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£490+ Cheap flights to São Tomé and Príncipe

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— TMS
15 Oct — 22 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Flights to São Tomé and Príncipe in 2025

Find the latest flights to São Tomé and Príncipe in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 15 September 2025.

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£490

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£939
1/1-19/1
  • 1/1-19/1
  • 4 total stops
  • 55h 25m total
  • London to São Tomé
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Cheapest flights to São Tomé and Príncipe
Explore the most affordable flight options available to São Tomé and Príncipe. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 15 September 2025.

Fri 10/1018:45LHR - TMS
1 stop23h 35mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sat 25/1021:35TMS - LHR
1 stop15h 05mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 13/9£882
Fri 10/1021:15LGW - TMS
3 stops45h 20mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sat 25/1021:35TMS - LGW
2 stops36h 30mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 13/9£913
Fri 19/919:50LHR - TMS
1 stop22h 30mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Fri 26/919:40TMS - LHR
2 stops13h 40mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 13/9£1,045
Fri 19/910:35LGW - TMS
1 stop31h 45mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Fri 26/919:40TMS - LGW
1 stop19h 00mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 13/9£1,091
Fri 19/910:55LGW - TMS
2 stops31h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 26/919:40TMS - LGW
3 stops34h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/9£1,174
Sun 21/914:45LHR - TMS
2 stops46h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 28/912:30TMS - LHR
2 stops24h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/9£1,182

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonSão Tomé

LGW - TMS

LGWTMS

London Gatwick

Thu 1/1

10:45-12:10

2 stops25h 25m

Sao Tome Is

Mon 19/1

13:10-19:10

2 stops30h 00m

£490

LondonSão Tomé

LHR - TMS

LHRTMS

London Heathrow

Thu 1/1

16:30-12:10

2 stops19h 40m

Sao Tome Is

Mon 19/1

13:10-22:40

2 stops33h 30m

£554

LondonSão Tomé

LGW - TMS

LGWTMS

London Gatwick

Mon 9/3

21:25-18:05

2 stops44h 40m

Sao Tome Is

Sun 15/3

20:00-15:45

1 stop19h 45m

£726

LondonSão Tomé

LHR - TMS

LHRTMS

London Heathrow

Fri 10/10

18:45-17:20

1 stop23h 35m

Sao Tome Is

Sat 25/10

21:35-13:40

1 stop15h 05m

£882

LondonSão Tomé

LGW - TMS

LGWTMS

London Gatwick

Fri 10/10

21:15-17:35

3 stops45h 20m

Sao Tome Is

Sat 25/10

21:35-11:05

2 stops36h 30m

£913

LondonSão Tomé

LHR - TMS

LHRTMS

London Heathrow

Mon 9/3

20:15-17:40

3 stops21h 25m

Sao Tome Is

Sun 15/3

07:00-14:25

3 stops31h 25m

£1,042

LondonSão Tomé

LHR - TMS

LHRTMS

London Heathrow

Mon 9/3

06:20-12:15

2 stops29h 55m

Sao Tome Is

Sun 15/3

12:30-13:45

3 stops25h 15m

£1,154

LondonSão Tomé

LHR - TMS

LHRTMS

London Heathrow

Sat 27/12

18:30-18:05

2 stops23h 35m

Sao Tome Is

Sat 10/1

22:25-11:25

1 stop13h 00m

£1,420

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Everything you need to know about your flight to São Tomé and Príncipe

How long is the flight to São Tomé and Príncipe?

On average, a flight from London to São Tomé and Príncipe takes 22 hours 16 minutes. Flights to São Tomé and Príncipe from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to São Tomé and Príncipe?

The most popular airline flying from London to São Tomé and Príncipe is TAP AIR PORTUGAL.

TAP AIR PORTUGAL
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
From £909

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to São Tomé and Príncipe?

The cheapest airline flying from London to São Tomé and Príncipe is TAP AIR PORTUGAL.

Reviews of airlines servicing São Tomé and Príncipe

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to São Tomé and Príncipe. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to São Tomé and Príncipe. Reviews last updated 15 September 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with TAP AIR PORTUGAL to São Tomé and Príncipe have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
7.1
Good
1,977 reviews
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Entertainment

6.3

Food

6.2

Boarding

7.0

Comfort

7.1

Overall

7.1

Crew

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Paul,Jun 2025

MIA - LIS

The flight on 2 June was cancelled and all I heard was to pick up bags and return next day. I did not hear or was sent a text message on hotel accommodation that other passengers received.
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
7.1
Good
1,977 reviews
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
7.1
Good
1,977 reviews
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Entertainment

6.3

Food

6.2

Boarding

7.0

Comfort

7.1

Overall

7.1

Crew

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Paul,Jun 2025

MIA - LIS

The flight on 2 June was cancelled and all I heard was to pick up bags and return next day. I did not hear or was sent a text message on hotel accommodation that other passengers received.

FAQs about flying to São Tomé and Príncipe

  • Can I find cheaper flights to São Tomé and Príncipe if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to São Tomé and Príncipe on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to São Tomé and Príncipe?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, TAP AIR PORTUGAL is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to São Tomé and Príncipe.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in São Tomé and Príncipe?

    Sao Tome Is is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in São Tomé and Príncipe. One-way flights to Sao Tome Is typically cost £318, while return flights cost around £416.

  • Where does the fastest flight to São Tomé and Príncipe depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to São Tomé and Príncipe, London offers the quickest one-way flight (19 hours 40 minutes).

  • Are there hotels close to Sao Tome Is?

    Yes. Sao Tome Is has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Hotel O Bigodes is the closest property to Sao Tome Is (0.0 mi away from Sao Tome Is).

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