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Cape Verde · direct from 3 UK airports
Sal
A flat, sunny Cape Verde island with white beaches, kitesurfing and warmth all year.
Pedra de Lume: salt lakes in a volcanic crater
Photo: Cayambe · CC BY-SA 3.0
Salt pans inside an old volcanic crater, where you float in water much saltier than the sea.
WhereAbout 4 miles from the airport (SID)
Getting thereAbout 20 minutes' drive.
Direct flights to Sal from the UK
3 UK airports fly direct · hover or tap one
| From | Airlines | Months with flights | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol | easyJet | All year | 2,639 mi |
| Gatwick | easyJet | All year | 2,688 mi |
| Manchester | easyJet | All year | 2,764 mi |
From the airlines' own timetables for October 2026 to September 2027. Pick an airport to see the exact days.
Weather in Sal by month
25°Jan
25°Feb
25°Mar
26°Apr
26°May
27°Jun
28°Jul
30°Aug
30°Sep
30°Oct
28°Nov
26°Dec
Average daytime highs. The warmest months are August, September, October.
| Month | Day | Night | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25° | 19° | 0 |
| February | 25° | 19° | 1 |
| March | 25° | 19° | 0 |
| April | 26° | 20° | 0 |
| May | 26° | 21° | 0 |
| June | 27° | 22° | 0 |
| July | 28° | 23° | 0 |
| August | 30° | 24° | 3 |
| September | 30° | 25° | 5 |
| October | 30° | 24° | 1 |
| November | 28° | 22° | 1 |
| December | 26° | 20° | 1 |
Long-term averages from the national weather service's station record, as compiled on Wikipedia (Sal, Cape Verde). Rainy days (at least 1mm) are ERA5 averages for 2016 to 2025.
Before you go
- You can visit visa-free for up to 30 days.
- Pre-register and pay the airport security fee (TSA) online at least 5 days before you arrive; without proof you pay double at the border. Tour operators often do this for you.
- Your passport must expire at least 6 months after you arrive.
From the Foreign Office's Cape Verde travel advice, checked on 16 October 2026. Rules change, so check it before you travel.