Private jet charter in Cape Verde
Cape Verde lies further from London than most clients expect: about 2,422 nautical miles to the south-west, a single hop for a long-range cabin and a two-leg journey for a small one. The archipelago has ten islands, but only a handful of runways that take business jets, so the choice of airport shapes the trip more than the choice of aircraft. Our customers have access to 6,500 jets of all types and configurations available for rent. We will help you choose the best option based on your needs and objectives. Our catalog contains the models from the largest manufacturers: Gulfstream, Dassault, Embraer, Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier, Learjet, Cessna, Beechcraft, Pilatus, HondaJet, etc. We have established partnerships with the world's largest airlines and VIP terminals, which means we can offer you favourable flight conditions and a high level of service. Our experts will manage the organization of your flight - starting with paperwork, agreements, etc., and ending with a transfer and meeting at the airport. Our company provides a full range of business aviation and concierge services.
At your request, the aviation consultants of Private Jets UK will help you choose the jet with the suitable technical parameters (production year, flight hours, and home base). The cost of the private jet charter in Cape Verde depends on many factors, such as the model of the business jet, the number of passengers, departure and destination airports, type of flight, duration of parking, additional services, etc. Therefore, we calculate the price of each order individually taking into account your wishes. You can use an online calculator to get an instant charter quote. Please indicate your real contact details to get the final calculation.
You can calculate the cost of your flight in several ways:
- using an online calculator on the website (however, it shows only the approximate price);
- via Messenger (WhatsApp or Telegram);
- by landline or cell phone;
- via e-mail (jets@private-jets.co.uk).
Please note that the above-mentioned price is indicative only. It is calculated on this basis: a departure from Farnborough, an Embraer Phenom 300E to Amílcar Cabral International Airport on Sal with one technical stop in Gran Canaria, and two passengers aboard. If you want to get a personal quote, just fill out the online booking form below. Our aviation consultant will make the calculation within 20 minutes, and then contact you to specify the details of the flight.
How long does it take to fly to Cape Verde?
From Farnborough the planned distance to Sal is 2,422 nautical miles, about 4,486 kilometres. A super-midsize jet such as the Praetor 600 carries a cabin that far without stopping. A light or midsize jet flies it in two legs through Gran Canaria, 1,611 nautical miles to the Canaries and 823 on to Sal, together only 12 more than the direct line, so the stop costs roughly an hour on the ground. Cape Verde keeps UTC-1 all year round, one hour behind Britain in winter and two in summer. Times are outbound and count flying time only:
2,422 nautical miles from Farnborough in a single hopabout 5 h 55 min
legs of 1,611 and 823 nautical miles, with about an hour on the ground for fuelabout 5 h 55 min plus the stop
118 nautical miles between the two main gatewaysabout 45 min
2,422 nautical miles to Farnborough, with the winds behind the aircraftabout 4 h 55 min
Why the stop is cheap in miles
Gran Canaria sits almost on the line between London and Sal. A handler listed there arranges permits, catering and ground transport. If the weather or the aircraft's performance asks for it, the operator can choose another Atlantic airfield.
The exact flight time depends on the model of the business jet, as well as the speed of the tail or head wind. Our consultant will make a detailed calculation of the flight time for the chosen business jet.
Prices for the private jet flights to Cape Verde
Typical charter prices from Britain, cheapest first. The cheaper rows are light and midsize jets that reach Sal after one stop in Gran Canaria. The dearer ones fly to the islands without stopping:
| Route | Aircraft | Price, one way |
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| London Farnborough - Sal 2,434 nm / 4,508 km via Gran Canaria |
Phenom 300E up to 8 |
from £29,950 |
| London Gatwick - Sal 2,440 nm / 4,519 km via Gran Canaria |
Phenom 300E up to 8 |
from £30,000 |
| London Biggin Hill - Sal 2,454 nm / 4,545 km via Gran Canaria |
Phenom 300E up to 8 |
from £30,200 |
| London Farnborough - Sal 2,434 nm / 4,508 km via Gran Canaria |
Citation XLS+ up to 9 |
from £37,250 |
| London Farnborough - Sal 2,422 nm / 4,486 km, non-stop |
Praetor 600 up to 9 |
from £39,000 |
| London Farnborough - Boa Vista 2,456 nm / 4,549 km, non-stop |
Praetor 600 up to 9 |
from £39,500 |
| Manchester - Sal 2,499 nm / 4,628 km, non-stop |
Praetor 600 up to 9 |
from £40,150 |
| London Farnborough - Praia 2,539 nm / 4,702 km, non-stop |
Praetor 600 up to 9 |
from £40,750 |
| Edinburgh - Sal 2,619 nm / 4,850 km, non-stop |
Praetor 600 up to 9 |
from £41,950 |
| London Farnborough - Sal 2,422 nm / 4,486 km, non-stop |
Falcon 900LX up to 12 |
from £61,900 |
| London Farnborough - Sal 2,422 nm / 4,486 km, non-stop |
Global 6000 up to 13 |
from £67,750 |
Two things worth knowing about these figures
– A light jet is the cheapest way to reach Sal, from £29,950. A Praetor 600 flying non-stop starts at £39,000, and the difference buys a single hop and room for luggage. A Global 6000 is about £67,750;
– A one-way price carries the aircraft's journey home, because the jet has to fly the Atlantic route again whether it carries you or not. A return booking or a flexible date that catches an empty leg changes the arithmetic more than any negotiation.
Private jet flights within Cape Verde and to its neighbours
The islands are spread over several hundred kilometres of ocean, and the inter-island service by turboprop has been uneven, with delays and substitute aircraft reported. A private aircraft is often chosen for timing, not for luxury. A few sectors from Sal and Praia:
| Route | Aircraft | Flight time | Price, one way |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sal - Boa Vista 38 nm / 70 km |
Pilatus PC-12 NGX up to 9 |
about 40 min | from £3,100 |
| Praia - São Filipe 60 nm / 111 km |
Pilatus PC-12 NGX up to 9 |
about 45 min | from £3,100 |
| Sal - Praia 118 nm / 219 km |
Citation CJ4 Gen2 up to 8 |
about 45 min | from £5,950 |
| Sal - São Vicente 126 nm / 233 km |
Citation CJ4 Gen2 up to 8 |
about 45 min | from £5,950 |
| Sal - Dakar 376 nm / 696 km |
Citation XLS+ up to 9 |
about 1 h 20 min | from £7,600 |
| Sal - Gran Canaria 823 nm / 1,524 km |
Challenger 350 up to 9 |
about 2 h 20 min | from £17,450 |
Inside the archipelago and across the border
A hop between two islands is a domestic sector, and for those we usually propose a locally based operator and confirm the permission in writing. The runways of the small island airfields, such as São Filipe on Fogo, are checked with the operator for each aircraft before a price is given.
We can arrange the flights from any cities in the UK (England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland) and European countries. Due to a large database of available business jets, we can help you find an optimal jet and crew. If you have any questions about the departure or the flight itself, you can ask them using the form below:
Prices depending on the type of business jet
We can clearly show the high dependence of the cost of the flight, on the type of aircraft - we have collected approximate data, at the price of 1 flight hour, for various types of business jets:
The cost per hour indicated in the table is preliminary and does not constitute an offer or a commercial offer. Exact prices are available from the managers of the company.
Online Calculator
If you want to make an urgent calculation of the cost of a private plane flight, use our online calculator. Just fill in all the fields of the form with a note that you are interested in a specific model of the aircraft and get the final price. NB! - the figures are sent to you by email or messenger, please carefully fill in the contact details to get the calculation.
All our calculations are as transparent as possible for you. After receiving the request, we will prepare a beautiful offer - where the costs and the final price will be clearly described. The exact price is agreed in advance and is written in the contract, so you can be sure of the final cost.
Private jets are ready to take off
Our database contains over 6,500 business jets (about 3,500 in Europe and 3,000 in the rest of the world) of different configurations and production years. The list of models is constantly updated. Unfortunately, we can't post a full list of available jets on our website due to confidentiality issues. Please contact the managers of the company for more accurate information. We will help you choose a suitable model taking into account your wishes. These are the typical choices for Cape Verde:
Turboprops
For the short hops between Sal, Boa Vista and Praia, not for the crossing from Britain.
Light jets
The cheapest way to reach Sal, always with one stop in the Canaries.
Midsize jets
A roomier cabin on the same two-leg routing through Gran Canaria.
Super-midsize and heavy jets
The classes that fly from Britain to the islands in a single hop.
Ultra-long range
For a larger party that wants a full cabin; the long runway at Sal takes every aircraft in this class.
How to book a private jet?
You can book a private jet flight to Cape Verde in 6 easy steps:
- Flight request - indicating the route and your preferences for the model of business jet and other points.
- Coordination of flight details - our consultant will contact you to offer the possible flight options and answer all your questions.
- Commercial offer - we will send you a final offer on a specific model taking into account all your wishes.
- Signing of the contract.
- Payment for the flight and booking a business jet.
- Departure at the agreed time and date. Assistance during the whole flight.
In addition to renting the private jets and arranging the flights, we provide concierge services, premium transfer, security, exclusive catering, etc. We have learned to solve problems of any complexity, offering the service of the European level. Our experts will be happy to answer your questions and help you arrange your flight.
How to rent a business jet with a crew
5 main stages:
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Sending an application
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Clarification of details and search for options
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Preparation and coordination of optimal options
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Registration of documents. Payment of the invoice.
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Departure on the route.
Business aviation airports for Cape Verde
Four airports take business jets and clear customs, on four different islands. Sal is the busiest and the easiest, and the others are chosen for where the party is going:
| Airport | Ground | How it operates |
|---|---|---|
| Amílcar Cabral International SID / GVAC |
Island of Sal; Espargos is about 2 km away, the resorts of Santa Maria about 16 km, roughly 17 minutes by road | The main gateway. One asphalt runway, 01/19, of about 3,000 metres usable, with ILS, GPS and VOR approaches and fire category 9. Open 24 hours with customs on site and jet fuel. Slots are coordinated and handling is mandatory, with three handlers listed: Universal Aviation, the national handler CV Handling and the smaller SAFEPORT Cabo Verde |
| Nelson Mandela International RAI / GVNP |
Island of Santiago; the capital Praia is about 3 km away | The gateway for the capital and Cidade Velha. One asphalt runway, 03/21, 2,100 by 45 metres, fire category 7. Open 24 hours with customs, mandatory handling and coordinated slots. The operator describes an apron for up to six medium-sized aircraft, so parking is requested with the flight |
| Aristides Pereira International BVC / GVBA |
Island of Boa Vista; Sal Rei is about 5 km away | The resort island's airport, where airliners from Britain also land. One asphalt runway, 03/21, 2,100 metres, with an NDB approach and no airport lighting listed, so the flight is planned for daylight. Listed hours are 09:00 to 19:00 UTC, which is 08:00 to 18:00 local time, with customs and jet fuel only |
| Cesária Évora International VXE / GVSV |
Island of São Vicente; Mindelo is about 5 km away | The airport for the port and music city. One asphalt runway, 2,000 by 45 metres, with ILS and NDB approaches. Listed hours are 07:00 to 23:00 UTC, which is 06:00 to 22:00 local time, with customs and mandatory handling, and night restrictions on turbojets are listed, so a late arrival is checked first |
| Gran Canaria LPA / GCLP |
Canary Islands, Spain; about 19 km south of Las Palmas | Our usual fuel stop for light and midsize jets. Two parallel asphalt runways of 3,100 metres, run by Aena, with a handler that arranges permits, parking and catering |
The landing permit comes first
A private or charter flight needs a landing permit. The official lead time is four working days, though approval often comes within a day or two, and the office is closed at weekends.
Slots, parking and hours
Sal, Praia and Boa Vista are listed as slot-coordinated, so parking for a stay of several days is arranged with the flight. Cape Verde is one hour behind UTC all year, so a directory time in UTC is one hour earlier on the clock there.
Handlers and fuel
The Sal handlers list VIP and crew lounges, catering and permit coordination, and jet fuel is listed at all four airports. Passengers who stay on board at a pure fuel stop need no visas, as the permit coordinators describe it.
Arriving from Britain: passports, customs and what to carry
Cape Verde is an independent republic outside the European Union, so a private flight from London arrives as an international flight, with immigration and customs at the airport, normally at the handler's building. Much of the paperwork is online and done before departure:
valid for at least six months after the date of arrival; British citizens can visit without a visa for up to 30 daysevery passenger
completed on the official online platform at least five days before arrival, with the confirmation carried on the flight; children aged one and under do not need itbefore departure
paid on the same platform; a traveller who has not pre-registered or cannot show proof pays double at the borderpaid online
the rules are strict, and anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty is declared on arrivaldeclare when in doubt
Private aircraft, a tech stop and the way home
The government's travel advice does not cover private aircraft, so the aircraft side goes through the handler and the aviation authority: the landing permit, the general declaration and a copy of the operator's liability insurance on board. We take care of all three.
Coming home is a flight into Britain from outside the country. A General Aviation Report goes to the border authorities not earlier than 48 hours and not later than two hours before departure. British citizens need a valid British passport or a certificate of entitlement, and neither British nor Irish citizens need an electronic travel authorisation, while most other nationalities do.
Which airport for which island
Sal and Boa Vista are the resort islands. The rest of the archipelago is reached by a second flight or by a booking that lands there directly:
the hotels and beaches are about 16 km from the airport, roughly 17 minutes by roadSal
the airport is about 5 km from the main town, and the island is a short hop from Sal of about 38 nautical milesBoa Vista, or Sal then a hop
the capital is about 3 km from the airport, and the old colonial town of Cidade Velha lies about 10 km west of PraiaPraia
the harbour town on São Vicente is about 5 km from the airportSão Vicente
Cape Verde: what our clients go for
Cape Verde is ten volcanic islands, nine of them inhabited, about 570 kilometres off the coast of West Africa, with roughly half a million people. The capital, Praia, is on Santiago.
Most clients go to Sal and Boa Vista, which together take nearly nine-tenths of the tourism revenue. Sal is flat and dry, with about 350 days of sunshine a year, a steady wind that suits kitesurfing, the old salt crater at Pedra de Lume and the beach town of Santa Maria. Boa Vista has long beaches such as Santa Mónica, the Viana desert and nesting loggerhead turtles.
The other islands draw fewer and more varied visitors. Santiago has Praia and Cidade Velha, the first European colonial town in the tropics, listed by UNESCO. São Vicente is the island of Mindelo and of Cesária Évora. Santo Antão is known for hiking and Fogo for a volcano that is still active. On these islands a private aircraft saves the most time.
The year in Cape Verde: dry months, wind and the rains
The islands are warm all year, and the question is wind, rain and the sea. The seasons come in two blocks:
the dry season, with little rain and the most reliable weather; the wind is strongest from January to March, which suits kitesurfing at Sal and Boa Vista, and whales are watched near Boa Vista from March and in full swing in Aprilmain season
warmer sea and light, irregular rain, mostly in September; turtles nest on the beaches of Boa Vista, and the Atlantic hurricane season runs in these months, though a direct hit on the islands is rarelow season, humid
The winter weeks are the busy weeks
British clients go mostly in the winter weeks, and aircraft are in demand on the route then. The figures on this page describe an ordinary week, with a Praetor 600 non-stop from Farnborough to Sal at £39,000 one way. For Christmas and the New Year we ask for dates and a permit window as early as possible.
The Cape Verde calendar: carnival, jazz and the music festivals
Music is what the islands are known for. The months below are the usual ones, and the dates are confirmed locally each year:
Festival weeks fill the hotels of Mindelo and Praia, and the aprons are small, so we book the handler and the parking with the flight.
Flying to Cape Verde with a dog or a cat
A dog or cat travels in the cabin. The papers for the way out are less documented than a European set, and the way home has its own British rules.
The two facts to read before you book
On the Cape Verde side, secondary guides describe an advance import authorisation from the veterinary service, an ISO microchip, a rabies vaccination given from 12 weeks of age and at least 21 days before travel, and an official health certificate typically dated within ten days of arrival. We confirm each point with the Cape Verdean authority before the flight.
On the way home, we check Cape Verde against the gov.uk table of listed countries. For a country that is not on it, the animal needs a Great Britain pet health certificate and a rabies blood test: the sample is taken at least 30 days after the rabies vaccination, and three months must pass from the sample date before travel. A dog needs tapeworm treatment from a vet 24 hours to 5 days before landing in Britain, and an animal that does not meet the rules can be quarantined for up to four months.
- A microchip of the ISO type, with the number on every document;
- A rabies vaccination given after the microchip, at least 21 days before travel;
- For the way home, the blood test and the waiting period planned before the outbound flight, not after it.
The British approved-routes rules make an exception to the cargo requirement for a chartered private plane, and we confirm the entry point and the paperwork in writing before the flight. Rules for birds, rabbits and the less usual species are on our flying with pets guide.
Empty Legs
An empty leg is a repositioning flight with nobody aboard, offered at a fraction of the usual price. A charter to Cape Verde is one-way by nature, and the aircraft has a long way home.
The islands do not have the daily flow of empty legs of a busy European corridor, so a client who can offer a few days has a far better chance of a match. Whatever is free is listed on our empty legs page. A selection of empty legs on the Cape Verde routes follows:
| Route | Aircraft | Capacity | Whole aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sal - UK (London Farnborough) via Gran Canaria | Phenom 300E | 8 seats | £12,600 |
| Sal - UK (London Farnborough) | Praetor 600 | 9 seats | £16,400 |
| UK (London Gatwick) - Sal | Praetor 600 | 9 seats | £16,400 |
| Sal - UK (Manchester) | Praetor 600 | 9 seats | £16,850 |
| UK (Belfast) - Sal | Praetor 600 | 9 seats | £16,900 |
| UK (London Farnborough) - Sal | Falcon 900LX | 12 seats | £26,000 |
| Sal - UK (London Farnborough) | Global 6000 | 13 seats | £28,450 |
Each price is for the whole aircraft rather than per seat. A Praetor 600 leg of £16,400 with eight aboard works out at about £2,050 a head.
Helicopter charter
We do not list a regular helicopter service on the islands. A helicopter in Cape Verde is arranged case by case, from a local operator, with the landing site and the permission agreed in advance. A twin-engine Bell 429 and a single-engine Esquilo are among the types listed for Santiago, and the crossing between Sal and Boa Vista is about 30 min by our estimate.
Helicopter legs: what to agree first
A landing away from an airport needs a landing site agreed with the owner and the authorities, and a hop between islands is a domestic sector with its own permission. The estimate uses a cruise of about 115 knots plus the time to start up and land.
Flights from the UK to Cape Verde
We fly this corridor from every British airfield in the list below, and the price table higher up covers the main pairings. Our clients have access to all airports of the UK and Europe. Due to the unique partnership conditions, we can offer our clients the best prices for business aviation services. Our experts will consult you on the availability of private jets in a particular city and help you choose the best option.
List of TOP 25 business aviation airports:
| Airport | Country | ICAO | IATA |
|---|---|---|---|
 London Heathrow Airport |
England | EGLL | LHR |
| Birmingham Airport |
England | EGBB | BHX |
| London Gatwick |
England | EGKK | LGW |
| London City Airport |
England | EGLC | LCY |
| London Luton |
England | EGGW | LTN |
| Edinburgh Airport |
Scotland | EGPH | EDI |
| Leeds Airport |
England | EGNM | LBA |
| Manchester Airport |
England | EGCC | MAN |
| London Stansted |
England | EGSS | STN |
| Liverpool John Lennon Airport |
England | EGGP | LPL |
| Newcastle Airport |
England | EGNT | NCL |
| Bristol Airport |
England | EGGD | BRS |
| Glasgow Airport |
Scotland | EGPF | GLA |
| East Midlands Airport |
England | EGNX | EMA |
| Southampton Airport |
England | EGHI | SOU |
| Jersey Airport |
Channel Islands | EGJJ | JER |
| Cardiff International Airport |
Wales | EGFF | CWL |
| Inverness Airport |
Scotland | EGPE | INV |
| Bournemouth Airport |
England | EGHH | BOH |
| London Farnborough Airport |
England | EGLF | FAB |
| Oxford Airport |
England | EGTK | OXF |
| London Biggin Hill |
England | EGKB | BQH |
| Belfast Airport |
Northern Ireland | EGAA | BFS |
| Gibraltar Airport |
Gibraltar | LXGB | GIB |
| Aberdeen Airport |
Scotland | EGPD | ABZ |
Cape Verde charters from the booking notes: six typical trips
Six typical jobs put together from booking notes with the particulars changed, so none describes one named client or date.
FEBRUARY · A COUPLE
A week of sun and wind on Sal
Farnborough - Sal via Gran Canaria, Phenom 300E, about 5 h 55 min plus the stop · 2 pax
They took a light jet for the price and accepted the hour in the Canaries.
CHRISTMAS · A FAMILY OF SIX
Ten days on the beach
Farnborough - Sal, Praetor 600, about 5 h 55 min · 6 pax
The family wanted no stop and room for the luggage, and the permit was requested early because of the holiday.
A BUSINESS DAY · THREE GUESTS
From the resort island to the capital
Sal - Praia, Citation CJ4 Gen2, about 45 min · 3 pax
Three guests had morning meetings in Praia and wanted to be back for dinner, which the inter-island timetable could not promise.
A TWO-ISLAND STAY · FOUR GUESTS
Sal and then Boa Vista
Sal - Boa Vista, Pilatus PC-12 NGX, about 40 min · 4 pax
The party moved to a resort on Boa Vista, planned for daylight because of the airport's hours.
WITH THE DOG · A PERMIT FIRST
A couple, a spaniel and a month away
Farnborough - Sal, Praetor 600, about 5 h 55 min · 2 pax + dog
The import authorisation was requested weeks ahead, and the blood test and the return paperwork for Britain were planned before the outbound flight.
EMPTY LEG · THE END OF WINTER
A flexible return to Manchester
Sal - Manchester, Praetor 600 empty leg, about 5 h 05 min · 3 pax
The client gave us a window of four days instead of a date, and paid about £16,850, well under half of a fresh one-way charter on the same sector.
Frequently asked questions about flying to Cape Verde
1How long does it take to fly to Cape Verde by private jet?
About 5 hours 55 minutes non-stop from a London airfield to Sal in a Praetor 600. A Phenom 300E flies for about the same time in the air, plus roughly an hour on the ground at the fuel stop in Gran Canaria.
2How much does a private jet to Cape Verde cost?
From about £29,950 one way from Farnborough to Sal in a Phenom 300E with a stop in Gran Canaria. A Praetor 600 flying non-stop is about £39,000 one way, and a long-range jet costs more.
3Which airports do private jets use for Cape Verde?
Amílcar Cabral International on Sal (SID, GVAC) is the main gateway, open 24 hours with customs and a runway that takes every business jet. Praia (RAI, GVNP), Boa Vista (BVC, GVBA) and São Vicente (VXE, GVSV) are the other airports with customs.
4What are the passport and entry rules for a private flight from Britain to Cape Verde?
British citizens need a passport valid for at least six months after arrival and can visit without a visa for up to 30 days. The EASE entry form is completed online at least five days before arrival, with the airport security fee paid on the same platform.
5Can I take my dog or cat on a private jet to Cape Verde?
Yes. Guides describe an import authorisation, an ISO microchip, a rabies vaccination and a health certificate dated shortly before travel, which we confirm with the Cape Verdean authority. If Cape Verde is not a listed country for the British rules, the way home needs a Great Britain pet health certificate and a rabies blood test, planned in advance.
6When is the best time to fly to Cape Verde, and how early should I book?
November to June is the dry season, and the wind is strongest from January to March. July to October is humid, with light rain and the Atlantic hurricane season. The landing permit has an official lead time of four working days, so book as soon as the dates are known.