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Cesaria Evora International Airport

São Pedro, Cape Verde
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Routes out
5
Destinations
4
ICAO
GVSV
Elevation
66 ft
The gateway in a glance

The Essence of Cesaria Evora International Airport

VXE
Location
São Pedro · B · Cape Verde
Connectivity
5 routes · 4 destinations
Position
16.833°, -25.055° · 66 ft elev.
Visa & Entry
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São Vicente's gateway, honoring a legendary Cape Verdean voice.

Opened
1962
Location
São Pedro, Cape Verde
Cesaria Evora International Airport serves the island of São Vicente in Cape Verde, located near the town of São Pedro on the southwestern coast. It is the main airport for the island of São Vicente and handles both domestic and international flights, connecting the island to other Cape Verdean islands as well as to European destinations. The airport was renamed in honor of Cesaria Evora, the world-renowned Cape Verdean morna singer born in Mindelo, São Vicente, who passed away in 2011. The renaming reflects the cultural pride of the island and pays tribute to one of Africa's most celebrated musical artists. The airport plays an important role in Cape Verde's tourism sector, particularly for visitors to Mindelo, the cultural capital of Cape Verde known for its vibrant music scene, colonial architecture, and annual carnival.
Terminals
The airport operates a single terminal handling both domestic and international passenger traffic.
Getting to & from
Taxis and shared minibuses (aluguers) are the primary means of ground transport connecting the airport to Mindelo and surrounding areas.
Airlines here
TACV (Cabo Verde Airlines) operates domestic routes, while airlines such as TUI fly and Binter Canarias serve international and regional connections.
Notable facts
  • ›Named after Cesaria Evora, the internationally acclaimed Cape Verdean morna singer known as the 'Barefoot Diva.'
  • ›Located approximately 8 kilometers from Mindelo, the largest city on São Vicente island.
  • ›Handles both international charter flights from Europe and domestic inter-island services.
  • ›São Vicente is one of the more culturally significant islands in Cape Verde, famous for its music and carnival.
  • ›The airport's IATA code VXE reflects its association with São Vicente.
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Route map (4 destinations)

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Airlines serving this airport

TAP Portugal
TP
TACV
VR

Routes

VXE → LISTP · 320
VXE → LISVR · 738
VXE → RAIVR · AT7 738
VXE → SIDVR · AT7 752
VXE → SNEVR · AT7
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