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Amílcar Cabral International Airport

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Amilcar Cabral International Airport

Sal Island, Cape Verde · Africa

Sal's Amilcar Cabral gateway - Cabo Verde's largest airport plant (3000 m runway, ~2000 pax/hour) for European leisure traffic to Santa Maria - with no live Priority Pass lounge on research day (historical Safeport not inserted).

Airportist Score

6.1/ 10

Mixed

Ease of use6.8
Comfort & amenities6.2
Food & retail5.8
Ground access6.4
Reliability6.6
Lounges3.0

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

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Amilcar Cabral International Airport

Sal Island, Cape Verde · Africa

Sal's Amilcar Cabral gateway - Cabo Verde's largest airport plant (3000 m runway, ~2000 pax/hour) for European leisure traffic to Santa Maria - with no live Priority Pass lounge on research day (historical Safeport not inserted).

Airportist Score

6.1/ 10

Mixed

Ease of use6.8
Comfort & amenities6.2
Food & retail5.8
Ground access6.4
Reliability6.6
Lounges3.0

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

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A compact traveler cheat sheet for timing, terminals, food, and disruption checks.

No PP

Do not plan Priority Pass at SID

No Cape Verde Priority Pass country listing / SID lounge on research day.

Historical Safeport mirrors conflict with Mastercard unavailable status - not inserted.

Sal hub

Largest Cabo Verde airport plant

Cabo Verde Airports: 3000 m runway, apron for ~10 aircraft, ~2000 pax/hour.

Main European charter/low-cost gateway to Sal resorts.

Airside

Cafes / duty-free basic

Expect cafe and duty-free rather than a card-access lounge.

Long waits: eat before security or budget Santa Maria time if schedule allows.

Ground

Taxi to Santa Maria resorts

Arrivals taxis/transfers are the default leisure ground product.

Confirm live CVE fare; secondary guides cite ~15-20 min to Santa Maria.

Live conditions

Right now at SID

Security waits and operational status from official feeds, where the airport publishes them.

Honest verdict

Who this airport works for

Best for

European leisure arrivals to Santa Maria / Sal resorts
Charter and low-cost banks without needing a PP lounge
Travelers using Arrivals taxis/transfers

Watch out for

No Priority Pass on live index
Safeport historical listing unavailable - not inserted
No published MCT
Confirm live CVE taxi fares

Airportist Score

Why this score

Overall is the published weighted sum of six categories. No holistic fudge on top.

Ease of use · 25%

Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.

6.8

Comfort & amenities · 20%

Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.

6.2

Food & retail · 15%

Food and retail quality and variety.

5.8

Ground access · 15%

Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.

6.4

Reliability · 15%

Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.

6.6

Lounges · 10%

Worth-it density and access quality.

3.0

Key stats

Editorial reference figures, not live readings.

Terminals

Main passenger complex

Guide quick facts

From the editorial guide for SID.

Updated Sep 19, 2026

IATA SID / ICAO GVAC - Amilcar Cabral International (Sal)
GPS 16.7425, -22.94805556 | runway 3000x45 m | ~2000 pax/hour (Cabo Verde Airports)
No Priority Pass lounge on live index research day (no Cape Verde PP country page)
Historical Safeport Business Aviation Lounge - Mastercard finder unavailable research day -> not inserted
Primary European leisure gateway to Sal / Santa Maria
No official MCT or security wait minutes - omitted

2 official sources

https://www.caboverde-airports.cv/en/aeroportos/amilcar-cabral-international-airport/
https://www.caboverde-airports.cv/en/homepage/

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Each section answers one trip question in depth.

Getting There
2 ways into the city, compared on time, cost, and luggage.
Cheapest: Airport taxi / transfer
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Lounges
Lounge table empty by design (no live PP product; Safeport not inserted).
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Traveler Tips
No PP pin
7 tips & hacks
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Amenities
3 rated amenities — food, Wi-Fi, quiet spots, family, and sleep.
3000 m runway leisure hubArrivals taxis / transfers
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Water
No authoritative fountain map or official bottle tariff -> empty water_options.
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Reviews
Editorial and traveler reviews — what people actually complain about.
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🌙27°C / 81°F

Security wait times

Current security wait information is not available for this airport. Check the airport's official website or app before travel.

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Operational status

Normal operations

No Flighty-reported operational issues for this airport.

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Sep 21, 21:09 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.