Espargos to London (SID–LGW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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BY783
BY Britannia
7M8
3:20 PM
-01
10:05 PM
GMT
5h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BY305
BY Britannia
788
4:00 PM
-01
10:20 PM
GMT
5h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
U28996
U2 easyJet
320
5:22 PM
-01
11:34 PM+1
GMT
5h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BY283
BY Britannia
7M8
7:10 PM
-01
1:55 AM+1
GMT
5h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BY304
BY Britannia
788
10:00 AM
GMT TN
2:45 PM
-01
5h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
U28995
U2 easyJet
320
10:30 AM
GMT TN
3:35 PM
-01
6h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Espargos to London
2 carriers, 6 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 6 Flights/wk 2,688 mi 5h 12m nonstop +1h ahead 17 1-stop hubs

SID–LGW is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Britannia Airways Ltd. and easyJet lead the route. The flight covers 2,688 miles in approximately 5h 12m. Beyond nonstop, 17 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SID–LGW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
BY Britannia Airways Ltd. 3 788, 7M8 5h20-5h45
U2 easyJet 3 320 5h12
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – U2
788 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner – BY
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – BY
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: BY + U2 (6 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SID to LGW direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SID to LGW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
988
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 London from Espargos

Nearby airports with service to London Gatwick Airport.
Metric SID→LGW BVC→LGW
Distance from SID 42 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 6 3
Flight time 5h 12m 5h 50m
Airports within 200 miles of SID with service to London Gatwick Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
London is 1 hour ahead of Espargos.
SID: -01 · LGW: GMT

When it's 6:00 PM in Espargos, it's 7:00 PM in London.
Distance & Flight Time
2,688 mi / 4,325 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 12m to 5h 45m.
Getting from LGW

The Gatwick Express departs the South Terminal every 15 minutes to London Victoria (30 min, from £21.50). Thameslink services are cheaper and provide direct access to Farringdon, City Thameslink, Blackfriars, and London Bridge; useful for destinations in the City and East London. Both terminal buildings are connected by a free inter-terminal monorail shuttle (2 min).Taxis from arrivals queue outside; metered fares to central London typically run £70–100 and can exceed this during peak hours. Uber and other ride-shares operate from a designated zone. Rental car desks are in both terminal buildings.

London Climate

Temperate maritime climate. Winters (November–February) are cool and grey at 3–9°C, with fog, low cloud, and occasional light snow causing moderate delay risks. Summers (June–August) are mild at 18–25°C. Heat waves are increasingly common and can affect ramp operations. Rain falls year-round with no dry season.

Wind is a more frequent disruption factor than snow at Gatwick. The airport has a single active runway and is sensitive to crosswinds. Autumn storms (October–November) occasionally cause significant delays.

SID–LGW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Espargos to London route.
Route details
Distance2,688 mi / 4,325 km
Flight time5h 12m to 5h 45m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights6 out / 4 return
1-stop connections17 hubs
Origin: SID
IATA / ICAOSID / GVAC
TimezoneAtlantic/Cape_Verde
Passengers/yr2.0M
Elevation177 ft / 54 m
Destination: LGW
IATA / ICAOLGW / EGKK
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr43.2M
Elevation202 ft / 62 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SID to LGW flights.
Nonstop flights from Amílcar Cabral International Airport to London Gatwick Airport take approximately 5h 12m to 5h 45m. The route covers 2,688 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Britannia Airways Ltd. and easyJet.
There are approximately 6 nonstop flights per week from SID to LGW. The return direction has about 4 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BLL, CPH, OSL, HEL, BOD, GLA, LIS, BGO, MXP, AMS, MRS, PRG, ARN, OPO, ZRH, DUS and MUC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
London is 1 hour ahead of Espargos.
Yes, return flights from LGW to SID are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BVC. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 SID to LGW

Amílcar Cabral International Airport (SID) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) are connected by nonstop service from Britannia Airways Ltd. and easyJet. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SID to LGW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SID to LGW ranges from 5 hours 12 minutes to 5 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,688 miles (4,325 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 10 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

17 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via BLL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Rabil (BVC).