How to find cheap flights to Sao Tome International Airport (TMS)
The lowest price currently available for a one-way flight to Sao Tome International Airport is 407 €. A round-trip plane ticket to TMS right now is 644 €.
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Best time to go to Sao Tome Is
You can usually jump on the cheapest flight to Sao Tome Is in May.
Take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool if you have flexible travel dates. Browse fares for an entire month and find a flight to TMS that fits your budget and itinerary.
Head to Sao Tome Is in January if you prefer to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to TMS, but also when fares are typically more expensive.
December is the quietest period of the year to visit if you want a more relaxed vibe. There's also a good chance you'll find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Sao Tome Is then.
The weather can make or break a holiday, so consider what type of conditions you enjoy travelling in. Sao Tome Is is warmest in March, averaging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
Ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF), July is when temperatures are at their lowest.
With one day of rain on average, July is the driest month in Sao Tome Is.
November brings the wettest conditions. You can expect around 18 days of rainfall if you're heading there then.
Flying to Sao Tome International Airport (TMS): What you need to know
Fly to Sao Tome Is without any detours. These are some of the airlines offering direct flights to Sao Tome International Airport:
If you want to jet off with the carrier that leads the way for punctuality, book your TMS plane ticket with TAP Air Portugal. Up to 31% of its flights into this hub touch down on schedule.
The timezone at TMS is UTC+0.
Eager to get a good night's sleep after your flight to TMS? These hotels near Sao Tome International Airport offer the perfect place to relax and recharge:
Sao Tome International Airport has an on-time performance of 61%. This figure shows how often flights from TMS arrive according to plan.
Sao Tome International Airport is located in Sao Tome Is, São Tomé Island, Sao Tome and Principe.
Getting to central Sao Tome Is from Sao Tome International Airport (TMS)
Central Sao Tome Is is about 3 kilometres from TMS.
Once you've touched down from your flight to TMS, driving to the centre will take around 15 minutes.
You can expect the ride to take roughly 25 minutes when using public transport.
The right hotel can make your trip even better. Here are a few favourites that travellers keep coming back to in Sao Tome Is:
Sao Tome Is highlights
Put these leading sights at the top of your must-do list after hopping off your flight to Sao Tome Is:
Centro Cultural Brasil-São Tomé e Príncipe: An impressive preview of what the city has to offer, this landmark is around 0.97 kilometres northeast of the centre.
Museu Nacional De Sao Tome & Principe: Looking for more reasons to visit Sao Tome Is? This landmark draws in the crowds and is about 2 kilometres northeast of the city centre.
How to get to Ribeira Afonso from Sao Tome International Airport (TMS)
Ribeira Afonso is around 19 kilometres from TMS. Journey times by ride-share or taxi will vary based on traffic and the time of day, so plan ahead before you travel.
Travelling from Sao Tome International Airport (TMS) to Alto Douro
Alto Douro is another city that's easy to reach from Sao Tome International Airport. It's about 19 kilometres away.