ST São Tomé and Príncipe: how to get around
Ride apps, airports, driving side and the latest UK travel advice for São Tomé and Príncipe, with a ticket finder to plan your journey.
Travel advice right now
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Quick facts
- Capital
- São Tomé
- Currency
- São Tomé and Príncipe dobra (STN)
- Languages
- Portuguese
- Driving side
- They drive on the right
- Phone code
- +239
- Region
- Middle Africa
Ride apps
We have not been able to confirm a ride-hailing app for São Tomé and Príncipe from the companies' own websites, so we are not guessing. Local taxis and local apps usually exist; ask your hotel or the airport information desk for the trusted option.
Main airports
- TMS São Tomé Airport · São Tomé
- PCP Principe Airport · São Tomé & Príncipe
All 2 main passenger airports we hold for São Tomé and Príncipe (OurAirports), A to Z. Use the ticket finder above to search a flight.
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Getting around São Tomé and Príncipe
We have not added a full getting-around guide for São Tomé and Príncipe yet. See the confirmed ride apps, airports and travel advice above, and use Rome2Rio in the ticket finder to see routes.
Frequently asked questions about getting around São Tomé and Príncipe
Which side of the road do they drive on in São Tomé and Príncipe?
In São Tomé and Príncipe, vehicles drive on the right side of the road.
What is the currency in São Tomé and Príncipe?
The currency is the São Tomé and Príncipe dobra (STN).
Which ride-hailing apps work in São Tomé and Príncipe?
We have not been able to confirm a ride-hailing app for São Tomé and Príncipe from the companies' own websites, so we do not list one.
What are the main airports in São Tomé and Príncipe?
Main airports with scheduled passenger flights include São Tomé Airport (TMS), Principe Airport (PCP).
What is the phone code for São Tomé and Príncipe?
The international dialling code for São Tomé and Príncipe is +239.
Is it safe to travel to São Tomé and Príncipe?
We do not rate safety ourselves. The UK government's travel advice for São Tomé and Príncipe is shown at the top of this page with its current warning level and the date it was last updated. Read the full advice before you book, because other governments may advise differently.
Sources: ride-app company websites, UK FCDO travel advice (Open Government Licence v3.0), OurAirports, Wikidata, Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0). Data last built 13 October 2026. Found a mistake? Tell us and we will fix it.