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London Boa Vista

The flight between London and the Island of Boa Vista takes roughly 18 hours. Depending on which airline you choose, the airport you depart from will be Heathrow, Gatwick, or Stansted, with most flights leaving from Gatwick. There are three airlines with flights to the Island of Boa Vista from London. You can find a cheap flight by searching online using a flight comparison site.All flights between London and the Island of Boa Vista make a minimum of one stop at one of the other big European capitals such as Amsterdam or Lisbon. Other flights make two stops, landing additionally at Sal in Cape Verde. Such stopovers add several hours to your journey time without offering any reduction in cost. Aristides Pereira International Airport is the only airport serving the island all flights will land here. It takes about 20 minutes to reach the city centre by taxi, and costs the equivalent of about £3.

Cheap London - Boa Vista Flights

To travel between London and Boa Vista at a low cost, Easyvoyage provides two major pieces of information: the calendar and the price history for London - Boa Vista flights. These elements will allow you to analyse the cheapest London - Boa Vista flights by departure date.

Sightseeing Boa Vista 1 Bird Watching

The island's location makes it a prime spot for bird watchers and there are no less than four species of birds to see that are native to the island. Bird watching tours can be arranged with English guides, or alternatively, hitch a lift around the islands with local fishermen for a negotiated fee.

2 Turtle Watching

The Island of Boa Vista is the world's third most important Loggerhead Turtle nesting site, and between May and September every year, you can watch thousands of turtles come ashore on the spectacular white beach. Local guides offer respectful tours that guarantee the turtles' safety and survival.

3 The Wreck of Santa Maria

The Santa Maria was a Spanish freight ship which ran aground on the island nearly 50 years ago and has been preserved on the beach ever since. The beach is very quiet and peaceful and a trip to the wreck provides a relaxing afternoon out.

4 The Ilheu de Sal Rei

The Ilheu de Sal Rei is the remains of a once grand fort preserved on an uninhabited islet a little way off the coast of the island. The stone foundations and cannons of the fort can still be seen.

5 Deserto de Viana

A sparse desert, offering scenic walks and a fascinating landscape to explore.

Required travel documents for Cape Verde

The time difference is 1 hour, with London being ahead. British passport holders need a visa to enter any part of Cape Verde, which your travel agent can arrange for you before you travel. You can pay £25 for a visa on arrival at the airport, but this will delay your progress through arrivals. You will also need to ensure that your passport is valid, and has at least six months remaining from the date of your arrival.A stay on the Island of Boa Vista offers moments you will remember forever. The island is fascinating and has many things for visitors to see and do - beaches popular for surfing and diving, exotic animal and marine life, nightclubs playing traditional local music, and more. Make sure to plan your time so you can fit in all the activities you want to try.