Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Sao Tome Island Airport (TMS): what you need to know
Sao Tome Is's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as London.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport with enough time to board your LHR to TMS flight.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
Enjoy a quick visit to another city or simply break up your journey with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Sao Tome Island Airport. Many passengers pass through Lisbon Portela Airport when flying between LHR and TMS.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Sao Tome Island Airport (TMS)
Right now, Rs150,929 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Sao Tome Island Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs230,627. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from LHR to TMS, book early. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when looking for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Sao Tome Island Airport.
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Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Of the departures from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% touch down on time at their destination.
London Heathrow Airport is about 31 kilometres from central London. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Get your break off to a stress-free start by staying near LHR. Whether you're boarding an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Sao Tome Island Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Sao Tome Island Airport (TMS)
If you're getting in on a late London Heathrow Airport to Sao Tome Island Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near 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 reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Sao Tome Island Airport (TMS)
June is the most popular month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Sao Tome Island Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Sao Tome Is in February.
Book your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Sao Tome Island Airport for March if you want to visit Sao Tome Is during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 30ºC.
July sees average temperatures of between 20ºC and 26ºC. Look for cheap tickets from LHR to TMS sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Sao Tome and Principe
Take your travels further and dive deeper into Sao Tome and Principe. Bombon is around 2 kilometres south of Sao Tome Is and has plenty of things to keep you busy, including L'Atelier Vanilha (Vanilha Factory).
Another well-known destination in Sao Tome and Principe, Nazaré is located about 3 kilometres north-west of Sao Tome Is. Plan to visit highlights including Praia Emília.