TAP Resumes Flights Between Lisbon and Porto Alegre
TAP Air Portugal has restarted its service connecting Lisbon with Porto Alegre, enhancing travel between Portugal and Brazil.
TAP has officially resumed flights to Porto Alegre, the capital of Rio Grande do Sul, as of April 1.
Flight Schedule:
- Flight TP117 departs from Lisbon at 14:20 and arrives in Porto Alegre at 21:45.
- The route operates three times a week, utilizing the A330-900 neo aircraft, accommodating up to 298 passengers.
Flight Timings:
- Departures from Lisbon: Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 13:05.
- Arrivals in Porto Alegre: 20:25.
- Return flights leave Porto Alegre at 21:55, landing in Lisbon at 12:45.
Statements:
Luís Rodrigues, CEO of TAP, expressed:
“I’m very pleased to be on this flight that marks our return to Porto Alegre… May this route symbolize a new future for Porto Alegre and for TAP.”
Governor Eduardo Leite stated:
“The resumption of direct flights is a sign of resilience and recovery… This route strengthens our historical ties with Portugal and opens up opportunities for tourism.”
In summary, TAP Air Portugal now connects Lisbon to 13 Brazilian cities, reaffirming its commitment to enhancing connectivity between Europe and South America.
