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TMS São Tomé International Airport

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São Tomé International Airport (TMS) serves São Tomé, about 5 km northwest of São Tomé. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATATMS
ICAOFPST
ServesSão Tomé
From centre5 km
Non-stop3
Airlines2
TimezoneAfrica/Sao Tome
Elevation10 m

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The airport in numbers

São Tomé International Airport — facts & history

We pulled São Tomé International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 10,516 passengers in 2005.

Passengers / year
10,516
as of 2005
Elevation
10 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 1994–2005

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from São Tomé International Airport to São Tomé

The airport is about 5 km northwest of São Tomé, about 15 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.

Taxi & apps: Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.

Tipping: Rounding up is accepted almost everywhere.

Transport guidance is generic for this country — check exact details on the airport's own site.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~15 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~15 minmetered
Private transfer~15 minfixed upfront
Car rental~15 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From TMS to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Neves18 km38 min—
Choose and book

Which way suits you from São Tomé International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Sao Tome ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from São Tomé International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 3 destinations, operated by 2 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: TAAG Angola Airlines · TAP Portugal

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at São Tomé International Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near São Tomé International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Sao Tome shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from São Tomé International Airport to the centre of São Tomé?
Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town. The airport is about 5 km northwest of São Tomé, about 15 minutes by road.
Can I use a ride app from São Tomé International Airport?
Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.
What's the cheapest way from São Tomé International Airport to São Tomé?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.
Can I get from São Tomé International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from São Tomé International Airport?
About 3 destinations, including Praia, Santiago Island, Lisbon, Luanda. 2 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is São Tomé International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on São Tomé International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at São Tomé International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes

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