Flying from London to Sao Tome Island Airport (TMS): What you need to know
When planning your flight from London to Sao Tome Island Airport (TMS), you'll have a good selection of airports to leave from. Check out London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for departure options. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
Sao Tome Is (where Sao Tome Island Airport is located) and London share the UTC+0 timezone. Easily coordinate travel plans without worrying about time differences.
Your flight from London to TMS won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
In peak travel periods, expect longer queues and get there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
You might be able to make your cheap flight from London to TMS even cheaper by adding a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search to discover where you could make a quick stop. Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) is an option when leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
Located around 31 kilometres from the centre of London, LHR can be reached in about 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour.
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Of all flights leaving London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% touch down on time at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Break up your flight from London to Sao Tome Island Airport with a stop at Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS). A major connection between London Gatwick Airport and TMS, it's a great opportunity to enjoy some downtime before continuing your journey.
LGW is about 80 kilometres from central London. It'll take you 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 30 minutes.
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69.26% of flights departing London Gatwick Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Stansted Airport (STN)
You can book a plane ticket from London to Sao Tome Island Airport (TMS) out of Stansted Airport (STN) with a stopover. Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) is a popular transfer point.
The trip to STN from central London is around 1 hour 25 minutes by public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Take the 'what ifs' out of departure day — stay close to Stansted Airport and know you'll be at the terminal with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early London to Sao Tome Island Airport flight:
Flights that leave from STN touch down at their destination within the expected time frame 64.73% of the time.
About Sao Tome Island Airport (TMS)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from London to Sao Tome Island Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near TMS instead:
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Sao Tome Island Airport (TMS)
R 7,292 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from London to Sao Tome Island Airport. A return flight starts at R 12,020. These prices can change depending on demand.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from London to TMS if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
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The best time to fly from London to Sao Tome Island Airport (TMS)
June is the most popular month for flights from London to Sao Tome Island Airport (TMS). Plan your visit to Sao Tome Is in February for a quieter experience.
Book a London to TMS plane ticket departing in March if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Sao Tome Is to range from 23ºC (73ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from London to Sao Tome Island Airport in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
More about Sao Tome Is
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Sao Tome Is right here. Browse these options after locking in your flight from London to Sao Tome Island Airport:
There are loads of awesome things to do in Sao Tome Is when you're in the mood to sightsee. Start exploring at Centro Cultural Brasil-São Tomé e Príncipe followed by Voltours Tours and Terraço São João da Vargem.
Explore more of Sao Tome and Principe
While Sao Tome Is is an excellent introduction to Sao Tome and Principe, there's much more to discover in Santa Trindade. Located around 161 kilometres to the north-east, this fascinating place has countless things to see and do, including Roça Porto-Real and Príncipe.
Another favourite stop in Sao Tome and Principe, Nova Cuba is roughly 161 kilometres north-east of Sao Tome Is. Plan to visit highlights including Prince National Park.
