How to Get to Boa Mindelo Apartments: Flights to São Vicente (VXE)

In order to fully enjoy your stay at Boa Mindelo Apartments, it’s best to plan ahead and look for available flights to São Vicente (VXE) according to your travel dates.

Cesária Évora International Airport – formerly known as São Pedro Airport – is the main airport of the island of São Vicente. It is located next to the village of São Pedro, in the valley of Ribeira de São Pedro, only 5 km southwest of Mindelo. That means you’ll arrive just a 10-minute drive from our apartments in the heart of the city.

Mindelo is considered by many as the most welcoming and attractive city in Cape Verde. The warm hospitality of its people, its buzzing nightlife, and the rhythms of Cape Verdean music make it a destination like no other.

Direct Flights to São Vicente (VXE)

You can easily reach São Vicente with both domestic flights within Cape Verde and international direct connections.

🛫 Domestic flights within Cape Verde (with TACV / BestFly)

• Praia (RAI) → São Vicente (VXE) – 55 minutes
• Sal (SID) → São Vicente (VXE) – 55 minutes
• São Nicolau (SNE) → São Vicente (VXE) – 20 minutes

These short hops make it easy to combine São Vicente with visits to other Cape Verdean islands.

🌍 International flights to São Vicente

• Lisbon (LIS) → São Vicente (VXE) – 4h 20m (TAP Portugal or TACV)
• Amsterdam (AMS) → São Vicente (VXE) – 7h 10m (TUIfly Netherlands)
• Paris Orly (ORY) → São Vicente (VXE) – 6h 15m (Transavia France)
• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) → São Vicente (VXE) – 6h 10m (TACV)
• Luxembourg (LUX) → São Vicente (VXE) – 6h 25m (Luxair)

This means there are direct connections from 8 airports in Cape Verde and 4 European countries – making São Vicente surprisingly easy to reach.

Arrival & Transfer to Boa Mindelo Apartments

The streets of São Vicente can be tricky to navigate, especially for first-time visitors. To guarantee a hassle-free arrival, we recommend our airport transfer service:

• 🚕 Cost: €37 (round trip: Airport → Apartment → Airport)
• 👥 Capacity: up to 5 people

This service ensures you arrive comfortably and stress-free at your apartment, whether you’re staying at Boa Mindelo City, Boa Mindelo Beach, or Boa Mindelo Azul. From the airport, it’s a short and scenic ride to Mindelo.

• 🚗 Rental cars: available at the airport for travelers who want to explore São Vicente independently.

Why Book Early?

✔ Best prices – International flights to Cape Verde are limited and can rise quickly in peak seasons (Christmas, Carnival in February, summer holidays, Baía das Gatas Festival in August).
✔ Flexible connections – Booking early allows you to combine São Vicente with other islands like Santo Antão or Sal.
✔ Peace of mind – Secure both your flights and your stay at Boa Mindelo Apartments well in advance for a smooth start to your holiday.

✨ Boa Mindelo Travel Tip: If you’re flying via Lisbon, plan a short stopover to enjoy Portugal’s capital before heading to Mindelo. Many of our guests choose this route as TAP Portugal offers daily connections.