Glasgow to Espargos (GLA–SID) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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BY TUI Airways
7M8
2:00 PM
BST TM
6:20 PM
-01
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BY TUI Airways
7M8
7:30 PM
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Glasgow to Espargos
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 2,874 mi 6h 20m nonstop -2h behind 8 1-stop hubs

GLA–SID is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. TUI Airways leads the route. The flight covers 2,874 miles in approximately 6h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 8 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop GLA–SID service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
BY TUI Airways 1 7M8 6h20 – – –
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.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, GLA to SID direction.
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Tue
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Wed
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Fri
1
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Sat
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GLA to SID.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
339
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Espargos is 2 hours behind Glasgow.
GLA: BST · SID: -01

When it's 6:00 PM in Glasgow, it's 4:00 PM in Espargos.
Distance & Flight Time
2,874 mi / 4,625 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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

GLA–SID Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Glasgow to Espargos route.
Route details
Distance2,874 mi / 4,625 km
Flight time6h 20m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections8 hubs
Origin: GLA
Full nameGlasgow Airport
IATA / ICAOGLA / EGPF
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr6.5M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m
Destination: SID
Full nameAmílcar Cabral International Airport
IATA / ICAOSID / GVAC
TimezoneAtlantic/Cape_Verde
Passengers/yr2.0M
Elevation177 ft / 54 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GLA to SID flights.
Nonstop flights from Glasgow Airport to Amílcar Cabral International Airport take approximately 6h 20m. The route covers 2,874 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: TUI Airways.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from GLA to SID. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MXP, PRG, BHX, LIS, LGW, BRS, FRA and OPO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Espargos is 2 hours behind Glasgow.
Yes, return flights from SID to GLA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 GLA to SID

Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Amílcar Cabral International Airport (SID) are connected by nonstop service from TUI Airways. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

GLA to SID Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GLA to SID ranges from 6 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,874 miles (4,625 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

8 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 10 hours via MXP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.