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Getting There by Air
The national airline is TACV (website: www.tacv.cv) which offers flights from several European cities. Information on international and internal flights, and flight tickets may be obtained from Cape Verde Travel, TACV’s agent in the UK (tel: +44 1964 536 191, in the UK; website: www.capeverdetravel.com). Astraeus (website: www.flyastraeus.com) operates direct charter flights from the UK.
Approximate Flight Times
From London to Lisbon (Portugal) is 2 hours and from Lisbon to Sal is 4 hours; from Boston to Sal is 7 hours.
Main Airports
Amílcar Cabral (SID) on Sal, is 2km (1 mile) south of Espargos. To/from the airport: Taxis are available to the city centre and to resort areas. Facilities: Several banks, duty-free shops, refreshments, tourist information, car hire and left luggage facilities.
Praia International Airport, Santiago, takes flights from Paris, Amsterdam and Lisbon.
International airports are under construction on the islands of St Vincent and Boa Vista, due to open 2007-2008.
Departure Tax
Praia International Airport, Santiago, takes flights from Paris, Amsterdam and Lisbon.
International airports are under construction on the islands of St Vincent and Boa Vista, due to open 2007-2008.
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Getting There by Water
Main ports: Mindelo and Praia are the principal ports. São Vicente is served by passenger and cargo ships, but sea services are not frequent and may be costly.