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SFL São Filipe Airport

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São Filipe Airport (SFL) serves Assomada, about 90 km west of Assomada. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATASFL
ICAOGVSF
ServesAssomada
From centre89 km
Non-stop1
Airlines1
TimezoneAtlantic/Cape Verde
Elevation188 m

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The airport in numbers

São Filipe Airport — facts & history

We pulled São Filipe Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 59,264 passengers in 2024, against a peak of 74,408 in 2012.

Passengers / year
59,264
as of 2024
Peak traffic
74,408
in 2012
Elevation
188 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Aeroportos e Segurança Aérea
Passengers per year, 2010–2024

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from São Filipe Airport to Assomada

The airport is about 90 km west of Assomada, about 93 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.

Taxi & apps: Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.

Tipping: Rounding up is accepted almost everywhere.

Transport guidance is generic for this country — check exact details on the airport's own site.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~65 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~93 minmetered
Private transfer~93 minfixed upfront
Car rental~93 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From SFL to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Praia104 km109 min—
Choose and book

Which way suits you from São Filipe Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Sao Filipe, Fogo Island ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from São Filipe Airport

Non-stop flights to about 1 destinations, operated by 1 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: TACV

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at São Filipe Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near São Filipe Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Sao Filipe, Fogo Island shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Airports nearby

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from São Filipe Airport to the centre of Assomada?
Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town. The airport is about 90 km west of Assomada, about 93 minutes by road.
Can I use a ride app from São Filipe Airport?
Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.
What's the cheapest way from São Filipe Airport to Assomada?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.
Can I get from São Filipe Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from São Filipe Airport?
About 1 destinations, including Praia, Santiago Island. 1 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is São Filipe Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on São Filipe Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at São Filipe Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes

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