How long is the Flight to Cape Verde?

Located off of the west African coast, travelling to the Cape Verde archipelago is rarely a short trip. In this article, we will explore everything you need to know about your time in the air when travelling to Cape Verde this season.

Where is Cape Verde?

As we mentioned above, Cape Verde is located in the Atlantic Ocean, approximately 350 miles off of the coast of the African continent. Closest located to African countries such as Senegal and Gambia, the Cape Verde archipelago is perfectly positioned to benefit from the African climate. 

Flight Time to Cape Verde From the UK

If you’re flying to Cape Verde from the UK, the time it will take you to arrive at your destination may vary depending on where you are flying from. On average, the flight to Cape Verde from a UK airport will take around 6 hours. This time can change by around 30 minutes, depending on if you’re flying from the north or south of the UK.

Airports that fly to Cape Verde from the UK include:

• London Gatwick
• Birmingham
• Manchester
• Bristol

Other Countries that fly to Cape Verde

Cape Verde is a popular holiday destination for many European countries, with people, couples and families flying from Portugal, Germany, France and Belgium. Cape Verde is also becoming an attractive holiday destination for most Nordic countries.

Flying Conditions Around Cape Verde

The flying conditions around Cape Verde are typically described as “ideal”, meaning that in the skies around Cape Verde, you will experience minimal turbulence due to weather conditions.

What is the Time Difference Between the UK and Cape Verde?

Having its own time zone, CVT or Cape Verde Time, Cape Verde is 1 hour behind GMT. This means that Cape Verde’s whole archipelago is 1 hour behind the UK’s time.

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