TAP launches flights to Athens

The Lisbon-Athens route begins on July 1st

TAP is launching a new route between Lisbon and Athens, starting July 1st, with five flights per week.

The flights between the capitals of Portugal and Greece will be operated with Airbus A320neo aircraft during the summer months and with Embraer E190 during the IATA winter season.

From Humberto Delgado Airport, flights will depart at 21:30 every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, arriving at Athens International Airport at 03:40 (AM) the following day. In the opposite direction, departures from Athens will take place at 04:40 every Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, arriving in Lisbon at 07:15 (local time).

Athens is a must-visit destination where history meets modern life. The Greek capital charms visitors with its majestic Acropolis and the iconic Parthenon, world-class museums, as well as picturesque neighborhoods like Plaka, filled with cafes and traditional shops. Vibrant markets, panoramic views, and an intense cultural life complete the picture, making Athens a unique destination for every traveler.

From Athens, visitors can also begin exploring top tourist destinations in Greece, such as Delphi with its famous Temple of Apollo, Meteora, known for its "suspended" monasteries, as well as nearby islands like Hydra and Aegina, ideal for a seaside getaway.

Round-trip tickets between Lisbon and Athens are available at www.flytap.com, as well as through travel agents, with prices starting from €119, including all taxes.

From left to right: Mr. Michalis Flerianos, General Manager Greece, Gold Star Aviation; Mr. Rui Macieira, Ambassador of Portugal to Greece; Ms. Ioanna Papadopoulou, Director of Communications & Marketing, AIA (Athens International Airport); Davide Calicchia, Market Manager Italy, Greece, Croatia, Slovenia, Israel and Turkey, TAP Air Portugal; Mr. Paolo Zocconali, Marketing Manager for Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Greece, Israel and East Countries, TAP Air Portugal; and Mr. Laurent Armaos, Director, Economic & Commercial Counsellor, Embassy of Portugal in Greece.

About TAP Air Portugal

TAP Air Portugal is the leading airline of Portugal and a member of the Star Alliance since 2005. With a history beginning in 1945, TAP Air Portugal is based in Lisbon, a privileged hub in Europe at the crossroads with Africa and North, Central, and South America.

TAP Air Portugal is the leading airline globally for connections between Europe and Brazil. The company offers more than 1,000 flights per week to 75 cities, covering 6 airports in Portugal, 10 in North America, 14 in Central and South America, 13 in Africa, and 38 in Europe (excluding Portugal).

TAP is clearly committed to modernizing its fleet and providing the best possible product to its passengers. The Portuguese airline operates one of the youngest fleets in the world, consisting exclusively of Airbus's new-generation NEO aircraft: A320neo, A321neo, A321LR, and A330neo, featuring increased efficiency and reduced emissions. Additionally, TAP has 19 Embraer aircraft in its regional fleet (TAP Express).

According to Airline Ratings, TAP is ranked among the top 20 safest airlines globally for 2026.

Furthermore, TAP Air Portugal has been recognized and awarded as Europe’s Leading Airline to Africa and Europe’s Leading Airline to South America by the World Travel Awards for the years 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025.

20 January 2026

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