Traveling to Cape Verde
There are daily flights to the islands from Amsterdam, Eindhoven, and/or Brussels. Tickets can be booked with TUIFLY, Tap air Portugal (TAP), or Royal Air Maroc.
TUIFLY offers direct flights, but sometimes with a layover. TUIFLY flies to the islands of Sal, Boa Vista, and São Vicente.
TAP requires a stopover in Lisbon. With TAP, you can fly to the islands of Boa Vista, Sal, Santiago, and São Vicente.
Royal Air Maroc flies with a layover in Casablanca and a stopover in Bissau to Santiago. This journey takes longer and is mainly advantageous when Santiago is the final destination.
The average round-trip ticket prices to Cape Verde are around €500 per person, but this can vary significantly depending on the booking time and travel dates.
Upon arrival in Cape Verde, a tax of €31 must be paid at the airport. It’s recommended to have the exact amount as change might not be provided.
Accommodation in Cape Verde
Doing an internship in Cape Verde also means temporarily living there.Intercambios has contacts/agreements with good and safe locations where students can stay at their own expense. The apartments are fully furnished in a secure environment. Each apartment can accommodate 2 to 3 students. Intercambios ensures that housing is available before students depart for Cape Verde. Rent prices average around €300 per student per month, but it can be lower when an apartment is shared by 3 people. The costs for water and electricity are often separate and approximately €50 per student per month.