Cape Verde » Getting to Praia

By Air

Cape Verde is approximately five to six hours flying time from most of UK airports. International flights land at the island of Sal, 110 miles (170 km) northeast of the capital.

There are regular flights from Amsterdam, Boston (weekly), Fortaleza (Brazil) (weekly), Lisbon (daily), Madrid, Milan, Munich and Oporto operated by TACV Cabo Verde airlines.

Cape Verde is also serviced by Air Senegal (from Dakar), SAA (from South Africa) and TAP airlines. As of November 2006 you can fly direct to Santa Maria on Sal from London Gatwick and Manchester on Astraeus and also with Thomson Holidays.

By Boat

There are only occasional, expensive connections to the mainland.