Madrid to Espargos (MAD–SID) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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2,009 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 11 1-stop flights Verified 32m ago
No nonstop service between MAD and SID. Nearest airports to MAD with scheduled service: Salamanca Airport (SLM, 106 mi) · Valladolid Airport (VLL, 107 mi) · Zaragoza Airport (ZAZ, 155 mi)
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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 10 hubs
LIS Lisbon 6h 35m A3ACAD → AYEKEY Lisbon (LIS) to Espargos flights
LPA Gran Canaria Island 6h 50m ADAMAV → NT Gran Canaria Island (LPA) to Espargos flights
MXP Ferno (VA) 9h 15m ADETEY → U2 Ferno (VA) (MXP) to Espargos flights
MAN Manchester, Greater Manchester 9h 40m BAFRIB → BYU2 Manchester, Greater Manchester (MAN) to Espargos flights
LGW London 9h 45m ARIBKQ → U2 London (LGW) to Espargos flights
WAW Warsaw 12h 50m LOW6 → 3Z Warsaw (WAW) to Espargos flights
OPO Porto 13h 15m AAADAM → U2 Porto (OPO) to Espargos flights
BRS Bristol 16h 33m FRU2 → U2 Bristol (BRS) to Espargos flights
DSS Dakar 19h 8m VY → ATETTB Dakar (DSS) to Espargos flights
BHX Birmingham, West Midlands 22h 45m FR → BY Birmingham, West Midlands (BHX) to Espargos flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Madrid to Espargos
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2,009 mi 5h 40m nonstop -3h behind

While no nonstop service exists between MAD and SID, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MAD to SID.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
LIS ~6h 35m LPA ~6h 50m BCN ~8h 10m MXP ~9h 15m MAN ~9h 40m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
947
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
-3h
Espargos is 3 hours behind Madrid.
MAD: CEST · SID: -01

When it's 6:00 PM in Madrid, it's 3:00 PM in Espargos.
Distance & Flight Time
2,009 mi / 3,232 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 40m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Spanish passport holders need a visa to enter Cape Verde. The easiest option is the eVisa, available at ease.gov.cv. It costs EUR 31 plus a EUR 2 processing fee. Apply at least 5 days before travel. The eVisa allows a single entry for up to 30 days.

You also need to pre-register through the EASE portal (the same site) and pay an airport security tax of EUR 31. This tax is separate from the visa fee. Both the eVisa and the security tax can be handled in one session on the EASE website.

Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry. Bring the printed eVisa confirmation, proof of accommodation, and a return ticket. Extensions beyond 30 days are possible at the immigration office (DNRE) in Praia or at police stations on other islands.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to MAD

Metro Line 8 runs from Nuevos Ministerios (central Madrid) to T1/T2/T3 in 12–15 minutes (€6, including the airport supplement). T4 requires an additional free shuttle from T2; add 10 minutes. The Cercanías commuter train (Line C-1) reaches T4 from Atocha station in 25 minutes (€2.60, no supplement).Taxis have a fixed fare of €30 from central Madrid zones. The ride is typically 20–35 minutes depending on traffic. Avenida de América bus hub serves several airport bus routes (€5).

Facts

MAD–SID Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Madrid to Espargos route.
Route details
Distance2,009 mi / 3,232 km
Flight time5h 40m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MAD
Full nameAdolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
IATA / ICAOMAD / LEMD
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Passengers/yr66.1M
Elevation1,998 ft / 609 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 MAD to SID flights.
Nonstop flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Amílcar Cabral International Airport take about 5h 40m gate to gate. The route covers 2,009 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Lisbon Humberto Delgado, Gran Canaria and Milan Malpensa.
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 3 hours behind Madrid.
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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 MAD to SID

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and Amílcar Cabral International Airport (SID) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MAD to SID Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MAD to SID is about 5 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,009 miles (3,232 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Lisbon Humberto Delgado, Gran Canaria and Milan Malpensa. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.