Nottingham, Leicestershire to Espargos (EMA–SID) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
EMA–SID had nonstop service from TUI Airways, last on the schedule in August 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 2,756 miles in 6h 5m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BY TUI Airways | 1 | – | – | – | – | – |
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Espargos from Nottingham, Leicestershire
| Metric | EMA→SID | BHX→SID | MAN→SID |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from EMA | – | 31 mi | 53 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | – | 1 | 5 |
| Flight time | 6h 5m | 5h 50m | 5h 45m |
Travel Essentials
EMA: BST · SID: -01
When it's 6:00 PM in Nottingham, Leicestershire, it's 4:00 PM in Espargos.
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–SID Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from EMA to SID
East Midlands Airport (EMA) and Amílcar Cabral International Airport (SID) had nonstop service from TUI Airways, last on the schedule in August 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.
EMA to SID Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from EMA to SID is about 6 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,756 miles (4,434 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Gran Canaria and Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Birmingham, West Midlands (BHX) and Manchester, Greater Manchester (MAN).