Flying from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Amilcar Cabral International Airport (SID): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Milan Malpensa Airport to Amilcar Cabral International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 6 hours 15 minutes.
Sal is two hours behind Milan and observes the UTC-1 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to make your MXP to SID flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
EasyJet is your gateway to discovering Sal (and perhaps some other great parts of Cape Verde!). Browse the direct flights from Milan Malpensa Airport to Amilcar Cabral International Airport offered by this airline.
The majority of travelers choose to fly with easyJet on this route.
Among carriers operating MXP to SID flights, easyJet has the best record for on-time arrivals.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Milan Malpensa Airport to Amilcar Cabral International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Popular stopovers between MXP and SID include:
Barcelona Airport
Lisbon Airport
Porto Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Amilcar Cabral International Airport (SID)
$98 is currently the best price for a one-way Milan Malpensa Airport to Amilcar Cabral International Airport flight. Return flights start at $149. These fares may change based on demand.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from MXP to SID if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
Getting cheap flights from Milan Malpensa Airport to Amilcar Cabral International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across each month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
76% of flights leaving from Milan Malpensa Airport reach their destination on time.
Milan Malpensa Airport is around 48 kilometers from central Milan. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the center, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near MXP? If you're catching an early flight from Milan Malpensa Airport to Amilcar Cabral International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Amilcar Cabral International Airport (SID)
If you're arriving on a late Milan Malpensa Airport to Amilcar Cabral International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near SID:
Travel where the road takes you with a Amilcar Cabral International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from mm rent a car to explore parts of Sal that most tourists miss.
To get the lowest possible price, book your ride from Amilcar Cabral International Airport several weeks in advance. Rates generally rise as your departure date approaches.
Getting from Amilcar Cabral International Airport (SID) to central Sal
Amilcar Cabral International Airport is roughly 18 kilometers from the center of Sal. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
Getting to the center by public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Amilcar Cabral International Airport (SID)
The quietest month for a flight from Milan Malpensa Airport to Amilcar Cabral International Airport is March, while December is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Sal based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Explore more of Cape Verde
Praia is just one of the many places in Cape Verde waiting to be explored once you've seen Sal. Around 129 kilometers away to the south-east, its best attractions include Prainha Beach, Praia de Gamboa Beach and Casa da Arte.
If there's time to check out another great destination in Cape Verde, consider Mindelo, about 145 kilometers north-west of Sal. Piscinas Naturais da Fajã Grande, Praia da Laginha and Ponta Joao Ribeiro are the start of reasons to visit.