Easyjet has launched budget flights from Lisbon to Ilha do Sal in the Cape Verde Islands
The first Easyjet flight from Portugal to Cape Verde landed in Sal on 29 October.
With new weekly flights from Lisbon and Porto, Cape Verde is now closer than ever.
“It is with great satisfaction that we mark the start of flights for new connections from Portugal to Cape Verde, through easyJet.” General Director of easyJet Portugal, José Lopes, said.
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CAPE VERDE FLIGHT SCHEDULE
The airline will operate four weekly flights to Sal from Lisbon and two from Porto.
Services from Lisbon will operate on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, while flights from Porto will operate on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
The Portugal News states that flights are operated with an Airbus A320 Neo aircraft, seating 186 passengers.
BUDGET FLIGHTS FROM PORTUGAL
In fact, EasyJet now offers flights to 32 destinations from Lisbon, and 29 from Porto.
For this reason, EasyJet will base three A320 Neo aircraft in Lisbon and two in Porto, during this winter.
“The implementation of these new connections demonstrates the commitment and effort that easyJet has with Portugal in maintaining its growth, offering solid alternatives to reach a destination so beloved by the Portuguese and with a great historical connection.” Lopes said.
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BUDGET CAPE VERDE FLIGHTS
In May, the airline announced the launch of new flights from Ilha do Sal to Lisbon and Porto, with around 50 000 seats available for the winter season.
Easyjet says it will extend its Cape Verde operations until the summer of 2025 from both Lisbon and Porto – highlighting the importance of this route.
“This is yet another move by easyJet to add Cape Verde to its portfolio of routes and make this destination better known, with an immediate positive impact on the economy of both countries, through the arrival of tourists and the creation of indirect jobs.” Lopes said.
