Sal airport (SID), Cape Verde: arrival and transfer

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Sal airport, officially Amílcar Cabral International Airport (SID), is the largest international airport of Cape Verde. It lies in the middle of the island, right next to the main town of Espargos. The beach town of Santa Maria is about 18 kilometres to the south.

Before you travel: register on EASE

Many European travellers, including from the EU, need no visa for a short stay, but must register in advance on the official portal ease.gov.cv and pay the airport security fee there. UK travellers should check the current entry rules for their passport. Rules can change, so check before you go.

From the airport to Santa Maria

Taxi: waiting at arrivals. Agree on the fare first.
Transfer: many hotels and holiday rentals arrange a transfer; ask when you book.
Aluguer: shared minibuses run between Espargos and Santa Maria.
Hire car: useful if you want to explore the island.

By car you reach Santa Maria in about twenty minutes. Espargos is a few minutes away.

Flights to Sal

Sal has direct flights from the UK, the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, France, Italy, Spain and Portugal. Compare them on compare flights to Sal. Moving to the island? Huefter helps with moving to Sal. Questions? Send us a message on WhatsApp: +238 597 56 78.

Written by Tom Wegter of Huefter, Santa Maria, Sal (Cape Verde) · last updated: 3 November 2026