Flights to São Tomé and Principe

Flying to São Tomé - here are your options

Flying to São Tomé from the United States:

The flight duration to São Tomé can vary significantly depending on your starting city and the number and length of any layovers. Generally, there are no direct flights from the USA to São Tomé, so you'll need to connect through a major hub, most likely in Europe or Africa, such as Lisbon in Portugal or Accra in Ghana, or Luanda in Angola. The total travel time can range from about 16 to 30 hours or more, again, depending on the specifics of your flight.

Flying to São Tomé from Europe:

Europe offers more direct flight options, especially from cities with large Portuguese-speaking communities due to historical ties with São Tomé and Príncipe. If you're flying out from Lisbon, there are direct flights that will get you to São Tomé in approximately 6 to 7 hours.

For other European cities, like London, Paris or Frankfurt, you may have to connect through Lisbon or other suitable hubs such as Accra or Luanda, which could bring your total travel time to approximately at least 14 hours.

Flying to São Tomé from Asia:

Flying from Asia, you're looking at a more prolonged travel experience due to the significant distance. Typically, you will connect through Middle Eastern cities like Dubai or Doha, or Europe, or Africa depending on the airline. The total journey might range from about 18 hours to well over 24 hours – or even more with longer layovers or multiple connections.

Flying to São Tomé from Latin America :

You can connect either via Europe (Lisbon) or taking a flight from Brazil to Luanda in Angola and then on to São Tomé.

Flying to São Tomé from Africa:

Lagos, Nigeria: This is one of the closest major cities on the African mainland to São Tomé. Flights from Lagos to São Tomé might include direct options or require a stopover, likely in another West African city. The flight time is relatively short, typically around 1 to 2 hours direct.

Accra, Ghana: You can often find direct flights from Accra to São Tomé with a flight time of roughly 1.5 to 2.5 hours.

Luanda, Angola: Direct flights are available from Luanda, taking about 2 hours. There might also be options with a stopover, depending on the airline and day of travel.J

ohannesburg, South Africa: There are no direct flights from Johannesburg to São Tomé.

Flying to São Tomé

Travel Distance to São Tome

Travelling from the United States, Europe, or Asia to São Tomé involves covering significant distances. The actual distance can vary based on the specific starting point and the flight path chosen. Additionally, since there are generally no direct flights to São Tomé from most of these locations, the actual distance flown is often longer than the straight-line distance due to layovers and connecting flights required to reach the destination.

North America

Here are some rough estimates for travel distances from selected locations on the US East Coast, US West Coast, Europe, and a few Asian countries to São Tomé:US East Coast (e.g., New York City, NY): Roughly 5,800 miles (9,334 kilometers) US West Coast (e.g., Los Angeles, CA): Roughly 8,200 miles (13,196 kilometers)

Europe:

Lisbon, Portugal: Approximately 2,900 miles (4,667 kilometers)

London, United Kingdom: About 3,600 miles (5,793 kilometers)

Paris, France: Roughly 3,500 miles (5,632 kilometers)

Frankfurt, Germany: Approximately 3,800 miles (6,115 kilometers)

Asia:

Beijing, China: About 8,700 miles (14,002 kilometers)

Tokyo, Japan: Roughly 9,500 miles (15,288 kilometers)

Delhi, India: Approximately 6,500 miles (10,461 kilometers)

Bangkok, Thailand: About 7,600 miles (12,231 kilometers)

São Tomé and Príncipe is relatively closer to the African mainland here are distances from some key cities on the African continent:

Lagos, Nigeria: Approximately 520 miles (837 kilometers)

Accra, Ghana: Roughly 1,140 miles (1,835 kilometers)

Luanda, Angola: About 750 miles (1,207 kilometers)

Johannesburg, South Africa: Roughly 2,260 miles (3,637 kilometers)

Nairobi, Kenya: About 2,680 miles (4,313 kilometers)

Cairo, Egypt: Approximately 3,430 miles (5,520 kilometers)

Dakar, Senegal: Roughly 2,100 miles (3,380 kilometers

FAQ

How do you get from São Tomé to Principe?

You typically take a short domestic flight; there is also a ferry service, but it's less frequent and takes longer.

What airlines fly to São Tomé and Príncipe?

STP Airways and TAP Air Portugal are the main airlines that operate flights to São Tomé and Príncipe, generally with a connection in Lisbon.

How long is the flight from São Tomé to Principe?

The flight time is about 35 minutes

. How long is the flight from Portugal to São Tomé and Príncipe?

The direct flight time from Lisbon to São Tomé is approximately 6 to 7 hours.