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Nearest Airport to Mindelo: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Mindelo is Cesaria Evora International Airport (VXE), about 10 km (6 mi) away.

Closest airport VXE Cesaria Evora International Airport 10 km · 6 mi · ~11 min by car

Airports near Mindelo

  1. 1
    Cesaria Evora International Airport Flag of Cape VerdeSão Pedro, Cape Verde · International Airports in Cape Verde Meet & Greet →
    VXE 10 km6 mi · ~11 min
  2. 2
    Preguiça Airport Flag of Cape VerdePreguiça, Cape Verde · Regional Airports in Cape Verde
    SNE 81 km51 mi · ~1 h 27 min
  3. 3
    Amílcar Cabral International Airport Flag of Cape VerdeEspargos, Cape Verde · International Airports in Cape Verde Meet & Greet →
    SID 217 km135 mi · ~3 h 52 min
  4. 4
    São Filipe Airport Flag of Cape VerdeSão Filipe, Cape Verde · Airfield Airports in Cape Verde
    SFL 229 km142 mi · ~4 h 06 min
  5. 5
    Aristides Pereira International Airport Flag of Cape VerdeRabil, Cape Verde · International Airports in Cape Verde
    BVC 238 km148 mi · ~4 h 15 min
  6. 6
    Nelson Mandela International Airport Flag of Cape VerdePraia, Cape Verde · International Airports in Cape Verde Meet & Greet →
    RAI 269 km167 mi · ~4 h 49 min
  7. 7
    Maio Airport Flag of Cape VerdeVila do Maio, Cape Verde · Regional Airports in Cape Verde
    MMO 270 km168 mi · ~4 h 49 min

Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Mindelo; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Mindelo?

The nearest airport to Mindelo is Cesaria Evora International Airport (VXE), about 10 km (6 mi) away.

Which international airport is closest to Mindelo?

Cesaria Evora International Airport (VXE) is 10 km from Mindelo in a straight line — roughly 11 min by car.

What other airports are near Mindelo?

Preguiça Airport (SNE) — 81 km, Amílcar Cabral International Airport (SID) — 217 km and São Filipe Airport (SFL) — 229 km.

How long does it take to get from Mindelo to Cesaria Evora International Airport?

About 11 min by car for the 10 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.