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.
Cheap flight deals to Boa Vista from the UK
Tap Portugal
Tap Portugal
Tap Portugal
Tap Portugal
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
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.
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.