It's one of their only routes they class as mid-haul.
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It takes around six hours to fly directly to Cape Verde from the UK. Indirect flights take closer to nine hours depending on the stopover period and end-destination.
On flights to destinations in Europe and on the Mediterranean coast (including flights to Cape Verde and Senegal) you can make a choice from a Standard Entertainment Programme if you fly on board a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner.
We fly to the islands of Boa Vista and Sal. Flights to Boa Vista are just over six hours if you go from one of our London airports. Flights to Sal are about the same length.
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You can bring food for consumption during the flight. Do mind that this is only possible if you have purchased it after the customs checkpoint in the tax-free zone at the airport. In case of certain food allergies you can bring your own prepared meal on board upon presenting a medical certificate.
But we think row 10 seats are the best seats. They are extra room seats not extra legroom . On this flight was easy to get to the toilet . On long haul they are right next to premium so not aloud to use them so a long walk back but you don't have people queuing in front of you so better for sleeping.
Best seats in the Premium cabin are definitely Row 1 A/C or G/J where you will have loads of extra legroom and no difficulty getting in and out of your window seat. (just flown recently myself in Row 1 )There is no restricted view from seats in premium cabin except Row 7 A/C which does not have a window.
Both islands are very much the same, however I would say Boa Vista a lot less developed. I first visited Sal in 2007 and again in 2016 and it hasn't changed and I'd say will be the same story with both islands in another 10 years. We did island tours on both islands and much more enjoyed Sal on the whole.
The best time to visit Cape Verde is between November and June, during the dry season when the weather is warm and sunny. Cape Verde has a very dry tropical climate with low rainfall and lots of sunshine year round.