Aristides Pereira International Airport (BVC) is the international airport serving Boa Vista island in Cape Verde. It primarily handles tourist charter and scheduled flights bringing visitors to the island’s resorts and beach areas.
The airport is relatively small and oriented toward seasonal and international leisure traffic, with straightforward passenger processing.
Terminal Guide for Aristides Pereira International Airport #
Passenger processing is handled in a single, compact terminal building with arrivals and departures facilities suited to charter and scheduled tourist flights. On busy days seasonal check‑in desks and additional processing staff are common.
Getting to and From Aristides Pereira International Airport #
Transfers from the airport to resort areas and the main town typically take 10-40 minutes depending on your destination. Ground transport options are mostly taxis and pre-arranged hotel transfers; car hire is available.
- Hotel transfers: Most resorts offer pickups included with the booking.
- Taxis: Official taxis are available at the arrivals curb.
- Car hire: Rental companies operate on the island for independent travellers.
Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Aristides Pereira International Airport #
Facilities are basic and focused on tourist needs: a small selection of cafés, car‑rental desks, tourist information and limited retail. Wi‑Fi availability is variable and often limited to arrival areas; services are scaled to the island’s tourism volumes.
Hotels and Layovers at Aristides Pereira International Airport #
Accommodation on Boa Vista ranges from resort properties to smaller guesthouses; most hotels are between 10-40 minutes from the airport by transfer. Many resorts include airport pickups in the booking price.
Tips for Aristides Pereira International Airport #
- Resort transfers common: many visitors arrive on package charters - pre-arrange your hotel transfer for the quickest route to resorts.
- Currency: euros are widely accepted on arrival for European flights; have small local cash for taxis and tips.
Weather & Climate near Aristides Pereira International Airport #
Aristides Pereira International Airport's climate is classified as Hot Desert - Hot Desert climate with hot summers (peaking in September) and warm winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 18°C to 29°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Ideal | 18° - 24° | 21° | 1 mm | some cloud | 75% | 6.9 m/s | 1.5 very high | 11.1h |
| February | Ideal | 18° - 24° | 21° | 0 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 6.9 m/s | 1.8 very high | 11.5h |
| March | Ideal | 18° - 25° | 21° | 0 mm | some cloud | 81% | 6.7 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 11.9h |
| April | Ideal | 19° - 25° | 22° | 0 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 6.6 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 12.4h |
| May | Ideal | 19° - 25° | 22° | 0 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 6.7 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 12.8h |
| June | Ideal | 20° - 26° | 23° | 0 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 5.7 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 13.0h |
| July | Excellent | 22° - 27° | 24° | 3 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 4.7 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 12.9h |
| August | Excellent | 23° - 28° | 25° | 19 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 4.4 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 12.6h |
| September | Excellent | 23° - 29° | 26° | 42 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 4.7 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 12.1h |
| October | Ideal | 22° - 29° | 26° | 9 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 5.3 m/s | 1.9 very high | 11.7h |
| November | Ideal | 21° - 27° | 24° | 1 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 5.7 m/s | 1.6 very high | 11.2h |
| December | Ideal | 19° - 25° | 22° | 2 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 6.2 m/s | 1.4 high | 11.0h |
