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Flights from Istanbul to Sao Tome Island

There are no direct flights from Istanbul to Sao Tome Island. The easiest way is one stop via Accra or Libreville, about 9h 48m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 9h 48m
ISTTMSACC

Istanbul to Sao Tome Island at a glance

Fastest journey9h 48mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Accra or Libreville

Best ways to fly from Istanbul to Sao Tome Island

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
IST Accra (ACC) TMS
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: TAP Air Portugal
Same alliance ~9h 48m
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2
IST Libreville (LBV) TMS
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Asky Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~10h 00m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
5,060 km3,142 miles
Journey time
9h 48mestimate
Time difference
-3hSao Tome Island vs Istanbul
Currency in Sao Tome Island
USD
Airports
IST, SAW → TMS

Flights from Istanbul to Sao Tome Island: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Sao Tome Island?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Accra and Libreville. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Sao Tome Island?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 9h 48m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,060 km.
Where do you change planes between Istanbul and Sao Tome Island?
The best connecting points are Accra (ACC) and Libreville (LBV). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Istanbul and Sao Tome Island?
Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW). Sao Tome Island: São Tomé International Airport (TMS).
What is the time difference between Istanbul and Sao Tome Island?
Sao Tome Island is 3 hours behind Istanbul.

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