​

Italy: Neos offers direct flights from Milan (Malpensa and Bergamo), Rome (Fiumicino), and Verona. Cabo Verde Airlines also operates non-stop flights from Milan (Bergamo).​

Netherlands: Transavia and TUI Fly Netherlands operate non-stop flights from Amsterdam. TUI Fly also offers seasonal flights from Eindhoven.​

Portugal: Cabo Verde Airlines, easyJet, and TAP Air Portugal provide direct flights from Lisbon. From Porto, direct flights are offered by Cabo Verde Airlines and easyJet.​

France: Transavia France operates direct flights from Paris Orly to Sal.​

Belgium: TUI fly Belgium offers direct flights from Brussels to Sal.​

Luxembourg: Luxair provides direct flights from Luxembourg City to Sal.​

Spain: Vueling operates seasonal direct flights from Barcelona, and Binter Canarias offers flights from Gran Canaria to Sal.​

Switzerland: Edelweiss Air offers seasonal direct flights from Zurich to Sal.​

Poland: Enter Air has announced direct flights from Warsaw to Sal, starting in April 2025.​

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Senegal: Air Senegal, Luxair, and TUI Fly operate direct flights from Dakar to Sal.

If you're already in Cape Verde, you can reach Sal from other islands like Santiago (Praia), São Vicente, or Boa Vista via local carriers such as Cabo Verde Airlines. These flights are usually short and offer scenic views of the archipelago.​

Check visa requirements: Many nationalities don’t need a visa for short stays or can apply for an e-visa online.​

Book early in high season: From November to April, flights tend to fill up quickly due to the favorable weather.​

Airport transfers: Taxis are readily available upon arrival at Sal airport, and many hotels offer shuttle services.​

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