Flying from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Amilcar Cabral International Airport (SID): what you need to know
Around 6 hours is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Birmingham Airport to Amilcar Cabral International Airport.
The timezone in Sal is UTC-1, which is one hour behind Birmingham.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport with enough time to board your BHX to SID flight.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
TUI is your ticket to exploring Sal (and maybe even some other exciting parts of Cape Verde!). Browse the direct flights from Birmingham Airport to Amilcar Cabral International Airport offered by this airline.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is TUI.
With 76.47% of its services landing as planned, TUI is the most punctual carrier offering BHX to SID flights.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Birmingham Airport to Amilcar Cabral International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between BHX and SID:
Gran Canaria Airport
Glasgow Intl Airport
Boa Vista Island Rabil Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Amilcar Cabral International Airport (SID)
R 2,580 is the best price for a one-way Birmingham Airport to Amilcar Cabral International Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 4,314. These prices can change depending on availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from BHX to SID, reserve your journey 11 months before your departure date.
Plan your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Birmingham Airport to Amilcar Cabral International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Birmingham Airport to Amilcar Cabral International Airport.
Handy information about Birmingham Airport (BHX)
When it comes to Birmingham Airport's on-time performance, 72% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Birmingham to Birmingham Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Birmingham Airport to Amilcar Cabral International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to BHX:
Arriving at Amilcar Cabral International Airport (SID)
Consider booking a hotel close to SID if you're on a late Birmingham Airport to Amilcar Cabral International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Start your adventure sooner with a Amilcar Cabral International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from mm rent a car to explore parts of Sal that most tourists miss.
Reserve your ride from Amilcar Cabral International Airport a few weeks ahead to get the lowest price possible. If you're going away during peak season, it's a good idea to book even earlier.
Getting from Amilcar Cabral International Airport (SID) to central Sal
Amilcar Cabral International Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from the centre of Sal. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
Getting there by public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Amilcar Cabral International Airport (SID)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Birmingham Airport to Amilcar Cabral International Airport. December is the busiest month to visit Sal. If you want a quieter vibe, go in March.
Explore more of Cape Verde
Sal has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Cape Verde you'll want to see. Around 129 kilometres south-east of Sal, a trip to Praia will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Prainha Beach, Praia de Gamboa Beach and Casa da Arte.
Mindelo is another well-known destination in Cape Verde and is around 145 kilometres north-west of Sal. No journey is complete without dropping by Piscinas Naturais da Fajã Grande, Praia da Laginha and Ponta Joao Ribeiro.