Birmingham, West Midlands to Rabil (BHX–BVC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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✈ Nonstop
BY740
BY TUI Airways
7M8
6:30 AM
BST
10:45 AM
-01
6h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BY741
BY TUI Airways
7M8
11:55 AM
-01
7:50 PM
BST
5h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Birmingham, West Midlands to Rabil
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 2,762 mi 6h 15m nonstop -2h behind 9 1-stop hubs

BHX–BVC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. TUI Airways leads the route. The flight covers 2,762 miles in approximately 6h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 9 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BHX–BVC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
BY TUI Airways 1 7M8 6h15
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – BY
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: BY (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BHX to BVC direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
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Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BHX to BVC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
586
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Rabil from Birmingham, West Midlands

Nearby airports with service to Aristides Pereira International Airport.
Metric BHX→BVC EMA→BVC MAN→BVC
Distance from BHX 31 mi 66 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 1 1 2
Flight time 6h 15m 6h 20m 6h 15m
Airports within 200 miles of BHX with service to Aristides Pereira International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Rabil is 2 hours behind Birmingham, West Midlands.
BHX: BST · BVC: -01

When it's 6:00 PM in Birmingham, West Midlands, it's 4:00 PM in Rabil.
Distance & Flight Time
2,762 mi / 4,445 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 15m.
Visa & Entry

British passport holders enter Cape Verde visa-free for stays up to 30 days. The visa exemption was introduced in January 2019 for tourism purposes. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry with at least two blank pages. Stays beyond 30 days require a visa extension from the Directorate of Immigration in Praia.

All travelers must register online at ease.gov.cv before arrival and pay a pre-registration airport security tax of EUR 30 (about $33). This is separate from any visa requirement and is mandatory for all nationalities. Complete the form at least 5 days before travel. You need proof of accommodation and a return ticket.

Direct flights from London Gatwick and Manchester to Sal (SID) or Boa Vista (BVC) run about 6 hours on TUI. Cape Verde uses the Cape Verdean escudo (CVE), fixed at 110.265 CVE per EUR 1. Euros are widely accepted in tourist resorts on Sal and Boa Vista. No vaccination requirements for UK arrivals, but yellow fever vaccination is required if arriving from an endemic country. Tap water is not safe to drink on most islands.

BHX–BVC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Birmingham, West Midlands to Rabil route.
Route details
Distance2,762 mi / 4,445 km
Flight time6h 15m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections9 hubs
Origin: BHX
IATA / ICAOBHX / EGBB
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr8.6M
Elevation327 ft / 100 m
Destination: BVC
IATA / ICAOBVC / GVBA
TimezoneAtlantic/Cape_Verde
Elevation69 ft / 21 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BHX to BVC flights.
Nonstop flights from Birmingham Airport to Aristides Pereira International Airport take approximately 6h 15m. The route covers 2,762 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: TUI Airways.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from BHX to BVC. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BOD, DUS, ZRH, PRG, MUC, LIS, BGY, AMS and FRA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Rabil is 2 hours behind Birmingham, West Midlands.
Yes, return flights from BVC to BHX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include EMA and MAN. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BHX to BVC

Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Aristides Pereira International Airport (BVC) are connected by nonstop service from TUI Airways. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BHX to BVC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BHX to BVC ranges from 6 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,762 miles (4,445 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

9 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via BOD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Nottingham, Leicestershire (EMA) and Manchester, Greater Manchester (MAN).