Travelling from Milan to Amilcar Cabral International Airport (SID): What you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can take off from in Milan. Explore your options departing from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) or Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY) when planning your flight from Milan to Amilcar Cabral International Airport (SID).
Take off on a direct Milan to Amilcar Cabral International Airport flight and you'll be in the air for around 6 hours.
Amilcar Cabral International Airport is located in Sal. The city runs on the UTC-1 timezone and is two hours behind Milan.
The busiest route is Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Amilcar Cabral International Airport (SID). You can choose from 3 direct services each week.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your flight from Milan to SID.
Flying over a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Milan
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
You can take a direct flight from Milan to Amilcar Cabral International Airport (SID) out of Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP).
You can lock in a direct flight from Milan to Amilcar Cabral International Airport with easyJet. This popular airline operates services from MXP.
The majority of passengers choose to book seats with easyJet from MXP to SID.
Among carriers on this route, easyJet has the highest percentage of on-time landings.
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Milan to SID. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP). Break the trip up (and maybe score a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS)
Porto Airport (OPO)
MXP is about 48 kilometres from central Milan. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 50 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to Milan Malpensa Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Milan to Amilcar Cabral International Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
76% of flights that take off from Milan Malpensa Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY)
Prefer to leave from Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY)? Direct Milan to Amilcar Cabral International Airport (SID) plane tickets are available from here.
From BGY, direct flights from Milan to SID are available with TACV.
On the BGY to SID route, Cabo Verde Airlines is the go-to airline for most travellers on this route.
With 71.43% of its services landing on schedule, Cabo Verde Airlines is the most punctual carrier flying between Milan Bergamo Airport and Amilcar Cabral International Airport.
Break up your flight from Milan to Amilcar Cabral International Airport with a stop so you can recharge or cross a new place off your list. Top stopovers between Milan Bergamo Airport and SID are:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Porto Airport (OPO)
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
You can reach BGY from the centre of Milan in approximately 50 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport will take roughly 1 hour to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Milan to SID flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Milan Bergamo Airport:
Milan Bergamo Airport has an on-time performance of 75%. This figure provides insight into how frequently flights that leave from this airport reach their destination on schedule.
Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
When booking your plane ticket from Milan to Amilcar Cabral International Airport (SID) out of Milano Linate Airport (LIN), you can choose from a few stopover options. Consider making a detour to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS), one of the most popular transit hubs on this route.
The trip to LIN from the centre of Milan is around 30 minutes by public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you roughly 20 minutes to cover the 8 kilometres or so.
Wake up, take it easy and still make your Milan to Amilcar Cabral International Airport flight without having to rush. These hotels near Milano Linate Airport make departure day a breeze if you're flying out first thing:
LIN has a solid on-time arrivals performance of 84%, so you can count on your flight to stay on schedule and reach your final stop as expected.
About Amilcar Cabral International Airport (SID)
Have a late flight from Milan to Amilcar Cabral International Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near SID and turn out the lights sooner:
Getting from Amilcar Cabral International Airport (SID) to central Sal
From Amilcar Cabral International Airport, central Sal is around 18 kilometres away. It takes about 20 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan to Amilcar Cabral International Airport (SID)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Milan to Amilcar Cabral International Airport is R 1,437. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 2,745. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap flights from Milan to SID, book in advance. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when tickets are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest Milan to Amilcar Cabral International Airport tickets across each month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your plans are flexible.
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More about Sal
Start your Sal trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Milan to Amilcar Cabral International Airport, browse our range of accommodation options including:
Don't leave Sal without checking out its major attractions. Buracona - Olho Azul should rank high on your to-do list.
Explore more of Cape Verde
You've visited Sal, now it's time to explore other parts of Cape Verde. Journey around 209 kilometres south to Praia to tick off its must-visit sights. From Prainha Beach to Praia de Gamboa Beach and Casa da Arte, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 225 kilometres west of Sal, Mindelo is another favourite stop in Cape Verde. No visit is complete without checking out Piscinas Naturais da Fajã Grande, Praia da Laginha and Ponta Joao Ribeiro.