Sal Airport to Santa Maria Transfer: Private, No Wait

Twenty minutes between the runway and your door, with a driver who waits for you.

A private transfer from Sal Airport to your Santa Maria accommodation (or the reverse) with a professional driver, door-to-door service, and free waiting time until you meet them. Choose a sedan for up to three passengers, a minivan for a small group, or a minibus for larger parties. Book one-way or round-trip. Parking fees are included.

The experience

The drive from Sal Airport to Santa Maria takes about twenty minutes. A driver meets you at the airport and takes you directly to your accommodation: no shared stops, no detours. If your flight lands late or your luggage takes time, the waiting is free and unlimited. You don't pay extra for the driver to stay. The same applies on the return: arrange pickup from your hotel and the driver waits without charge if you need a few more minutes.

You pick the vehicle size at checkout. A sedan fits up to three passengers with three medium suitcases and three small bags. A minivan and minibus scale up for larger groups or more luggage. One-way and round-trip options are both available, so you can book just the airport run, just the return, or both in a single reservation. Parking fees are covered in the price.

What’s included

• Private vehicle.
• professional driver.
• door-to-door service.
• free unlimited waiting time.
• parking fees.

Options for this experience

6 options

One Way SedanUp to 3 per booking · 30 departure times: the first at 00:30, the last at 22:30Sedan for up to 3 people; includes pickup

One Way MinivanUp to 8 per booking · 30 departure times: the first at 00:30, the last at 22:30Minivan for up to 8 people; includes pickup

Roundtrip SedanUp to 3 per booking · 30 departure times: the first at 00:30, the last at 22:30Sedan for up to 3 people; includes pickup

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Roundtrip MinivanUp to 8 per booking · 30 departure times: the first at 00:30, the last at 22:30Minivan for up to 8 people; includes pickup

One Way MinibusUp to 15 per booking · 30 departure times: the first at 00:30, the last at 22:30Minibus for up to 15 people; includes pickup

Roundtrip MinibusUp to 15 per booking · 30 departure times: the first at 00:30, the last at 22:30Minibus for up to 15 people; includes pickup

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

Book up to10h before

GroupPrivate

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 14 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effort

Operated by Bu Country Tours

Is this one for you?Book a sedan if you're traveling alone or with one companion; a minivan works for small groups or families with extra luggage; a minibus suits larger parties. One-way transfers are ideal if you're renting a car later or arranging other transport for the return, while round-trip keeps both journeys in one booking.

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Top questions

How long is the drive from Sal Airport to Santa Maria?

The transfer takes approximately twenty minutes. The route is straightforward from the airport to your accommodation in Santa Maria.

What happens if my flight is delayed or I need extra time at the airport?

Waiting time is free and unlimited. Your driver will wait for you to clear customs, collect luggage and meet them at the agreed pickup point without any additional charge.

Can I book just the airport pickup, or do I need to book the return as well?

You can book one-way transfers in either direction or a round-trip. Choose whichever suits your schedule at checkout.

How much luggage can I bring?

A sedan holds three medium suitcases and three small hand luggage items. Minivans and minibuses offer more space for larger groups or additional bags.

Is the driver meeting me at the airport terminal, or do I need to find them somewhere else?

Your driver will meet you at the airport and take you door-to-door to your Santa Maria accommodation. The pickup point is arranged when you book.