Flying from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Amilcar Cabral International Airport (SID): what you need to know
A direct flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Amilcar Cabral International Airport takes an average of 5 hours 15 minutes. The timezone in Cape Verde is UTC-1, so it's 2 hours behind Barcelona.
Heading off during a peak period like school or public holidays? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. For peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
If you want to have a stopover for your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Amilcar Cabral International Airport, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' and look through your options. Here are the popular stopovers between BCN and SID:
Gran Canaria Airport
East Midlands Airport
Lisbon Portela Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Amilcar Cabral International Airport (SID)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Amilcar Cabral International Airport is Rs43,277. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs74,620. Remember that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book 1 month before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap flights from BCN to SID.
September is the cheapest month for tickets from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Amilcar Cabral International Airport. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
Set up a Price Alert for cheap flights from BCN to SID. You don't need to check back in every day to see whether airfares have fallen. We'll tell you the moment there's a change in price.
Use filters to tailor your flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Amilcar Cabral International Airport. Enter your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.
Handy information about Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The journey from central Barcelona to Barcelona-El Prat Airport takes about 33 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 18 kilometres in 24 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a convenient hotel close to BCN? If you're boarding an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Amilcar Cabral International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Amilcar Cabral International Airport (SID)
If you have a late flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Amilcar Cabral International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near SID:
Getting from Amilcar Cabral International Airport (SID) to central Cape Verde
Central Cape Verde is around 137 kilometres from Amilcar Cabral International Airport. Travel times by cab or car rental will vary based on traffic conditions, so do some research ahead of your trip.
When to fly to Amilcar Cabral International Airport (SID)
The quietest month for a flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Amilcar Cabral International Airport is February, while June is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Cape Verde based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Cape Verde is October, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC and 30ºC. Book your flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Amilcar Cabral International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap flights from BCN to SID in March if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 19ºC and 26ºC on average.
More about Cape Verde
Check out well-known attractions like Museu Da Pesca. It's a must-do whether you're a first-time or repeat visitor to Cape Verde.