Nottingham, Leicestershire to Rabil (EMA–BVC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Nottingham, Leicestershire to Rabil
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 2,793 mi 6h 20m nonstop -2h behind 2 1-stop hubs

EMA–BVC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. TUI Airways leads the route. The flight covers 2,793 miles in approximately 6h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop EMA–BVC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
BY TUI Airways 1
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: BY (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for EMA to BVC.
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One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
241
Candidates
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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 Nottingham, Leicestershire

Nearby airports with service to Aristides Pereira International Airport.
Metric EMA→BVC BHX→BVC MAN→BVC
Distance from EMA 31 mi 53 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 1 1 2
Flight time 6h 20m 6h 15m 6h 15m
Airports within 200 miles of EMA with service to Aristides Pereira International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Rabil is 2 hours behind Nottingham, Leicestershire.
EMA: BST · BVC: -01

When it's 6:00 PM in Nottingham, Leicestershire, it's 4:00 PM in Rabil.
Distance & Flight Time
2,793 mi / 4,495 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 20m.
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.

EMA–BVC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nottingham, Leicestershire to Rabil route.
Route details
Distance2,793 mi / 4,495 km
Flight time6h 20m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: EMA
IATA / ICAOEMA / EGNX
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr4.1M
Elevation306 ft / 93 m
Destination: BVC
IATA / ICAOBVC / GVBA
TimezoneAtlantic/Cape_Verde
Elevation69 ft / 21 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about EMA to BVC flights.
Nonstop flights from East Midlands Airport to Aristides Pereira International Airport take approximately 6h 20m. The route covers 2,793 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: TUI Airways.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from EMA to BVC. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PRG and BGY. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Rabil is 2 hours behind Nottingham, Leicestershire.
Yes, return flights from BVC to EMA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BHX 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 EMA to BVC

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

EMA to BVC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from EMA to BVC ranges from 6 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,793 miles (4,495 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 10 hours via PRG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Birmingham, West Midlands (BHX) and Manchester, Greater Manchester (MAN).