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Airports in Cape Verde
Cape Verde has 8 airports and airfields, including 4 large and 2 medium-sized airports; 7 have scheduled passenger flights. The capital, Praia, is served by Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI).
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List of airports in Cape Verde
| Airport | City | IATA | ICAO | Type | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amílcar Cabral International Airport Meet & Greet → | Espargos | SID | GVAC | Large airport | 177 ft |
| Aristides Pereira International Airport | Rabil | BVC | GVBA | Large airport | 69 ft |
| Cesaria Evora International Airport Meet & Greet → | São Pedro | VXE | GVSV | Large airport | 66 ft |
| Nelson Mandela International Airport Meet & Greet → | Praia | RAI | GVNP | Large airport | 230 ft |
| Maio Airport | Vila do Maio | MMO | GVMA | Medium airport | 36 ft |
| Preguiça Airport | Preguiça | SNE | GVSN | Medium airport | 669 ft |
| São Filipe Airport | São Filipe | SFL | GVSF | Small airport | 617 ft |
| Mosteiros Airport (no scheduled flights) | Vila do Mosteiros | MTI | GVMT | Small airport | 66 ft |
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Airports with scheduled service, an IATA code or of medium/large size. Data: OurAirports (public domain).
Cape Verde has 8 airports and airfields in the OurAirports database — #183 of 247 countries and territories by total number. Only a small part of them serve airline passengers: 4 large airports, 2 medium-sized airports and 7 airports with scheduled flights; the remaining 2 are small airstrips and seaplane bases used for private and general aviation.
Main international airports in Cape Verde
The main international gateways are Amílcar Cabral International Airport (SID) in Espargos, Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) in Praia, Cesaria Evora International Airport (VXE) in São Pedro and Aristides Pereira International Airport (BVC) in Rabil. The capital, Praia, is served by Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI).
Domestic flights and regional airports
Scheduled flights reach 7 cities across Cape Verde, with 2 regional airports linking smaller towns to the main hubs. The northernmost airport with airline service is Cesaria Evora International Airport (VXE) in São Pedro, the southernmost São Filipe Airport (SFL) in São Filipe.
Airport services and alternatives
At 3 airports in Cape Verde — SID, VXE and RAI — you can book Meet & Greet, lounge access or private transfers online. To find the closest airport to a specific town, use the nearest airport finder for Cape Verde.