Flights to São Tomé & Príncipe
São Tomé & Príncipe has a total of 2 airports, São Tomé Airport (TMS) serves as a hub for intercontinental travel, 1 airport receives international flights, this is São Tomé Airport (São Tomé International Airport). With domestic flights available at every airport, traveling by plane offers a fast and efficient way to explore the country. One of which exclusively serves domestic flights. All airports in São Tomé & Príncipe together handle 173 flights this month, departing from 6 airports in 5 countries, operated by 5 different airlines — none of them are a low-cost carrier. You can fly to São Tomé & Príncipe in Economy and Business Class.
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For a more comfortable journey, explore the Business Class sections on this page. You can also use the Class filter to choose your cabin class and see routes clearly displayed on the flight map. If you'd like to travel with an alliance, you can do so with Star Alliance. Simply use the Alliance filter to display their specific routes on the map.
Destinations in São Tomé & Príncipe
Explore São Tomé & Príncipe!
Discover all 2 destinations in São Tomé & Príncipe. The most popular airports are in São Tomé and Príncipe Island. Collectively, the top 2 airports in these cities handle over 100% of all arriving flights this month.
Below is the full list of destinations in São Tomé & Príncipe, ranked by popularity based on the number of flights each airport handles. If you're interested in flying to any of these destinations, simply click it to view all routes, airlines, and flight schedules.
Airlines flying to São Tomé & Príncipe
When planning your trip to São Tomé & Príncipe, you have several airline options to consider. A total of 5 airlines offer direct flights to the country — none of which are low-cost airlines. The most popular airline is STP Airways, they handle 60% of all flights arriving here: a total of 103 flights this month.
Below is an overview of the airlines that offer their services, ranked by popularity.
What is the best time to visit São Tomé & Príncipe?
All 2 destinations in São Tomé & Príncipe are tropical destinations, which you will find here — making it easy to plan your trip to São Tomé & Príncipe.
🌴 Tropical destinations
The tropical spots in São Tomé & Príncipe are famous for their consistently warm temperatures, ranging from 25°C to 30°C (77°F to 86°F) throughout the year, along with high humidity and rainfall, especially in rainforest and monsoon areas.
São Tomé & Príncipe is located North of the equator so the dry season starts in November and ends in April, which makes this period the best to visit the tropical destinations. In these months it is mainly dry, while in the wet season there can be long periods of rain. Humidity and temperatures are high all year round. As of today, you can fly directly to 2 tropical destinations, which can be found below:
🌐 North of the equator
Countries with direct flights to São Tomé & Príncipe
From which countries can you fly non-stop?
Below is a list of all 4 countries that have non-stop flights to São Tomé & Príncipe, including the number of airports that offer those flights:
Airports with direct flights to São Tomé & Príncipe
This section is ideal for finding the best airport to start your trip to São Tomé & Príncipe. All airports with direct flights are listed below, ranked by popularity. Currently, 4 airports across 4 countries and 2 continents offer direct flights to 2 airports in São Tomé & Príncipe.
Flying Business Class to São Tomé & Príncipe
Where can you fly to in Business Class?
In total, there are 6 airports across 5 countries that provide business class flights to São Tomé & Príncipe. As of today, you can arrive at 2 airports in Business Class. (São Tomé or Príncipe Island Airport).
Departure airports with Business Class flights
Business Class airports in São Tomé & Príncipe
Domestic flights across São Tomé & Príncipe
With a total of 2 domestic routes, there are not that many flights within São Tomé & Príncipe itself.
STP Airways is responsible for 84% of these domestic flights (98 in May) and is therefore a very suitable airline for flying domestically. The list below provides you with a lot more information, from interesting statistics to an overview of all domestic routes.
International flights from Africa to São Tomé & Príncipe
There are 3 cities spread across 3 countries in Africa that offer international flights to São Tomé & Príncipe. These direct flights arrive at São Tomé Airport, the only international airport in São Tomé & Príncipe.
The majority of those flights are operated by 3 airlines: TAAG Angola, ASKY Airlines and TAP Portugal.
In the following sections we provide detailed information on the available routes from every country with non-stop flights and (if available) stopover flights:
Flights from Gabon to São Tomé & Príncipe
From Gabon you can fly non-stop from Libreville Airport, and arrive at the only destination in São Tomé & Príncipe: São Tomé. This is the only non-stop flight route from Gabon to São Tomé & Príncipe, operated by 2 different airlines — ASKY Airlines and Afrijet.
Gabon to São Tomé & Príncipe with a stopover
There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 4 airports in Gabon offer flights to São Tomé Airport with a single stop:
Flights from Angola to São Tomé & Príncipe
From Angola you can fly non-stop from Luanda Airport, and arrive at the only destination in São Tomé & Príncipe: São Tomé. This is the only non-stop flight route from Angola to São Tomé & Príncipe, operated by TAAG Angola.
Angola to São Tomé & Príncipe with a stopover
There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 12 airports in Angola offer flights to São Tomé Airport with a single stop:
Flights from Ghana to São Tomé & Príncipe
From Ghana you can fly non-stop from Accra Airport, and arrive at the only destination in São Tomé & Príncipe: São Tomé. This is the only non-stop flight route from Ghana to São Tomé & Príncipe, operated by TAP Portugal.
Ghana to São Tomé & Príncipe with a stopover
There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 5 airports in Ghana offer flights to São Tomé Airport with a single stop:
Intercontinental flights to São Tomé & Príncipe
The only non-stop intercontinental connection to São Tomé & Príncipe is from Portugal, (Europe). 2 different airlines are operating these long-haul flights.
All intercontinental flights can be found below — arranged by continent, country and departure airport.
Non-stop flights from Europe to São Tomé & Príncipe
From Europe you can only depart from Portugal for a direct flight to São Tomé & Príncipe. 1 non-stop routes are available, operated by 2 airlines — none of which are low-cost carriers.
Flights from Portugal to São Tomé & Príncipe
Looking to fly directly from Portugal? This is possible from Lisbon only. You will arrive at São Tomé — currently the only direct route connecting São Tomé & Príncipe and Portugal. Flights are operated by 2 airlines — TAP Portugal and STP Airways, neither of which are low-cost carriers.
Portugal to São Tomé & Príncipe with a stopover
There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 9 airports in Portugal offer flights to São Tomé Airport with a single stop:
Most popular routes to São Tomé & Príncipe
Whether you're looking to explore the scenic landscapes, charming towns and vibrant cities of São Tomé & Príncipe, visit friends and family or simply need to attend a business meeting — we've got you covered. Check out the list below to find the most popular non-stop flights available for your journey.
Popular routes to São Tomé & Príncipe with a stopover
If there is no airport near you offering direct flights to São Tomé & Príncipe, don't worry — you can still reach the country with a brief stopover along the way.
Below is a list of the most popular routes that require a stopover.
To see all 1- or 2-stop flight options, simply use the "Show indirect destinations" button on the map, or use the search bar to select your departure airport and discover all available routes from there to São Tomé & Príncipe!
Frequently Asked Questions — FAQ
What is the best time to visit São Tomé & Príncipe?
The best time to visit São Tomé & Príncipe is in the dry season, from November to April, as can be found here:
- January (2 destinations)
- February (2 destinations)
- March (2 destinations)
- April (2 destinations)
- November (2 destinations)
- December (2 destinations)
What are the most popular destinations in São Tomé & Príncipe?
The most common airport to fly to in São Tomé & Príncipe is São Tomé Airport, also known as São Tomé International Airport.
Which alliances are flying to São Tomé & Príncipe?
Only Star Alliance operates flights to São Tomé & Príncipe.
Which airlines operate direct flights to São Tomé & Príncipe?
As of today, there are 5 airlines that fly to São Tomé & Príncipe. You can find them here:
- STP Airways
- Afrijet
- TAP Portugal
- TAAG Angola
- ASKY Airlines
Which low-cost airlines fly to São Tomé & Príncipe?
There are no low-cost carriers that operate flights to São Tomé & Príncipe at the moment.
Which countries offer direct flights to São Tomé & Príncipe?
There are 4 countries that offer direct flights to São Tomé & Príncipe, which are:
- Gabon
- Angola
- Ghana
- Portugal
Which countries have the best direct connections to São Tomé & Príncipe?
São Tomé & Príncipe has the best direct connection to fly to São Tomé & Príncipe.
What are the best intercontinental hubs for flights to São Tomé & Príncipe?
The most popular intercontinental airport for flights to São Tomé & Príncipe is:
- Luanda (NBJ)
From which continents can you fly non-stop to São Tomé & Príncipe?
You can reach São Tomé & Príncipe directly from 2 continents, which are:
- Africa
- Europe
Are there Business Class flights to São Tomé & Príncipe?
Yes, you can fly in Business Class to 2 airports in São Tomé & Príncipe (depending on where you are flying from):
- São Tomé (TMS)
- Príncipe Island (PCP)
Are there First Class flights to São Tomé & Príncipe?
No, you cannot fly to São Tomé & Príncipe in First Class.
What is the longest flight to São Tomé & Príncipe?
The longest direct flight is from Lisbon, Portugal (LIS) to São Tomé (TMS). This flight takes 6 hours and 30 minutes and covers a distance of 2,835 miles (4,562 km). Other interesting long-haul flights to São Tomé & Príncipe include:
- PT - Lisbon to São Tomé 2,835 miles
- AO - Luanda to São Tomé 800 miles
- GH - Accra to São Tomé 596 miles
- GA - Libreville to São Tomé 186 miles
- ST - São Tomé to Príncipe Island 101 miles
- ST - Príncipe Island to São Tomé 101 miles
How many airports are there in São Tomé & Príncipe?
There are 2 airports that handle scheduled passenger flights.
What are the best airports for flights to São Tomé & Príncipe?
The most popular airport for a non-stop flight to São Tomé & Príncipe is:
- Accra (ACC)
What are the best international airports in Africa for flights to São Tomé & Príncipe?
The most popular airport in Africa for a direct flight to São Tomé & Príncipe is:
- Libreville (LBV)
Do all airports in São Tomé & Príncipe operate year-round?
All 2 airports in São Tomé & Príncipe are accessible year-round.
For a better overview adjusted to your travel dates, we recommend using the date filter on the map to filter out your options!
What are the most popular flights to São Tomé & Príncipe?
Which airports in São Tomé & Príncipe offer domestic flights only?
Príncipe Island Airport is the only airport in São Tomé & Príncipe that exclusively serves domestic flights.
