Non-stop to the Atlantic's driest island, from €195 return.
Sal is Cape Verde's easiest island to reach and one of its sunniest year-round. Transavia and EasyJet fly there non-stop from Amsterdam from €195 return, with dates spread across October 2026 to March 2027.
✈️ The deal
- From: Amsterdam, Netherlands
- To: Sal, Cape Verde
- Airline: Transavia/EasyJet
- Stops: Non-stop
- Price: €195–€230 return
- When: October 2026 – March 2027
Example dates:
27/10/2026 – 03/11/2026
27/10/2026 – 10/11/2026
03/11/2026 – 24/11/2026
05/11/2026 – 26/11/2026
19/11/2026 – 26/11/2026
03/12/2026 – 10/12/2026
10/12/2026 – 24/12/2026
05/01/2027 – 21/01/2027
02/02/2027 – 16/02/2027
09/02/2027 – 16/02/2027
04/03/2027 – 18/03/2027
Flying low-cost, worth packing light. Our vacuum backpack guide shows how to fit a week of clothes into hand luggage and skip the baggage fee entirely.
💰 How far does your money go?
A cachupa, Cape Verde's national dish, a slow-cooked stew of corn, beans and fish, costs around €8 at a local restaurant. A cold Strela beer on the terrace: €2. You can eat well and drink freely all day for less than €30, roughly two rounds at a bar in Amsterdam. Food prices across the island run noticeably cheaper than the Netherlands, and it's obvious from the moment you land.
☀️ The weather
Sal sits in the dry season from October through March, with barely any rain and daytime temperatures ranging from around 24°C in the cooler winter months to 29°C in October and March. The sea stays warm throughout, rarely dropping below 23°C, and the trade winds keep the heat comfortable rather than heavy.
🏨 Where to stay
Santa Maria is the main hub, and most accommodation sits within easy walking distance of the beach.
Hotel Dunas de Sal — 8.0/10 · From €70/night
Two pools, a spa, and a garden setting 150 metres from Santa Maria beach. Solid value for a comfortable base with beach access.
Riu Funana All Inclusive — 8.5/10 · From €110/night
Directly on the beach with multiple pools, restaurants and a lively but manageable atmosphere. One of the most consistently popular all-inclusives on the island.
Meliá Tortuga Beach — 8.8/10 · From €165/night
Five-star beachfront all-inclusive with several restaurants, an adults pool and a noticeably higher level of service. Worth the step up.
🎯 What to do
Sal rewards the curious as much as the beach crowd.
Pedra de Lume salt crater — A collapsed volcanic crater filled with mineral-rich salt water where you float effortlessly. One of the more unusual natural experiences in the Atlantic.
Kitesurfing and windsurfing at Ponta Preta — Consistent trade winds and flat water make this one of the best spots in the world for both. Lessons available for beginners.
Snorkelling at Murdeira Bay — A quieter bay on the northwest side of the island, with calm, clear water and far fewer people than Santa Maria.
Buracona, the Blue Eye — A natural rock pool that turns a striking electric blue when the midday sun hits it, a short drive from Santa Maria.
🗺️ Where to go from here
Sal is the easiest island to fly into, but Cape Verde has ten more.
Boa Vista — 30 minutes by inter-island flight. Vast sand dunes, emptier beaches, and a quieter atmosphere. The island closest in character to Sal but noticeably calmer.
Santiago — Cape Verde's largest island and home to the capital, Praia. A domestic flight takes under an hour. Colonial history, vibrant market culture and a completely different feel to the resort towns.
São Vicente (Mindelo) — The cultural capital. A 40-minute flight from Sal. Known for live music, colonial architecture and the best food in the archipelago.
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