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VXE São Pedro Airport

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São Pedro Airport (VXE) serves Mindelo, about 10 km southwest of Mindelo. 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.

IATAVXE
ICAOGVSV
ServesMindelo
From centre10 km
Non-stop4
Airlines2
TimezoneAtlantic/Cape Verde
Elevation20 m

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The airport in numbers

São Pedro Airport — facts & history

We pulled São Pedro Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 300,681 passengers in 2024.

Opened
1960
66 years ago
Passengers / year
300,681
as of 2024
Elevation
20 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Aeroportos e Segurança Aérea
Passengers per year, 2010–2024

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Airport to city

Getting from São Pedro Airport to Mindelo

The airport is about 10 km southwest of Mindelo, about 21 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~15 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~21 minmetered
Private transfer~21 minfixed upfront
Car rental~21 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Choose and book

Which way suits you from São Pedro 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 Vicente Island ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from São Pedro Airport

Non-stop flights to about 4 destinations, operated by 2 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: TACV · TAP Portugal

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at São Pedro 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 Pedro Airport

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

Rates in Sao Vicente Island shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Airports nearby

Other options near Mindelo

Same country

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from São Pedro Airport to the centre of Mindelo?
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 10 km southwest of Mindelo, about 21 minutes by road.
Can I use a ride app from São Pedro 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 Pedro Airport to Mindelo?
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 Pedro 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 Pedro Airport?
About 4 destinations, including Lisbon, Amilcar Cabral, Praia, Santiago Island, Sao Nocolau Island. 2 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 Pedro 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 Pedro Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at São Pedro 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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