Travel - International
Air
The national airline is Air São Tomé e Príncipe (KY), a subsidiary of TAP Air Portugal. It operates flights regularly between São Tomé and Libreville (Gabon), where they connect with ingoing or outgoing long-haul flights to or from Europe. TAP Air Portugal operates flights from Lisbon and there is also a scheduled flight from Angola.
Approximate flight times
From São Tomé to London is six hours 30 minutes (including stopover in Lisbon).
International airports
São Tomé (TMS), 5.5km (3.5 miles) from the town. Transport to the city centre is by airport bus, minibus or taxi. Airport facilities are fairly limited; left luggage, first aid and tourist information are available.
Departure tax
US$20 per adult, payable in cash on departure for all international flights. US$10 must be paid for children, except those under two years who are exempt.
Sea
The main port is São Tomé, but this is not deep-water and few international cruise lines or other passenger ships call there; however, boats do sail there from Libreville and Doula.
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