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easyJet and easyJet holidays Debut Tropical Getaways from Gatwick to Cape Verde’s Sal

easyJet and Holidays Debut Tropical Getaways from Gatwick to Cape Verde’s Sal

easyJet and Holidays Debut Tropical Getaways from Gatwick to Cape Verde’s Sal

(IN SHORT) easyJet and easyJet holidays launched their first flight from London Gatwick to Sal, Cape Verde, today, with services running thrice weekly (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) year-round. The route, easyJet’s debut in sub-Saharan Africa, offers flights from £129.99* and package holidays from £600, bookable until October 30, 2026, via easyJet.com or the app. The launch featured gate giveaways and a musical welcome in Sal. Cape Verde, a cost-effective tropical alternative, enhances easyJet’s network from Gatwick, its largest base with 250 million passengers since 1999. Packages include flights, hotels, 23kg luggage, transfers, and flexible booking options. Leaders Ali Gayward, Paul Bixby, and Jennifer Newman praised the route’s value and variety for leisure travelers.

(PRESS RELEASE) LUTON, 2025-Mar-31 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet and its holiday division, easyJet holidays, marked a milestone today with the launch of their inaugural flight and vacation packages from London Gatwick to the stunning island of Sal in Cape Verde.

The airline’s first-ever service to sub-Saharan Africa departed this morning and will run three times a week—every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday—year-round. Holidaymakers can book package deals to various hotels, with options starting at an affordable £600 per person. Flights are up for grabs on easyJet.com or the mobile app, with budget-friendly fares beginning at £129.99*.
The occasion was celebrated with surprises at the gate, where passengers received goodie bags stuffed with travel must-haves like adaptors and bags from both easyJet and easyJet holidays. Upon touching down in Sal, travelers were greeted with a warm welcome featuring local musicians.
Nestled off Africa’s west coast, Cape Verde joins easyJet’s expanding lineup of destinations, drawing British travelers eager for a tropical escape that rivals the Caribbean at a fraction of the cost. Flights start at £129.99*, and unbeatable package holidays are bookable through October 30, 2026, from £600.
Every easyJet holidays package bundles flights, hotel stays, 23kg luggage, and transfers for beach getaways, backed by Ultimate Flexibility—allowing booking changes, refund guarantees, and a best-price promise.
Ali Gayward, easyJet’s UK Country Manager, remarked, “Our customers crave fresh and thrilling destinations, and Sal in Cape Verde delivers the ideal mix of relaxation and discovery at incredible value. We’re excited to expand our offerings, giving travelers more top-notch beach spots to enjoy year-round across our network, with a variety of holiday options through easyJet holidays.”
Paul Bixby, Chief Commercial Officer at easyJet holidays, added, “Cape Verde boasts endless sunshine and pristine beaches, making it a stellar choice for our fantastic packages. Whether it’s families seeking kid-friendly resorts or couples craving adults-only luxury, we’ve got an amazing selection of properties on Sal.”
Jennifer Newman, Airline Relations Manager at London Gatwick, chimed in, “We’re thrilled easyJet picked London Gatwick for its new Cape Verde route, bringing passengers more options and affordability this summer.”
As London Gatwick’s top airline, easyJet has flown 250 million passengers to and from the airport since its first flight to Geneva on December 16, 1999, and established its base there in 2002. The carrier links Gatwick to European hubs like Paris and Amsterdam, plus leisure hotspots including Spain, Italy, Tunisia, Turkey, and Egypt, with competitive fares and a traveler-friendly timetable.

*flights one way per person including taxes

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For further information, please contact the easyJet Press Office via medicentre.easyJet.com/contacts or on 01582 525252

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