Travelling from Quatro de Fevereiro Airport (LAD) to Sao Tome Island Airport (TMS): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Quatro de Fevereiro Airport to Sao Tome Island Airport is 2 hours 5 minutes.
The timezone in Sao Tome Is is UTC+0, which is one hour behind Luanda.
Flights from LAD to TMS start at 08:20 — the first with FLY AO. The last departure is at 12:50 with TAAG. Overall, you can take your pick of eight weekly Quatro de Fevereiro Airport to Sao Tome Island Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport on time to board your LAD to TMS flight.
During popular months like April, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Jetting into Sao Tome Is (and then discovering more of Sao Tome and Principe!) is a breeze with TAAG. This popular carrier has direct flights from Quatro de Fevereiro Airport to Sao Tome Island Airport.
TAAG is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Quatro de Fevereiro Airport (LAD) to Sao Tome Island Airport (TMS)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Quatro de Fevereiro Airport to Sao Tome Island Airport flight is £230. A return plane ticket is currently £293. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Score cheap tickets from LAD to TMS by booking at least five months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Quatro de Fevereiro Airport to Sao Tome Island Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
Save time looking for cheap flights from LAD to TMS by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
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Handy information about Quatro de Fevereiro Airport (LAD)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Quatro de Fevereiro Airport, 69.02% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Quatro de Fevereiro Airport from central Luanda, it'll take about 10 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 3 miles from the airport to the city centre.
Need a convenient hotel near LAD? If you've booked an early flight from Quatro de Fevereiro Airport to Sao Tome Island Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Sao Tome Island Airport (TMS)
If you're arriving on a late Quatro de Fevereiro Airport to Sao Tome Island Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near TMS:
Getting from Sao Tome Island Airport (TMS) to central Sao Tome Is
From Sao Tome Island Airport, Sao Tome Is is approximately 3 miles away. It takes around 10 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When to fly to Sao Tome Island Airport (TMS)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Quatro de Fevereiro Airport to Sao Tome Island Airport. June is the most popular month to head to Sao Tome Is. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Sao Tome Is is March, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from Quatro de Fevereiro Airport to Sao Tome Island Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LAD to TMS in July. Temperatures average between 20ºC (68ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) then.
Explore more of Sao Tome and Principe
Make the most of your Sao Tome and Principe getaway by venturing beyond Sao Tome Is. Around 1 mile away to the south, Bombon is another exciting city to put on your must-do list. Check off some of its popular attractions such as L'Atelier Vanilha (Vanilha Factory) while you're there.
Your travels through Sao Tome and Principe wouldn't be complete without a stop in Nazaré. Praia Emília is a highlight in this destination, which is around 2 miles north-west of Sao Tome Is.