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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 2 hubs
LPA Gran Canaria Island 10h 45m BYFRLS NT Gran Canaria Island (LPA) to Espargos flights
BCN Barcelona 13h 37m FR VY Barcelona (BCN) to Espargos flights
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Nottingham, Leicestershire to Espargos
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 2,756 mi 6h 5m nonstop -2h behind

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

Carriers that operated nonstop EMA–SID 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

1-stop and 2-stop options for EMA to SID.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~13h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
279
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 Espargos from Nottingham, Leicestershire

Nearby airports with service to Amílcar Cabral International Airport.
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
Airports within 200 miles of EMA with service to Amílcar Cabral International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Nottingham, Leicestershire, it's 4:00 PM in Espargos.
Distance & Flight Time
2,756 mi / 4,434 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 5m gate to gate.
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–SID Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nottingham, Leicestershire to Espargos route.
Route details
Distance2,756 mi / 4,434 km
Flight time6h 5m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: EMA
IATA / ICAOEMA / EGNX
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr4.1M
Elevation306 ft / 93 m
Destination: SID
IATA / ICAOSID / GVAC
TimezoneAtlantic/Cape_Verde
Passengers/yr2.0M
Elevation177 ft / 54 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about EMA to SID flights.
Nonstop flights from East Midlands Airport to Amílcar Cabral International Airport take about 6h 5m gate to gate. The route covers 2,756 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from EMA to SID: TUI Airways. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 6h 5m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Gran Canaria and Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to SID and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Espargos is 2 hours behind Nottingham, Leicestershire.
Yes, return flights from SID 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.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

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).