Flying from Amilcar Cabral International Airport (SID) to Manchester Airport (MAN): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Amilcar Cabral International Airport to Manchester Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 5 hours 55 minutes.
Manchester's timezone is UTC+0, making Manchester one hour ahead of Sal.
Every week, there are six Amilcar Cabral International Airport to Manchester Airport flights. To jet off as early as possible, opt for the 13:20 TUI flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 19:50 with TUI.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your SID to MAN flight.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as December. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Travelling to Manchester (and then seeing more of the United Kingdom!) is a cinch with TUI. This popular carrier has direct flights from Amilcar Cabral International Airport to Manchester Airport.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is TUI.
TUI is the most punctual carrier offering SID to MAN flights, with 66.67% of its services reaching their destination on time.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Amilcar Cabral International Airport to Manchester Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between SID and MAN:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Lisbon Airport
Gran Canaria Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Amilcar Cabral International Airport (SID) to Manchester Airport (MAN)
At the moment, R 870 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Amilcar Cabral International Airport to Manchester Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 3,457. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Book 11 months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from SID to MAN.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Amilcar Cabral International Airport to Manchester Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from SID to MAN is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when there's a better deal.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Amilcar Cabral International Airport to Manchester Airport.
Handy information about Amilcar Cabral International Airport (SID)
Of all flights departing from Amilcar Cabral International Airport, 76% land on schedule at their destination.
To get to Amilcar Cabral International Airport from central Sal, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 30 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Amilcar Cabral International Airport to Manchester Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to SID:
Arriving at Manchester Airport (MAN)
Consider booking a hotel near MAN if you're taking a late Amilcar Cabral International Airport to Manchester Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Manchester Airport rental car and explore Manchester and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, Drivalia and Surprice are popular providers you can book with here.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Manchester Airport around four weeks ahead.
When to fly to Manchester Airport (MAN)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Amilcar Cabral International Airport to Manchester Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Manchester. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Amilcar Cabral International Airport to Manchester Airport for July if you want to visit Manchester during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from SID to MAN in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
London is just one of the many places in the United Kingdom waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Manchester. Around 257 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include The British Museum, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben.
Around 113 kilometres south of Manchester, Birmingham is another favourite stop in the United Kingdom. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and The Library of Birmingham.

