Cheap flights from Espargos (SID)

Sal island's holiday hub for Cape Verde charters

Amílcar Cabral International serves Sal island from Espargos and is one of Cape Verde's busiest airports, historically a transatlantic refuelling stop. TUI Airways, TUI fly Belgium, Cabo Verde Airlines, Neos and TAP Air Portugal handle most movements, with seasonal services from the UK, Germany, Italy, Belgium and the Netherlands. Bestfly and Cabo Verde Airlines provide inter-island links to Praia, Boa Vista and São Vicente.

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Airlines flying from Espargos (SID)

Major carriers: TUI Airways, TUI fly Belgium, Cabo Verde Airlines, Neos, TAP Air Portugal. Low-cost carriers: Transavia.

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Frequently asked questions

Which airlines fly to Sal?
SID is served by TUI Airways, TUI fly Belgium, Cabo Verde Airlines, Neos, TAP Air Portugal and Transavia. Flightmussy's free 12-month heatmap compares all of them on one screen, including the seasonal charter-style fares Google Flights tends to de-prioritise, so you can spot the cheapest week.
What is the cheapest season to fly to Sal?
Fares to SID typically drop in May-June and again in September-October, between European school-holiday peaks. Christmas and February half-term spike. Flightmussy's free heatmap shows pricing across every week of the next 12 months without a signup, so you can pick a quieter, cheaper window.
How far is Amílcar Cabral Airport from Santa Maria?
SID sits in Espargos, roughly 18 km north of Santa Maria, the main resort town on Sal. Taxi or hotel-shuttle transfers take 20-30 minutes. Espargos itself is only 2-3 km from the terminal if you're staying in the island's administrative centre.
Are there inter-island flights from Sal?
Yes. Bestfly and Cabo Verde Airlines operate frequent short hops from SID to Praia (RAI), Boa Vista (BVC) and São Vicente (VXE). Flightmussy surfaces these alongside the European charter arrivals so multi-island Cape Verde itineraries are easy to plan in a single search.

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