Airport
São Tomé International Airport (TMS)
São Tomé International Airport is the main gateway to the city of São Tomé and the surrounding island destinations of São Tomé and Príncipe. Compare transfer options from the airport to the city centre, Príncipe connections and nearby coastal areas, and plan your onward journey with ease.
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About São Tomé International Airport
São Tomé International Airport is the main airport serving São Tomé and Príncipe, a small island nation in the Gulf of Guinea. Located on the northeastern coast of São Tomé Island about 5 kilometres from the capital city of São Tomé, it functions as the country's primary gateway for international arrivals and the key connection point for domestic flights to Príncipe.
The airport operates a single passenger terminal handling both international and regional traffic, with airlines such as TAP Air Portugal, STP Airways, TAAG Angola Airlines, Afrijet and ASKY Airlines linking the islands to destinations including Lisbon, Luanda, Libreville and Accra. A single asphalt runway designated 11/29 measures 2,220 metres and accommodates medium-haul aircraft.
Situated close to the city, the airport is typically reached by taxi or pre-arranged transfer in around 10 to 15 minutes, depending on traffic. Road links connect the terminal to central São Tomé, hotels and nearby coastal areas, making onward travel straightforward for visitors.
Facilities at the airport are modest, with a café, souvenir shop, ATMs and car rental desks available for arriving passengers. Ongoing investment under a long-term airport concession aims to modernise and expand the terminal and runway in the coming years.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
São Tomé International Airport operates passenger services through a single terminal building that handles both domestic and international flights. The terminal is compact, with domestic connections to Príncipe and international services to regional and long-haul destinations sharing the same facilities.
Ground Transportation Services to and from São Tomé International Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from São Tomé International Airport to hotels, the city centre, coastal resorts and other destinations across São Tomé Island.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a professional chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from the airport, business meetings, events or journeys around São Tomé.
Car Rental
Rent a car from São Tomé International Airport for independent travel around the island and onward journeys to nearby destinations.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter buses for groups travelling between São Tomé International Airport, hotels, event venues and other destinations.
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