Lisbon to São Tomé (LIS–TMS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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TP TAP Air Portugal
32Q
10:50 AM
WET T1
5:30 PM
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6h 40m
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Lisbon to São Tomé
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 2,837 mi 6h 40m nonstop 1 1-stop hubs

LIS–TMS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. TAP Air Portugal leads the route. The flight covers 2,837 miles in approximately 6h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1 hub offers 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LIS–TMS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TP TAP Air Portugal 1 32Q 6h40 – Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
32Q Airbus A321neo – TP
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: TP (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LIS to TMS direction.
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Sat
1
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Sun
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LIS to TMS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
ACC ~8h 30m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
9
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
São Tomé is 0 hours the same as Lisbon.
LIS: WET · TMS: GMT

When it's 6:00 PM in Lisbon, it's 6:00 PM in São Tomé.
Distance & Flight Time
2,837 mi / 4,566 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 40m.
Visa & Entry

Portuguese passport holders enter Sao Tome and Principe visa-free for stays up to 15 days. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry with at least two blank pages. For stays longer than 15 days, a visa is required and can be obtained through the embassy or an online portal before departure.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to LIS

Metro Red Line runs from downtown Lisbon (Alameda, Oriente) to the airport in 20–25 minutes (€1.85 single, or €0.48 on a Viva Viagem card). Trains run from 6:30am to 1am. The airport has its own station (Aeroporto) at the end of the Red Line.

Taxis from central Lisbon cost €10–15 and take 15–20 minutes with no traffic. Uber and Bolt are widely available at similar or lower prices. AeroBus (Carris) is slower (30–40 min) but cheaper at €4.

Facts

LIS–TMS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lisbon to São Tomé route.
Route details
Distance2,837 mi / 4,566 km
Flight time6h 40m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections1 hubs
Origin: LIS
Full nameLisbon Humberto Delgado Airport
IATA / ICAOLIS / LPPT
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon
Passengers/yr35.0M
Elevation374 ft / 114 m
Destination: TMS
Full nameSão Tomé International Airport
IATA / ICAOTMS / FPST
TimezoneAfrica/Sao_Tome
Elevation33 ft / 10 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LIS to TMS flights.
Nonstop flights from Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport to São Tomé International Airport take approximately 6h 40m. The route covers 2,837 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: TAP Air Portugal.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from LIS to TMS. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ACC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from TMS to LIS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from LIS to TMS

Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) and São Tomé International Airport (TMS) are connected by nonstop service from TAP Air Portugal. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

LIS to TMS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LIS to TMS ranges from 6 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,837 miles (4,566 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via ACC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.