How to find cheap flights to Sao Tome and Principe
Depart from Dublin when booking your flight to Sao Tome and Principe for the most budget-friendly start to your trip.
Consider touching down at Sao Tome Is for even more value from your fare.
The cheapest time to visit Sao Tome and Principe is generally September.
You'll find one-way flights there from 407 €. The best price for a round-trip ticket is 704 €.
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Book ahead of time. You're more likely to find a bargain and a better range of flight options.
The best time to go to Sao Tome and Principe
To find the month or even day with the cheapest flights, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you're flexible with your dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they show you the lowest fares available that month.
January is one of the busiest months to fly. Travelling in a peak season means more to see and do, but it usually comes at a higher price.
The quietest time to travel is December. Lock in your plane tickets to Sao Tome and Principe then and enjoy sightseeing at a slower pace.
Weather can have a real impact on your trip, so choose your season wisely. Maximum temperatures average 29ºC (84ºF) in March, making it one of the warmest months in Sao Tome and Principe.
July brings cooler conditions, with lows averaging 23ºC (73ºF).
Rain is more frequent in November, while July is usually drier.
Depending on where and when you go, also factor in weather risks like rainy season and periods of extreme heat.
Getting to Sao Tome and Principe
You can book flights to Sao Tome and Principe travelling into Sao Tome International Airport (TMS) in Sao Tome Is.
The airlines carrying the most traffic into this destination, along with approximate monthly flight counts, are:
TAP Air Portugal — 20
TAAG Angola Airlines — 10
Places to visit in Sao Tome and Principe
Sao Tome Is
This headline city in São Tomé Island should be at the very top of any itinerary.
Build in time for classic stops like Centro Cultural Brasil-São Tomé e Príncipe, Forte De Sao Sebastiao and Museu Nacional De Sao Tome & Principe, among other landmarks.
Flying into Sao Tome Is usually means arriving through Sao Tome International Airport (TMS). You’ll find some excellent flight deals to Sao Tome and Principe through this airport.
Ready to lock in your perfect base? Explore the full lineup of hotels in Sao Tome Is.
Good to know
Entry rules can change often, so check in advance whether you'll need a visa or any other documents before you travel. Your travel agent, airline or the local consulate or embassy will have the most up-to-date information.
ATMs (automatic teller machines) are common in cities of every size, from smaller locations to major hubs.
You won't be expected to tip in Sao Tome and Principe. However, paying a little extra is a thoughtful way to acknowledge great service.
The population of Sao Tome and Principe is estimated at about 240,000. São Tomé is the capital.
You won't need to adjust your watch while travelling around this destination, with one standard time zone of UTC+0 inches place.
Sao Tome and Principe is located in Africa within the Middle Africa subregion.
Looking to time your flight to Sao Tome and Principe with something big? Top events worth planning around include Independence Day, Carnival celebrations and Sao Tome Day.
Complete your trip with hotels and a car hire
Booked that cheap ticket to Sao Tome and Principe? Now work out where you'll stay and how you'll travel around. Check out the range of hotels in Sao Tome and Principe and filter your search by review score, star rating and more. You can also browse car hire options in Sao Tome and Principe and choose from pickup locations in cities or at airports.
