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Connecting route · São Tomé and Príncipe → Turkiye

Flights from Sao Tome Island to Istanbul

There are no direct flights from Sao Tome Island to Istanbul. 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
TMSISTACC

Sao Tome Island to Istanbul at a glance

Fastest journey9h 48mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Accra or Libreville

Best ways to fly from Sao Tome Island to Istanbul

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

1
TMS Accra (ACC) IST
Leg 1: TAP Air Portugal · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Same alliance ~9h 48m
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2
TMS Libreville (LBV) IST
Leg 1: Asky Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish 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
+3hIstanbul vs Sao Tome Island
Currency in Istanbul
TRY
Airports
TMS → IST, SAW

Flights from Sao Tome Island to Istanbul: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Sao Tome Island to Istanbul?
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 Sao Tome Island to Istanbul?
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 Sao Tome Island and Istanbul?
The best connecting points are Accra (ACC) and Libreville (LBV). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Sao Tome Island and Istanbul?
Sao Tome Island: São Tomé International Airport (TMS). Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
What is the time difference between Sao Tome Island and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 3 hours ahead of Sao Tome Island.

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