easyJet now sells Cape Verde, and that matters more than it sounds. For years the islands were effectively TUI’s patch, sold as a premium long-haul beach trip. A week in Sal, all-inclusive with flights, a 23kg bag and transfers, now starts at £565 per person. Several named resorts have £300 to £415 off right now, and flights on their own start at £121.99.
The prices here were live on easyJet’s site on 9 June 2026. easyJet flies to Sal from Bristol, London Gatwick and Manchester, so most of the country has a direct option. The flight takes about six hours and ten minutes, with only a one-hour time difference, so there’s no jet lag to sleep off.
What’s on offer
easyJet holidays bundles flights, a 23kg bag and resort transfers into one price, booked for a £60 per person deposit. Here’s the shape of it:
- Seven nights all-inclusive in Sal from £565pp, flights and transfers included
- Flights only to Sal: Bristol from £121.99 (June), Gatwick from £127.99 (November), Manchester from £127.99 (September), per person based on two sharing
- A £60pp deposit, with free child places on selected dates
| Sal resort | All-inclusive from | Discount applied |
|---|---|---|
| Melia Dunas Beach Resort & Spa | £776pp | £299 off Deal |
| Hilton Cabo Verde Sal Resort | £786pp | £390 off Deal |
| Melia Laguna Beach Resort | £835pp | £415 off Deal |
| Melia Llana (adults only) | £852pp | £402 off Deal |
Prices vary by travel date, departure airport and party size, and the lead fares sit on shoulder-season dates. Run your own dates before deciding.
Is this genuinely good value?
Yes, with one honest catch. A five-star all-inclusive week at the Hilton Cabo Verde for £786pp, flights and transfers included, undercuts what a comparable TUI package usually costs, and the £390 off is a real reduction rather than a sticker trick. The catch is the £11pp local tourist tax, charged on top.
The flights on their own from £121.99 are the more interesting number if you’d rather travel independently. Book a smaller guesthouse in Santa Maria separately and you can often beat the package on price, though you lose the 23kg bag and the transfer that easyJet throws in.
The verdict
If you want winter sun with everything sorted, the £565pp Sal package is hard to argue with, and the discounted Melia and Hilton resorts are where the value sits. Families should check the free child places before booking anywhere else.
If you’d rather build your own trip, take the £121.99 flights and sort a room in Santa Maria yourself. The from-prices move with the date and airport, so it pays to compare all three UK airports before you commit.
How to book
A few tips before you search. Tap Book Now to go straight there.
- Compare Bristol, Gatwick and Manchester. The lead fares fall in different months from each airport.
- For the package, set seven nights and check the discount is still showing at checkout.
- Add the £11pp local tax to your budget. It’s charged on top of the headline price.
- If you’re flexible, May and November are the quiet shoulder months with the lowest fares.
Sal: what to know before you go
Sal is the flat, sandy island most package holidays land on, with Santa Maria as its main town. From Amilcar Cabral airport, a shared Aluguer minibus into Santa Maria costs around €1 to €2, while a taxi runs to roughly €10 to €15. The local currency is the Cape Verdean escudo, though euros are widely accepted.
Santa Maria’s long crescent of golden sand is the main draw, with calm, clear water that’s good for swimming and easy snorkelling. Boat trips out of the harbour regularly spot dolphins and turtles, and the salt pans at Pedra de Lume let you float in water so dense you can’t sink.
The dry season runs from November to May, which is when the weather is most reliable. For the full picture on costs, where to stay and what’s free, see our in-depth guide to Cape Verde holidays on a budget. Before you book, it’s worth checking your easyJet cabin bag size, knowing when an easyJet sale tends to land, and if you’ve not flown a low-cost airline long-haul before, whether budget airlines are safe.
Cape Verde deal FAQs
How much are easyJet holidays to Cape Verde?
From £565pp for seven nights all-inclusive in Sal, including flights, a 23kg bag and transfers. Named five-star resorts like the Hilton Cabo Verde start at £786pp with the discount applied.
Is this a good deal?
Yes. A five-star all-inclusive week with flights and transfers from under £800pp undercuts most comparable summer packages, and the £299 to £415 off on named resorts are genuine reductions.
How long is the flight to Cape Verde?
About six hours and ten minutes from the UK to Sal. There’s only a one-hour time difference, so there’s no jet lag.
Which UK airports fly to Cape Verde with easyJet?
Bristol, London Gatwick and Manchester all fly direct to Sal. Lead fares start at £121.99 from Bristol.
Is easyJet reliable for a long-haul beach holiday?
Yes. easyJet holidays is ATOL protected, and the Cape Verde routes use a widebody aircraft like other operators on the run. The main extra to budget for is the £11pp local tourist tax, paid on arrival.
