Non-stop flights to São Tomé (TMS)
São Tomé International Airport is the largest airport in São Tomé & Príncipe. It is São Tomé & Príncipe's main international airport. In total there are 5 airports around the world that have direct flights to São Tomé, spread around 4 cities in 4 countries. Currently, there is one domestic flight to São Tomé.
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All direct flights to São Tomé Top 200 flights with a stopover Airlines flying to São Tomé Best time to visit São Tomé Business Class flights Intercontinental flights International flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 116 flights arriving at São Tomé Airport, which are 28 flights per week or 4 flights per day.
The most frequently departed flights to São Tomé are routes from Príncipe Island (PCP) in São Tomé & Príncipe and Libreville (LBV) in Gabon. These two routes together are operated 80 times this month, and make up for 69% of all monthly arrivals at São Tomé International Airport.
The longest flight to São Tomé TMS is departing from Lisbon (LIS). This non-stop flight takes around 6 hours and 45 minutes and covers a distance of 2,835 miles (4,562 km).
List of all direct flights to São Tomé
Below you can find a list of all cities and countries that have direct flights to São Tomé, ordered by popularity.
Top 200 flights with a stopover
This list contains the 200 most popular airports from which flights depart that require just one stopover to get to São Tomé.
Airlines flying to São Tomé
Currently, there are 5 airlines that fly to São Tomé. Below you can find the list of airlines that operate all TMS flights:
What is the best time to visit São Tomé?
🌴 Tropical
São Tomé is a tropical destination known for its warm climate, with temperatures between 25°C and 30°C (77°F to 86°F) throughout the year. The area is characterized by high humidity and frequent rainfall.
Being located north of the equator, São Tomé experiences its dry season from November to April, making this the perfect time to visit. In this period, you can expect mostly dry conditions, while the wet season will see days of rain. Humidity and temperatures are consistently high all year long.
Business class flights to São Tomé
There are 4 airports that have flights to São Tomé in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights to TMS are listed below:
Intercontinental flights to São Tomé
The only intercontinental flights to São Tomé International Airport (TMS) are from Europe, as of May 2026.
* Please note that there are no direct services from the United States, Canada, Southern America, Central America, the Caribbean, the Middle-East, Southern Asia, China, Japan, Eastern Asia, South-Eastern Asia, Central Asia or Oceania.
Non-stop flights from Europe to São Tomé
STP Airways: year-round flights from Lisbon (LIS).
TAP Portugal (Star Alliance): year-round flights from Lisbon (LIS).
International flights to São Tomé
Flights from Angola to São Tomé
Luanda is the only city in Angola with direct flights to São Tomé. From Luanda, direct flights are offered by TAAG Angola.
All flights from Angola
Flights from Gabon to São Tomé
In Gabon, the only airport that has a direct connection to São Tomé is Libreville. From Libreville, you can fly non-stop with Afrijet or ASKY Airlines.
All flights from Gabon
Flights from Ghana to São Tomé
There is 1 airport in Ghana that has a direct connection to São Tomé, which is Accra. From Accra, direct flights are offered by TAP Portugal (Star Alliance).
All flights from Ghana
Flights from Portugal to São Tomé
In Portugal, the only airport that has a direct connection to São Tomé is Lisbon. From Lisbon, you can fly non-stop with STP Airways or TAP Portugal (Star Alliance).
All flights from Portugal
Domestic flights to São Tomé
Flights from São Tomé & Príncipe to São Tomé
There is just one domestic flight to São Tomé, which is between São Tomé and Príncipe Island. From Príncipe Island, you can fly non-stop with Afrijet or STP Airways.
All flights from São Tomé & Príncipe
Alternative airports near São Tomé
Flying to an alternative airport near São Tomé could give you other options to reach your destination. For example, the possibility to fly with a different airline or alliance, or finding a cheaper airfare. The only alternative airport to São Tomé (TMS) within a range of 125 miles (200 km) is Príncipe Island (PCP).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in São Tomé?
There is 1 airport in São Tomé: São Tomé International Airport (TMS).
What is the best airport to fly into São Tomé?
The most convenient airport to fly into São Tomé is São Tomé International Airport (TMS).
How many airlines fly to São Tomé?
There are 5 airlines flying to São Tomé from 5 airports around the world, as of May 2026.
Which airlines fly to São Tomé?
STP Airways, Afrijet and TAP Portugal operate most flights to São Tomé. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying to São Tomé?
Star Alliance is currently the only alliance flying to São Tomé.
How many nonstop flights are there to São Tomé?
There are roughly 116 flights arriving at São Tomé every month (or 28 flights each week), from a total of 5 airports worldwide.
What is the official name of São Tomé Airport?
The official name of São Tomé Airport is São Tomé International Airport.
What is the airport code of São Tomé Airport?
The airport code of São Tomé Airport is TMS.
What are the most popular flights to São Tomé?
Príncipe Island, Libreville and Luanda are the 3 most popular routes to São Tomé. For a complete overview of all flight routes to São Tomé, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight to São Tomé?
| Príncipe Island to São Tomé | 40m |
| Libreville to São Tomé | 1h |
| Luanda to São Tomé | 2h 15m |
| Accra to São Tomé | 1h 35m |
| Lisbon to São Tomé | 6h 45m |
