Published 9 June 2026 | Updated 25 October 2026 by Kate Acaster
easyJet now flies direct to Cape Verde, and the fares still undercut what the islands used to cost to reach. Return flights to Sal start at £115.99 from Bristol, with Manchester from £121.99 and London Gatwick from £118.99. For a destination that was effectively TUI charter territory, a six-hour direct hop on a low-cost airline for close to £116 return is a real shift.
These fares were live on easyJet’s site on 25 October 2026, per person based on two flying together. 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. As with any easyJet fare, the base price covers the seat and a small under-seat bag only, so hold luggage and seat choice cost extra.
What’s on offer
All three UK routes go direct to Sal, the island most beach holidays land on. The cheapest Bristol and Gatwick fares are in November and Manchester’s is in January, so pick the airport that fits your dates:
- Bristol to Sal from £115.99 return, lead fares in November
- Manchester to Sal from £121.99 return, lead fares in January
- London Gatwick to Sal from £118.99 return, lead fares in November
- Prices are per person based on two people flying on the same booking
| Route to Sal | Lead month | Return from |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol | November 2026 | £115.99 Cheapest |
| Manchester | January 2027 | £121.99 |
| London Gatwick | November 2026 | £118.99 |
Fares move with the date, airport and how far ahead you book, so check your own dates before committing.
Is this genuinely good value?
Yes. £115.99 return for a six-hour direct flight is a strong fare, and it sits well below the charter-inclusive cost that used to be the main way out to the islands. The honest catch is the extras: add a hold bag and a chosen seat and a real-world fare lands around £175 to £215 return, still cheaper than most package flight costs.
Travelling cabin-only keeps you closest to the headline price. easyJet’s base fare includes a small bag that fits under the seat, so if you can pack light for a week, you avoid the biggest add-ons.
The verdict
If you’re happy to book your own hotel, these are among the cheapest flights to Cape Verde right now, and packing light keeps the cost near the headline number. If you’d rather have the bag, transfer and hotel bundled, compare against easyJet’s own packages from £565pp before booking flights on their own.
How to book
A few tips before you search. Tap Check availability to go straight there.
- Compare Bristol, Manchester and Gatwick. Bristol and Gatwick’s cheapest fares are in November, Manchester’s in January.
- Travel cabin-only to stay near £115.99. A hold bag and seat choice add the most.
- The cheapest Bristol and Gatwick fares are in November.
- Set the lead month shown, then widen the dates if you need school holidays.
Sal: getting there and around
easyJet lands at Amilcar Cabral airport on Sal, a short hop from the main resort town of Santa Maria. A shared Aluguer minibus into town 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, and the islands sit one hour behind the UK.
Sal is built around long, sandy beaches and steady Atlantic wind, which is why Santa Maria has become a kitesurfing hub. The dry season runs from November to May, when the weather is most reliable and the sea at its calmest for swimming.
Want it all bundled instead? Our easyJet Cape Verde holidays piece covers the packages. For costs once you land, see our guide to Cape Verde holidays on a budget, and check your easyJet cabin bag size so you can travel light and stay near the headline fare.
easyJet Cape Verde flight FAQs
How much are easyJet flights to Cape Verde?
From £115.99 return to Sal from Bristol, £121.99 from Manchester and £118.99 from London Gatwick. Prices are per person based on two people flying on the same booking.
Does easyJet fly direct to Cape Verde?
Yes, direct to Sal from Bristol, London Gatwick and Manchester. The flight takes about six hours and ten minutes.
Is £115.99 a good price for Cape Verde flights?
Yes. It’s well below the charter-inclusive cost that used to be the main way to reach the islands, though hold luggage and seat selection cost extra.
What’s included in easyJet’s base fare?
The seat and a small under-seat cabin bag only. A larger cabin bag, hold luggage and seat choice are paid add-ons.
When is the cheapest time to fly to Cape Verde?
On 25 October 2026, the cheapest fares were in November from Bristol and Gatwick and in January from Manchester, so check shoulder-season dates first.
Kate Acaster is Chief Editor at Flight Tribe. She writes about practical travel planning, budget airlines, baggage rules, city breaks, beach holidays and good hotels that do not cost daft money.
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