Traveling from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Amilcar Cabral International Airport (SID): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Amilcar Cabral International Airport is 4 hours 17 minutes. Cape Verde's timezone is UTC-1, making Cape Verde 1 hour behind Lisbon.
Flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Amilcar Cabral International Airport start from 00:05 — the first with TAP Portugal. The latest flight is the 21:05 service with TAP Portugal. Overall, you can take your pick of 28 weekly services from LIS to SID.
Traveling during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
We make it easy to get a flight with a stopover. To see the options for flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Amilcar Cabral International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between LIS and SID are:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
London Gatwick Airport
Manchester Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Amilcar Cabral International Airport (SID)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Lisbon Portela Airport to Amilcar Cabral International Airport is $77. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $165. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Score cheap tickets from LIS to SID by booking 9 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
The cheapest month for tickets from Lisbon Portela Airport to Amilcar Cabral International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Handy information about Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
The journey from central Lisbon to Lisbon Portela Airport takes approximately 59 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or hail a cab, you'll cover the 10 kilometers in 22 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to LIS? If you're catching an early flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Amilcar Cabral International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Amilcar Cabral International Airport (SID)
If you're on a late flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Amilcar Cabral International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near SID:
Getting from Amilcar Cabral International Airport (SID) to central Cape Verde
Amilcar Cabral International Airport to the center of Cape Verde is around 137 kilometers. If you're renting a car or taking a cab, do some research to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times may vary depending on traffic and the time of day.
When to fly to Amilcar Cabral International Airport (SID)
June is the busiest month for flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Amilcar Cabral International Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Cape Verde in February.
Book your flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Amilcar Cabral International Airport for October if you want to go to Cape Verde during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 30ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from LIS to SID in March if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 19ºC and 26ºC on average.
More about Cape Verde
Of course, you'll want to tour some sights while visiting Cape Verde. Museu Da Pesca should be one of the top things on your must-see list.