On 31 March 2025 easyJet operated its very first flight south of the Sahara, linking London Gatwick (LGW) with Amílcar Cabral Int’l Airport (SID) on Sal. The low-cost carrier now flies every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, with one-way fares from £129.99 and week-long flight-plus-hotel packages from £600 pp.
| Quick Facts | Details |
| Launch date | 31 March 2025 |
| Frequency | 3 × weekly (Mon / Wed / Fri) |
| Flight time | ~ 5 h 45 m (LGW 11:30 ➜ SID 15:40 CVT) |
| Aircraft | Airbus A321neo (easyJet’s longest route) |
| Time zone | CVT = UK – 1 h (get an extra hour of sun!) |
Why This Route Is a Game-Changer for UK Travellers
- Lower prices & more choice – Until now TUI charter services dominated direct UK-Cape Verde capacity. easyJet’s entry brings genuine first budget competition and flexible seat-only options.
- Year-round sunshine – Sal averages 25-27 °C from November to April, perfect for winter-sun escapes without the long-haul jetlag.
- Booming destination – Cape Verde welcomed 1 million visitors in 2023, a record that underlines its rising global profile.
What Awaits You on Sal Island
Beaches & Water sports
- Santa Maria: nine kilometres of honey-gold sand; hub for kite- and windsurfing.
- Shark Bay: paddle with harmless lemon sharks in crystal-clear shallows.
- Blue Eye (Buracona): volcanic lava pool that glows sapphire at midday.
Culture & Cuisine
Stroll pastel-coloured streets, hear live morna music at sunset and sample catch-of-the-day grouper with cassava at beachfront restaurants.
Day-Trip Highlights
- Pedra de Lume Salt Crater – float Dead-Sea-style in mineral-rich pools.
- Turtle nesting (Jul–Oct) – conservation walks under the stars.
- Island-hopping – 50-minute domestic hop to volcanic Fogo or lush Santo Antão.
How to Maximise Your New easyJet Cape Verde Holiday
| Tip | Why It Matters |
| Book early | Launch-year demand is high, and thrice-weekly seats sell fast. |
| Travel light | easyJet’s new A321neo has generous overhead bins, but checked-bag bundles are cheaper when added at booking. |
| Time your trip | Shoulder months May–June & Oct–Nov mean fewer crowds yet 25 °C+ days. |
| Currency | Withdraw Cape Verdean escudo (CVE) on arrival; cards accepted at most resorts. |
| Entry rules | UK passports need 6 + months’ validity; tourists get 30 days visa-free. |
Sustainability Angle
easyJet operates the Airbus A321neo, offering up to 20 % lower CO₂ emissions per seat. Choosing a direct flight also reduces your carbon footprint versus connecting itineraries through Lisbon or mainland Spain.
