Flying from London to Amilcar Cabral International Airport (SID): what you need to know
The timezone in Cape Verde is UTC-1, which is 1 hour behind London. Amilcar Cabral International Airport is located in Cape Verde.
With 5 direct weekly flights between the two airports, London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Amilcar Cabral International Airport (SID) is the busiest route. TUI operates the earliest flight at 09:00. If you'd like to get more out of your day before you fly, the last flight from LHR to SID is with TUI at 14:20.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from London to SID. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a break from traveling — and maybe even tour another city. When searching for flights from London to SID leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Newcastle International Airport (NCL)
From central London, LHR is around 31 kilometers away. Visit the official airport website or use navigation apps to work out the best way to reach the terminal.
Planning to catch an early flight from London to Amilcar Cabral International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to London Heathrow Airport:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) offers nonstop flights from London to Amilcar Cabral International Airport (SID).
TUI operates direct flights from London to SID leaving from LGW. Book your favorite seat and arrive at your destination without any detours.
Visit friends or family or just take a moment to freshen up with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from London to Amilcar Cabral International Airport, here's where you can stop when leaving from London Gatwick Airport:
Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
Manchester Airport (MAN)
Newcastle International Airport (NCL)
You can arrive at LGW from central London in about 1 hour and 19 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 26 minutes to travel the 80 kilometers or so.
Want to spoil yourself with an extra night away before boarding your flight from London to SID? Unwind in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your break officially starts. These stays are calling your name:
About Amilcar Cabral International Airport (SID)
Reserve a hotel close to SID if you're taking a late flight from London to Amilcar Cabral International Airport. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Amilcar Cabral International Airport (SID) to central Cape Verde
Amilcar Cabral International Airport is around 137 kilometers from central Cape Verde. How long it'll take to get to the center by car rental or cab depends on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Amilcar Cabral International Airport (SID)
$167 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Amilcar Cabral International Airport. Return flights start from $260. Fares are subject to availability and may change at any time.
We suggest booking as early as possible to secure cheap tickets from London to SID. You're more likely to bag a bargain and have a wider choice of flight times and travel dates.
Getting cheap tickets from London to Amilcar Cabral International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Check out the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices across the month and score a great deal.
Sign into your online account or use the app to set up a Price Alert. You'll be notified straight away if the price has dropped. It's easy to do, and it'll save you from searching for cheap tickets from London to SID every day.
Personalize your trip by applying filters. Adjust the number of stops, duration, and arrival and departure times to find the ideal flight from London to Amilcar Cabral International Airport. You can also sort the results to see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' options first.
The best time to fly from London to Amilcar Cabral International Airport (SID)
February is the quietest time to travel to Cape Verde. Alternatively, join the crowds and take off in June. This is the busiest month for flights from London to Amilcar Cabral International Airport, but the best time to go is up to you.
Think about the kind of weather that'll work with your plans for Cape Verde. The warmest month is October. Lock in your flights from London to SID sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 30ºC.
March sees average temperatures of between 19ºC and 26ºC. Search for cheap flights from London to Amilcar Cabral International Airport sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Cape Verde
Of course, you'll want to include some sightseeing while visiting Cape Verde. Museu Da Pesca should be one of the top things on your itinerary.