Traveling from Lisbon Airport (LIS) to Sao Tome Is Airport (TMS): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Lisbon Airport to Sao Tome Is Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 6 hours 30 minutes.
Sao Tome Is's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as Lisbon.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your LIS 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.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
Jetting into Sao Tome Is (and then seeing more of Sao Tome and Principe!) is a snap with TAP Air Portugal. This popular carrier has direct flights from Lisbon Airport to Sao Tome Is Airport.
TAP Air Portugal is the airline most travelers choose for this route.
Among carriers operating LIS to TMS flights, TAP Air Portugal has the best record for on-time arrivals.
Handy information about Lisbon Airport (LIS)
Of the flights that depart from Lisbon Airport, 56% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Lisbon to Lisbon Airport is approximately 8 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The journey when using public transport takes about 25 minutes.
Get your vacation off to a relaxed start by staying near LIS. Whether you're taking an early flight from Lisbon Airport to Sao Tome Is Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Sao Tome Is Airport (TMS)
If you're getting in on a late Lisbon Airport to Sao Tome Is Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near TMS:
Getting from Sao Tome Is Airport (TMS) to central Sao Tome Is
Sao Tome Is Airport is approximately 3 kilometers from the center of Sao Tome Is. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
It takes around 25 minutes if you're traveling by public transport.
When to fly to Sao Tome Is Airport (TMS)
July is the busiest month for flights from Lisbon Airport to Sao Tome Is Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Sao Tome Is in March.
The warmest month in Sao Tome Is is March, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from Lisbon Airport to Sao Tome Is Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from LIS 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.