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Cheap Flights from Lisbon (LIS) to Sao Tome Is (TMS)

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Sao Tome Is.$1,086 per passenger.Departing Fri, 23 Jan, returning Fri, 30 Jan.Return flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Lisbon on Fri, 23 Jan, arriving in Sao Tome Is.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Sao Tome Is on Fri, 30 Jan, arriving in Lisbon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,086, select.
Sao Tome Is.$1,086 per passenger.Departing Fri, 13 Feb, returning Sun, 15 Feb.Return flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Lisbon on Fri, 13 Feb, arriving in Sao Tome Is.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Sao Tome Is on Sun, 15 Feb, arriving in Lisbon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,086, select.
Sao Tome Is.$1,091 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Oct, returning Sun, 25 Jan.Return flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Lisbon on Wed, 29 Oct, arriving in Sao Tome Is.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Sao Tome Is on Sun, 25 Jan, arriving in Lisbon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,091, select.
Sao Tome Is.$1,091 per passenger.Departing Sun, 2 Nov, returning Sun, 30 Nov.Return flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Lisbon on Sun, 2 Nov, arriving in Sao Tome Is.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Sao Tome Is on Sun, 30 Nov, arriving in Lisbon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,091, select.
Sao Tome Is.$1,092 per passenger.Departing Sat, 21 Feb, returning Sat, 28 Mar.Return flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound direct flight with TAP Air Portugal departs from Lisbon on Sat, 21 Feb, arriving in Sao Tome Is.Inbound direct flight with TAP Air Portugal departs from Sao Tome Is on Sat, 28 Mar, arriving in Lisbon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,092, select.
Sao Tome Is.$1,092 per passenger.Departing Sat, 6 Dec, returning Sat, 27 Dec.Return flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound direct flight with TAP Air Portugal departs from Lisbon on Sat, 6 Dec, arriving in Sao Tome Is.Inbound direct flight with TAP Air Portugal departs from Sao Tome Is on Sat, 27 Dec, arriving in Lisbon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,092, select.
Sao Tome Is.$1,092 per passenger.Departing Sat, 28 Mar, returning Sat, 4 Apr.Return flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound direct flight with TAP Air Portugal departs from Lisbon on Sat, 28 Mar, arriving in Sao Tome Is.Inbound direct flight with TAP Air Portugal departs from Sao Tome Is on Sat, 4 Apr, arriving in Lisbon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,092, select.
Sao Tome Is.$1,092 per passenger.Departing Sat, 14 Mar, returning Sat, 21 Mar.Return flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound direct flight with TAP Air Portugal departs from Lisbon on Sat, 14 Mar, arriving in Sao Tome Is.Inbound direct flight with TAP Air Portugal departs from Sao Tome Is on Sat, 21 Mar, arriving in Lisbon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,092, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Lisbon to Sao Tome Is

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Lisbon to Sao Tome Is flights are currently cheapest in January.
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from $1,085
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Direct flights from Lisbon to Sao Tome Is

Lisbon to Sao Tome Is: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Lisbon to Sao Tome Is below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Sao Tome Is.

Lisbon to Sao Tome Is: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$1,085
Cheapest month to flyFebruary
Average flight time6 hrs, 22 mins
Most popular airlineTAP Air Portugal
Average flights per week4

Finding cheap flights from Lisbon to Sao Tome Is: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Lisbon to Sao Tome Is is $1,085. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
6 hours and 22 minutes is the average flight time from Lisbon to Sao Tome Is.
TAP Air Portugal, Euroatlantic Airways Charter and STP Airways fly direct from Lisbon to Sao Tome Is.
As of May 2025, there are 4 flights per week flying from Lisbon to Sao Tome Is.
The cheapest month to fly from Lisbon to Sao Tome Is is usually May 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Lisbon Airport to Sao Tome Is Airport on Friday, 13 February 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 6 hours and 22 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Sao Tome Is but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Sao Tome Is is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, TAP Air Portugal offers the cheapest flight tickets to Sao Tome Is.

Travelling from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Sao Tome Island Airport (TMS): what you need to know

  • Take a direct flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Sao Tome Island Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 6 hours 35 minutes.

  • Lisbon and Sao Tome Is share the same timezone, UTC+0.

  • Every week, there are three Lisbon Portela Airport to Sao Tome Island Airport flights. If you want to take off as soon as possible, take the 00:05 STP Airways flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight is at 23:40 with TAP Portugal.

  • To ensure you get on your LIS to TMS flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.

  • You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.

  • STP Airways is your gateway to discovering Sao Tome Is (and perhaps some other great parts of Sao Tome and Principe!). Check out the direct flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Sao Tome Island Airport offered by this airline.

  • The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is STP Airways.

  • TAP Portugal is the most punctual carrier that offers LIS to TMS flights.

How to find the cheapest flights from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Sao Tome Island Airport (TMS)

  • The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Lisbon Portela Airport to Sao Tome Island Airport flight is $549. A round-trip fare is currently $1,085. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.

  • To score cheap tickets from LIS to TMS, reserve your journey seven months ahead of your departure date.

  • Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Sao Tome Island Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.

  • Landing cheap flights from LIS to TMS couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a new discounted fare appears.

  • Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Sao Tome Island Airport.

Handy information about Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)

  • 64.1% of flights that take off from Lisbon Portela Airport reach their destination on schedule.

  • To reach Lisbon Portela Airport from central Lisbon, it takes around 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • The trip on public transport typically takes 1 hour.

  • Need a handy hotel near LIS? If you're catching an early flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Sao Tome Island Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:

Arriving at Sao Tome Island Airport (TMS)

Getting from Sao Tome Island Airport (TMS) to central Sao Tome Is

  • From Sao Tome Island Airport, Sao Tome Is is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to drive to the centre.

When to fly to Sao Tome Island Airport (TMS)

  • It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Sao Tome Island Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Sao Tome Is. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in February.

  • The warmest month in Sao Tome Is is March, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Sao Tome Island Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.

  • If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LIS to TMS in July. Average temperatures are between 20ºC (68ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) then.

Explore more of Sao Tome and Principe

  • Keep your adventure going and see more of Sao Tome and Principe. Bombon is around 2 kilometres south of Sao Tome Is and is full of exciting things to do, including L'Atelier Vanilha (Vanilha Factory).

  • Any trip through Sao Tome and Principe wouldn't be complete without a stop in Nazaré. Praia Emília is among the highlights in this destination, which is about 3 kilometres north-west of Sao Tome Is.

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