Book Cheap Flights to Boa Vista from UK

Cheap Flights to Boa Vista from the UK

Direct flights from the UK to Boa Vista take around 5 hours 30 minutes to 6 hours. Aristides Pereira International Airport (BVC) is the arrival airport, located 3 km from Sal Rei (main town).

TUI and easyJet from London Gatwick (seasonal). TUI also from Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, and East Midlands. Connecting flights via Lisbon with TAP Air Portugal are another option if direct availability is limited.

Return fares from the UK start at £250-380 in the quieter months and go up to £500-700+ during school holidays and the winter sun season. Package deals through TUI sometimes work out cheaper than booking flights alone.

Boa Vista is the easternmost island in Cape Verde, famous for long white-sand beaches and turquoise water. Santa Monica Beach stretches for about 18 km along the south coast. The island is drier and flatter than the others, with a Saharan feel. Loggerhead turtles nest on the beaches between June and October.

Aristides Pereira International Airport (BVC) - Facilities & Travel Guide

Aristides Pereira International Airport (BVC) serves Boa Vista, Cape Verde. Located 3 km from Sal Rei (main town), it handles domestic and international flights. The airport provides basic to moderate facilities depending on the scale of operations.

Aristides Pereira International Airport provides the following facilities:

Terminal: Modern terminal building with check-in, security, and boarding gates.
Shopping and Dining: Duty-free shops, cafes, and restaurants.
Currency Exchange: Available in the terminal.
Car Hire: Available from operators at the airport.
Wi-Fi: Free Wi-Fi available in the terminal.
Lounges: VIP lounge access available for eligible passengers.

Most package hotels arrange airport transfers. Taxis to Sal Rei cost around 600-1,000 CVE (about £5-8). Some resorts are further south and transfers run 20-40 minutes.

Travel tips for Boa Vista:

EASE Registration: Complete the online EASE form at least 5 days before travel to pay the security tax.
Cash: Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE) is the local currency. Euros are widely accepted. ATMs available in main towns.
Language: Portuguese and Cape Verdean Creole. Some English spoken in tourist areas.
Climate: Warm year-round, 24-30°C. Trade winds keep things comfortable.

Flight Times to Boa Vista

Direct flights from the UK to Boa Vista with TUI and easyJet take about around 5 hours 30 minutes to 6 hours. These run seasonally, mostly during the winter sun and summer holiday periods.

Connecting flights add a few hours to the journey:

Via Lisbon (TAP Air Portugal): Around 8-10 hours total.

Tips if taking a connecting route:

Lisbon is the main connection point for indirect Cape Verde flights. TAP layovers are usually 2-5 hours.
For inter-island connections, allow at least 3 hours between flights. Schedules are limited.
If your budget allows, the direct TUI or easyJet flights save you significant time and hassle.

Boa Vista operates on GMT-1 (which is 1 hour behind London in winter and 2 hours behind London in summer).

Airlines Flying to Boa Vista

easyJet

British Airways

TAP Air Portugal

Boa Vista Flight Prices

Category	Period	Average Return Fares
Economy - Low Season	May-June / September-October	£250-380
Economy - Mid Season	March-April / November	£380-500
Economy - High Season	December-February / July-August	£500-700+
Business - Low Season	May-June / September-October	£900-1,400
Business - High Season	December-February / July-August	£1,400-2,000+

Booking Tips:

Book TUI or easyJet direct flights 8-12 weeks ahead for the best prices.
Package deals (flight + hotel) often beat flight-only bookings on this route.
School half-terms and Christmas push prices up by 30-50%.
May-June is the sweet spot: warm weather, fewer crowds, lowest fares.

Best Time to Book Boa Vista Flights

Price Patterns

Prices follow UK holiday patterns closely since this is a popular winter sun destination.

TUI early-booking discounts can save 15-25% if you commit 4-6 months ahead.

easyJet fares are cheapest on the day they release (usually 6 months out).

Sweet Spot

8-12 weeks before travel for the best balance of availability and price. Earlier is better for school holiday periods.

Avoid Booking

Less than 3 weeks out (late bookings are expensive on this route).

School half-terms without booking well ahead.

New Year period when demand is at its peak.

Things to Do in Boa Vista

Orla Taumanan

Stroll along the riverside promenade and enjoy sunset views over the Rio Branco.

Praça Centro

Relax in the lively civic square surrounded by government buildings and fountains.

Indigenous Culture

Learn about local history and native traditions at the Museu Integrado de Roraima.

Serra Grande

Explore wide open savannah landscapes just outside the city.

Local Cuisine

Taste Amazonian flavours and fresh river fish in welcoming local restaurants.

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