Flying from Porto Airport (OPO) to Amilcar Cabral International Airport (SID): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Porto Airport to Amilcar Cabral International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 4 hours 30 minutes.
Sal is one hour behind Porto and follows the UTC-1 timezone.
Take your pick of four weekly Porto Airport to Amilcar Cabral International Airport flights. The 06:15 departure with easyJet is the earliest flight you can take. EasyJet operates the last service of the day at 13:35.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your OPO to SID flight.
Flying during a peak time like August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Travelling to Sal (and then seeing more of Cape Verde!) is a breeze with easyJet. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Porto Airport to Amilcar Cabral International Airport.
Most passengers choose to travel with easyJet on this route.
EasyJet is the most punctual carrier that offers OPO to SID flights. An impressive 85.71% of its departures on this route arrive on time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Porto Airport to Amilcar Cabral International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between OPO and SID:
London Gatwick Airport
Birmingham Airport
Glasgow Intl Airport
Handy information about Porto Airport (OPO)
Of the departures from Porto Airport, 75% land on time at their destination.
To get to Porto Airport from central Porto, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 30 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near OPO? If you've booked an early flight from Porto Airport to Amilcar Cabral International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Amilcar Cabral International Airport (SID)
Reserve a hotel near SID if you have a late Porto Airport to Amilcar Cabral International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Set your own pace 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.
Book your vehicle from Amilcar Cabral International Airport several weeks before your departure 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
From Amilcar Cabral International Airport, Sal is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Amilcar Cabral International Airport (SID)
December is the busiest month for flights from Porto Airport to Amilcar Cabral International Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Sal in March.
Explore more of Cape Verde
Sal has its own special appeal, 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 your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Prainha Beach, Praia de Gamboa Beach and Casa da Arte.
Mindelo is another favourite destination in Cape Verde and is around 145 kilometres north-west of Sal. No journey is complete without experiencing Piscinas Naturais da Fajã Grande, Praia da Laginha and Ponta Joao Ribeiro.