Glasgow to Espargos (GLA–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.
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, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BY TUI Airways | 1 | 7M8 | 6h20 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
GLA: BST · SID: -01
When it's 6:00 PM in Glasgow, 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.
GLA–SID Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
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 is about 6 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. 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
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via London Gatwick, Birmingham and Bristol. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.