Getting Around
How to get to and from Amílcar Cabral International Airport — taxis, public transport, shuttles and car rental.
Transport Options at SID
Amílcar Cabral International Airport is connected to Espargos and the wider Cape Verde transport network by multiple ground transport options.
Shared minibuses ("aluguer"/"alugueres") run a fixed-price route linking the airport, Espargos, Palmeira, and the resort town of Santa Maria — there's no scheduled public transit otherwise.
Metered taxis are available in the ground transport area; no specific airport-to-Santa Maria fare was confirmed, so confirm the rate before riding.
Rental cars are available at the airport, though no specific brand was confirmed in sources checked.
Sal is a separate island from Cape Verde's other islands, so there's no 'city center' near the airport in the usual sense — Espargos (the administrative town) is about 2km away, while the main resort hub of Santa Maria is 15-18km south. Most leisure travelers pre-book a resort transfer rather than relying on ad-hoc transport.
Pre-Book Your Transfer
Skip the taxi queue. Book a private transfer from SID to Espargos in advance and have a driver waiting when you land.
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Car Rental at SID
Exploring Cape Verde beyond Espargos? Renting a car at the airport gives you maximum flexibility from the moment you land.
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