Flights to São Tomé
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
São Tomé is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is São Tomé International Airport (TMS), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,283 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| São Tomé International Airport | TMS | 5 km (3 mi) | 7,283 ft | 33 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 7,283 ft, TMS handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 33 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
Book a flight to São Tomé
Our airline partner is activating live fares for this site; the search below opens the moment that is done. Hotels can be booked now.
Routes to and from São Tomé
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| São Tomé to Kinshasa | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1,086 km (675 mi) | about 2 h 9 min |
| São Tomé to Lagos | Nigeria | 774 km (481 mi) | about 1 h 45 min |
| São Tomé to Abidjan | Ivory Coast | 1,316 km (817 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| São Tomé to Kano | Nigeria | 1,312 km (815 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| São Tomé to Ibadan | Nigeria | 843 km (524 mi) | about 1 h 50 min |
| São Tomé to Luanda | Angola | 1,249 km (776 mi) | about 2 h 21 min |
| São Tomé to Abuja | Nigeria | 973 km (605 mi) | about 2 h |
| São Tomé to Kumasi | Ghana | 1,165 km (724 mi) | about 2 h 15 min |
| São Tomé to Lomé | Togo | 888 km (552 mi) | about 1 h 53 min |
| São Tomé to Port Harcourt | Nigeria | 495 km (307 mi) | about 1 h 23 min |
| São Tomé to Brazzaville | Republic of the Congo | 1,079 km (671 mi) | about 2 h 8 min |
| São Tomé to Accra | Ghana | 963 km (599 mi) | about 1 h 59 min |
| São Tomé to Kaduna | Nigeria | 1,136 km (706 mi) | about 2 h 12 min |
| São Tomé to Benin City | Nigeria | 678 km (422 mi) | about 1 h 37 min |
| São Tomé to Onitsha | Nigeria | 646 km (402 mi) | about 1 h 35 min |
| São Tomé to Abobo | Ivory Coast | 1,320 km (820 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| São Tomé to Douala | Cameroon | 529 km (328 mi) | about 1 h 26 min |
| São Tomé to Yaoundé | Cameroon | 661 km (411 mi) | about 1 h 36 min |
| São Tomé to Aba | Nigeria | 535 km (332 mi) | about 1 h 26 min |
| São Tomé to Maiduguri | Nigeria | 1,463 km (909 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| São Tomé to Ilorin | Nigeria | 939 km (584 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| São Tomé to Jos | Nigeria | 1,093 km (679 mi) | about 2 h 9 min |
| São Tomé to Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam | 11,081 km (6,886 mi) | about 14 h 57 min |
| São Tomé to Jakarta | Indonesia | 11,130 km (6,916 mi) | about 15 h 1 min |
| São Tomé to Bengaluru | India | 7,927 km (4,926 mi) | about 10 h 55 min |
| São Tomé to Lima | Peru | 9,337 km (5,802 mi) | about 12 h 43 min |
| São Tomé to Bogotá | Colombia | 8,986 km (5,584 mi) | about 12 h 16 min |
| São Tomé to Singapore | Singapore | 10,798 km (6,710 mi) | about 14 h 36 min |
| São Tomé to Dar es Salaam | Tanzania | 3,697 km (2,297 mi) | about 5 h 29 min |
| São Tomé to Bangkok | Thailand | 10,406 km (6,466 mi) | about 14 h 5 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for São Tomé?
São Tomé International Airport (TMS) is the closest large airport at 5 km (3 mi). It is the only one with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How far is TMS from São Tomé city centre?
5 km (3 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to São Tomé on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.