Late-season sun, turquoise water and 28°C at the end of October.
TUI flies non-stop from Birmingham, London and Manchester to Sal, Cape Verde, from £152 return. The flight takes about 6 hours, and the cheapest dates are in the next few weeks.
✈️ The Deal
- From: Birmingham, London and Manchester, United Kingdom
- To: Sal, Cape Verde
- Airline: TUI Airways
- Stops: Non-stop
- Price: £152–£167 return
- When: October - November 2026
Example dates:
Birmingham: 20/10/2026 - 27/10/2026
London: 29/10/2026 - 05/11/2026
Birmingham: 27/10/2026 - 03/11/2026
Manchester: 29/10/2026 - 05/11/2026
From London, the cheapest dates are 29/10/2026 - 05/11/2026 at £159, and from Manchester the same week costs £167. The fare includes hand luggage only. These are last-minute fares, so they can go fast.
💰 How far does your money go?
A pint in London now costs £6-7. In Santa Maria, a Strela beer at a beach bar costs about £2, a plate of grilled fish with rice around £8 and a bowl of cachupa (the national stew of corn, beans and fish or meat) about £5.
☀️ The Weather
Late October and November are warm and dry on Sal. Expect highs of 28-29°C, nights around 23°C and a sea at 26°C. The trade winds pick up in November, which is perfect for kitesurfing.
🏨 Where to Stay
Santa Maria is the place to stay.
XPT Águeda Boutique Apartments · 9.5/10 · From £72/night
Bright apartments with kitchens in Santa Maria, close to the beach and the town centre.
Hotel Morabeza · 8.7/10 · From £171/night
A classic beachfront hotel on Santa Maria beach, with pools and gardens.
Meliá Llana Beach Resort & Spa · 8.2/10 · From £238/night
An adults-only all-inclusive resort on a quiet stretch of beach.
🎯 What to Do
Sal is beaches, wind and salt.
Santa Maria pier: Watch fishermen bring in tuna every morning, then swim off the beach.
Pedra de Lume: Float in a salt lake inside an old volcanic crater.
Kitesurfing at Kite Beach: One of the best spots in the world for beginners and pros alike.
Lemon sharks at Shark Bay: Wade in shallow water to see baby lemon sharks up close.
🗺️ Where to Go From Here
Sal is a stepping stone to the rest of the archipelago.
Boa Vista: Wild dunes and empty beaches, about 30 minutes by air. Search flights
São Vicente: Mindelo's music and nightlife, about 1 hour by air. Search flights
Santo Antão: Dramatic mountain hikes, by ferry from São Vicente.
From £152 return, non-stop to Cape Verde. A week of sunshine before winter sets in.
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