Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Sao Tome Island Airport (TMS): what you need to know
London and Sao Tome Is are in the UTC+0 timezone. This means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your LGW to TMS flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to visit a new city along the way, look for a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Sao Tome Island Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Lisbon Portela Airport is a popular stop between LGW and TMS.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Sao Tome Island Airport (TMS)
R 6,967 is currently the lowest price for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Sao Tome Island Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 13,465. These fares can change depending on demand.
To score cheap tickets from LGW to TMS, book in advance. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Sao Tome Island Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across every month and snap up a great deal.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from LGW to TMS.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Sao Tome Island Airport.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
69.26% of flights that depart London Gatwick Airport land at their destination on schedule.
London Gatwick Airport is about 80 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of about 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near LGW. Whether you're taking an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Sao Tome Island Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Sao Tome Island Airport (TMS)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late London Gatwick Airport to Sao Tome Island Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near TMS instead:
Getting from Sao Tome Island Airport (TMS) to central Sao Tome Is
From Sao Tome Island Airport, Sao Tome Is is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Sao Tome Island Airport (TMS)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Sao Tome Island Airport. June is the most popular month to head to Sao Tome Is. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Sao Tome Is is March, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from London Gatwick Airport to Sao Tome Island Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from LGW to TMS in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) on average.
Explore more of Sao Tome and Principe
Add a new chapter to your Sao Tome and Principe adventure with a visit to Bombon, located about 2 kilometres south of Sao Tome Is. L'Atelier Vanilha (Vanilha Factory) is just one of the popular sights to put on your itinerary.
Time for another stop? Make your way to Nazaré. It's roughly 3 kilometres north-west of Sao Tome Is and boasts highlights like Praia Emília.