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Cabo Verde Travel Guide

Plan your trip to Cabo Verde

Choose a city and airport first, then compare airlines and routes.

Nelson Mandela International Airport at Praia uses RAI and Amílcar Cabral International Airport at Espargos uses SID. Distinguish the specific island airport and onward connections when planning Cabo Verde travel.

Capital
Praia
Currency
Cabo Verde Escudo / CVE
Common language
Portuguese is the official language; Portuguese and Creole are commonly spoken.
Time
IANA time zone Atlantic/Cape_Verde (UTC-1, no daylight saving time); confirm local times on your itinerary

Major airports in Cabo Verde

Compare location, airlines and ground transport to choose the most convenient airport for your trip.

SID

Amílcar Cabral International Airport

SID

RAI

Nelson Mandela International Airport

Praia

BVC

Aristides Pereira International Airport

Rabil

VXE

Cesaria Evora International Airport

Mindelo

SNE

Preguiça Airport

Preguiça

MMO

Maio Airport

Vila do Maio

SFL

São Filipe Airport

São Filipe

Airlines for travel in Cabo Verde

An airline’s hubs can determine whether your trip is nonstop or requires a connection.

Airlines, codes, key hubs and networks for travel in Cabo Verde
AirlineCodeKey hubsNetwork
Royal Air MarocATCMN / RAK / TNG / TTU / ORY / BRU / RBA / NDR / EUN / VIL / AHU / AGACurrent route-network records include this airline at Cabo Verde airports. Confirm the route and dates with the operating carrier.
Air SenegalHCDSS / ABJ / COO / OUA / BJL / BKO / CKY / CMN / CSK / RAI / SID / BRUCurrent route-network records include this airline at Cabo Verde airports. Confirm the route and dates with the operating carrier.
ASKY AirlinesKPLFW / DSS / CKY / NDJ / OUA / ACC / BKO / DLA / FIH / LBV / NSI / NIMCurrent route-network records include this airline at Cabo Verde airports. Confirm the route and dates with the operating carrier.
LuxairLGLUX / SID / ADB / AYT / FUE / ACE / AGA / AGP / BOJ / BVC / CFU / DJECurrent route-network records include this airline at Cabo Verde airports. Confirm the route and dates with the operating carrier.
NeosNOMXP / VRN / FCO / BLQ / BGY / SSH / HAM / BRI / CTA / RMF / TFS / KEFCurrent route-network records include this airline at Cabo Verde airports. Confirm the route and dates with the operating carrier.
Binter CanariasNTLPA / TFN / ACE / FNC / SPC / FUE / TFS / SDR / BJZ / EAS / GMZ / GRXCurrent route-network records include this airline at Cabo Verde airports. Confirm the route and dates with the operating carrier.
TUIfly NetherlandsORAMS / EIN / RTM / LPA / TFS / AYT / CUR / HRG / SID / SSH / BJV / KAOCurrent route-network records include this airline at Cabo Verde airports. Confirm the route and dates with the operating carrier.
Azores AirlinesS4PDL / TER / LIS / BOS / FNC / OPO / YYZ / SMA / BCN / CDG / FAO / FRACurrent route-network records include this airline at Cabo Verde airports. Confirm the route and dates with the operating carrier.
TUI fly BelgiumTBBRU / OST / ALC / OUD / CMN / ORY / PMI / AGP / RAK / TFS / ANR / IBZCurrent route-network records include this airline at Cabo Verde airports. Confirm the route and dates with the operating carrier.
Transavia FranceTOORY / LYS / NTE / MRS / MPL / RAK / ALG / DSS / AGA / ORN / SVQ / TUNCurrent route-network records include this airline at Cabo Verde airports. Confirm the route and dates with the operating carrier.
TAP PortugalTPLIS / OPO / FNC / TER / GIG / ACC / BEL / BOS / CCS / EWR / FAO / GRUCurrent route-network records include this airline at Cabo Verde airports. Confirm the route and dates with the operating carrier.
easyJetU2LGW / MAN / GVA / BRS / BSL / MXP / LTN / EDI / BER / LYS / CDG / AMSCurrent route-network records include this airline at Cabo Verde airports. Confirm the route and dates with the operating carrier.
Cabo Verde AirlinesVRRAI / SID / LIS / VXE / CDG / BGY / RECCurrent route-network records include this airline at Cabo Verde airports. Confirm the route and dates with the operating carrier.
VuelingVYBCN / BIO / ORY / PMI / SCQ / SVQ / AGP / ALC / IBZ / LPA / LGW / TFNCurrent route-network records include this airline at Cabo Verde airports. Confirm the route and dates with the operating carrier.
FlexFlightW2ZRH / EBL / FCO / CAG / QSR / WIL / CNS / OLB / CIY / CMB / DXB / LINCurrent route-network records include this airline at Cabo Verde airports. Confirm the route and dates with the operating carrier.
Edelweiss AirWKZRH / SID / BVC / CTA / MCT / MRU / SEZ / SLL / SUF / ACE / AGA / EVECurrent route-network records include this airline at Cabo Verde airports. Confirm the route and dates with the operating carrier.
TUI fly DeutschlandX3DUS / HAJ / FRA / STR / MUC / FUE / KSF / TFS / ACE / FNC / LPA / CFUCurrent route-network records include this airline at Cabo Verde airports. Confirm the route and dates with the operating carrier.

How to travel around Cabo Verde by air

What to expect when flying between cities or connecting after an international arrival.

Flying between cities in Cabo Verde

  • Check CVsky’s current inter-island timetable
    CVsky’s winter timetable for 25 October 2026 to 27 March 2027 is available to book. Check the airline’s current timetable for the route and travel date you need; schedules and availability can vary by date.

Arriving from another country

  • Report lost or damaged baggage to the airline
    The airport operator directs claims for baggage lost or damaged through airline handling to the relevant airline. Keep ticket and baggage documents and provide details of the actual irregularity.

Popular cities to visit in Cabo Verde

Open an airport guide to compare airlines, nonstop destinations and practical travel information.

Praia RAI

Open the verified Praia city page for destination information.

Espargos SID

Open the verified Espargos city page for destination information.

Rabil BVC

Open the verified Rabil city page for destination information.

Santa Maria (Sal) SID

Open the verified Santa Maria (Sal) city page for destination information.

Mindelo VXE

Open the verified São Pedro city page for destination information.

International routes to Cabo Verde

Compare arrival airports and plan for time zones, baggage and onward connections.

Popular international flight routes to Cabo Verde
RouteArrival airportRegion
BHX to BVCBVCGB
EMA to BVCBVCGB
LGW to BVCBVCGB
LIS to BVCBVCPT
LUX to BVCBVCLU
MAN to BVCBVCGB
OPO to BVCBVCPT
ORY to BVCBVCFR
ZRH to BVCBVCCH
CMN to RAIRAIMA
DSS to RAIRAISN
LIS to RAIRAIPT
OPO to RAIRAIPT
OXB to RAIRAIGW
PDL to RAIRAIPT
BCN to SIDSIDES
BGY to SIDSIDIT
BHX to SIDSIDGB
BRS to SIDSIDGB
BRU to SIDSIDBE
CDG to SIDSIDFR
CMN to SIDSIDMA
DSS to SIDSIDSN
EIN to SIDSIDNL
EMA to SIDSIDGB
GLA to SIDSIDGB
LGW to SIDSIDGB
LIS to SIDSIDPT
LPA to SIDSIDES
LUX to SIDSIDLU
MAN to SIDSIDGB
MXP to SIDSIDIT
NCL to SIDSIDGB
OPO to SIDSIDPT
ORY to SIDSIDFR
ZRH to SIDSIDCH
CDG to VXEVXEFR
LIS to VXEVXEPT
OPO to VXEVXEPT

Before you fly to Cabo Verde

Complete these checks before departure.

Checked bags still require a counter after online check-in

Cabo Verde airport guidance says that passengers with checked baggage must still visit the airline counter after obtaining an online boarding pass. Check your flight’s counter and deadlines; an electronic pass does not mean baggage is checked.

Explore Cabo Verde travel information

Continue to detailed pages for cities, airports, airlines and routes.

Cities

PraiaEspargosRabil

Airports

SID SIDPraia RAIRabil BVC

Airlines

Royal Air MarocAir SenegalASKY Airlines

To

Birmingham → RabilNottingham → RabilLondon → Rabil

Cabo Verde flight and airport FAQs

Can I skip baggage drop after online check-in in Cabo Verde?

With checked baggage, you must still go to the relevant airline counter and follow your flight requirements.