 Cape Verde Travel
Where is Cape Verde?
Cape Verde is in Western Africa, group of islands in the North Atlantic
Ocean, west of
Senegal.
Cape Verde, Travel - International
Air: The national airline is TACV – Transportes Aéreos de Cabo
Verde (VR), which has recently expanded its flight connections and now offers
flights to several European cities, including Amsterdam, Lisbon, Madrid and
Paris, as well as to Las Palmas (Canary Islands). Discounts are available for
frequent flyers and their families. Other airlines serving Cape Verde include
South African Airlines and TAP Air Portugal. Information on international and
internal flights, and flight tickets may be obtained from Cape Verde Travel
www.capeverdetravel.com
Approximate flight times: From London, England to Lisbon (Portugal) is
2 hours and from Lisbon, Portugal to Sal is 4 hours; from Boston, Massachusetts,
USA to Sal is 8 hours; from Paris, France to Sal is 6 hours. Note that the
stopover in Lisbon will sometimes be overnight if flying by TAP Air Portugal.
The most convenient routes from London are via Paris, France and Amsterdam,
Holland where there are direct connections with no stopover time.
Cape Verde - International Airports
Amílcar Cabral International Airport - (Santa Maria, Sal
airport code: SID) on Sal, 2km (1 mile) south of Espargos, is the only
airport with a runway long enough to take jets; there are eight others
throughout the islands. Airport facilities include a bank, duty-free shop,
refreshments and tourist information. Taxis are available to the city centre and
to resort areas.
A new airport, Francisco Mendes Airport, has been built in Praia,
Santiago.
What is the Capital of Cape Verde?
Praia, Cape Verde.
What is the official language of Cape Verde?
The official language is Portuguese.
When are the Public Holidays in Cape Verde?
Independence Day, 5 July (1975) | 