Travelling from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) to Sao Tome Island Airport (TMS): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Kotoka International Airport to Sao Tome Island Airport.
Sao Tome Is's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as Accra.
Take your pick of three weekly Kotoka International Airport to Sao Tome Island Airport flights. The 15:40 departure with TAP Portugal is the earliest flight you can take. TAP Portugal operates the latest service of the day at 16:10.
Give yourself enough time to catch your ACC to TMS flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like June? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Jetting into Sao Tome Is (and then exploring more of Sao Tome and Principe!) is a snap with TAP Portugal. This popular airline has direct flights from Kotoka International Airport to Sao Tome Island Airport.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is TAP Portugal.
TAP Portugal is the most punctual carrier that operates ACC to TMS flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) to Sao Tome Island Airport (TMS)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Kotoka International Airport to Sao Tome Island Airport flight is ج.م. 18,821. A return fare is currently ج.م. 17,592. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Book six months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from ACC to TMS.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Kotoka International Airport to Sao Tome Island Airport. If you'd like to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
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Handy information about Kotoka International Airport (ACC)
70.37% of flights leaving from Kotoka International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Kotoka International Airport is about 6 kilometres from central Accra. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching an early flight from Kotoka International Airport to Sao Tome Island Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near ACC:
Arriving at Sao Tome Island Airport (TMS)
If you're coming in on a late Kotoka International Airport to Sao Tome Island Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near TMS:
Getting from Sao Tome Island Airport (TMS) to central Sao Tome Is
Sao Tome Island Airport is approximately 5 kilometres from central Sao Tome Is. The drive time takes around 10 minutes.
When to fly to Sao Tome Island Airport (TMS)
June is the busiest month for flights from Kotoka International Airport to Sao Tome Island Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Sao Tome Is in February.
The warmest month in Sao Tome Is is March, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC and 30ºC. Book your flights from Kotoka International Airport to Sao Tome Island Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from ACC to TMS in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 20ºC and 26ºC on average.
Explore more of Sao Tome and Principe
Get more out of your Sao Tome and Principe getaway by exploring beyond Sao Tome Is. Around 2 kilometres away to the south, Bombon is another city to put on your must-do list. Tick off some of its top sights like L'Atelier Vanilha (Vanilha Factory) while you're here.
Your trip through Sao Tome and Principe wouldn't feel complete without exploring Nazaré. Praia Emília is one of the highlights in this destination, which is roughly 3 kilometres north-west of Sao Tome Is.
