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TAP Air Portugal announces new international route to São Luís

From left to right: Jacira Haickel, Vice-President for Tourism Affairs of the Commercial Association of Maranhão; Carlos Antunes, TAP Director for the Americas; Iracema Vale, President of the Legislative Assembly of Maranhão; Carlos Brandão, Governor of the State of Maranhão; Mário Chaves, Chief Operating Officer of TAP; Socorro Araújo, Secretary of Tourism of the State of Maranhão; Monique Henriques - Business Director of Motiva Airports
Image credit: TAP Air Portugal

TAP Air Portugal will launch two weekly flights between Lisbon and São Luís from 26 October 2026.

The flights will be operated with Airbus A321LR aircraft, which are recognised for their comfort and efficiency on long-haul flights. They will have the capacity for 16 Business Class passengers and 155 Economy Class passengers.

Mário Chaves, COO of TAP Air Portugal, said: “The start of the Lisbon–São Luís route represents another strategic step in strengthening our network of destinations between Europe and Brazil. We are expanding the connectivity of our hub in Lisbon with the Brazilian Northeast, creating new opportunities for tourism, business and cultural exchange between Brazil and Portugal.”

São Luís is the 15th Brazilian city served by direct TAP flights.

“This is another important achievement for our tourism, which is strengthening and growing every day. With this new TAP route, we are shortening the distance between Europe and Maranhão,” said Maranhão Governor Carlos Brandão. “With this flight, Maranhão expands its international presence and sparks interest in our culture, gastronomy, history, and natural beauty. Without a doubt, this will bring more positive impacts to tourism and the state’s economy.”

Passengers can book tickets on www.flytap.com or through travel agents.

Frequencies and schedules

Lisbon – São Luís: Mondays and Thursdays, departure at 7:05 pm and arrival at 12:10 am the following day.

São Luís – Lisbon (via Fortaleza): Tuesdays and Fridays, departure at 1:40 am, layover in Fortaleza at 3:00 am, departure at 4:30 am and arrival in Lisbon at 2:50 pm.

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