The new route from Lisbon to the Greek capital will commence operations on 1 July.
As part of the upcoming 2026 summer season, TAP Air Portugal will begin operating a new route between Lisbon and Athens on 1 July. This new route, which will also continue during the 26/27 winter season, will have five weekly flights.
Flights between the Portuguese and Greek capitals will be operated with Airbus A320neo aircraft during the summer months and with Embraer E190 aircraft during the IATA winter months.
From Lisbon’s Humberto Delgado Airport, flights will depart at 9:30 p.m. on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos Airport at 3:40 a.m. the following day. In the opposite direction, departures from Athens will be at 4:40 a.m. on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, arriving in Lisbon at 7:15 a.m. (local time).
Athens is a must-see and unique destination, where history and modernity meet. The Greek capital enchants visitors with its majestic Acropolis and iconic Parthenon, world-class museums and picturesque neighbourhoods such as Plaka, full of traditional cafés and shops. Its lively markets, panoramic views and vibrant cultural life make the Greek capital a unique destination for any traveller.
From Athens, you can also discover other great tourist destinations in Greece, such as Delphi, with its famous Temple of Apollo, Meteora, known for its monasteries built on impressive rock formations, and nearby islands such as Hydra or Aegina, ideal for a getaway and enjoying their crystal-clear waters.
Return flights between Lisbon and Athens are available at www.flytap.com or through travel agencies, with prices starting at £119, including taxes.
About TAP AIR PORTUGAL
TAP is Portugal’s leading airline and a member of Star Alliance since 2005. Founded in 1945, TAP Air Portugal has its hub in Lisbon, a privileged location in Europe, situated at the crossroads between Africa and North, Central and South America.
TAP Air Portugal is the world’s leading airline for connections between Europe and Brazil. The company operates more than 1,000 weekly flights to 75 cities, including six airports in Portugal, ten in North America, fourteen in Central and South America, thirteen in Africa and thirty-eight in Europe (in addition to Portugal).
TAP is firmly committed to modernising its fleet and offering its customers the best product in the industry. The Portuguese airline operates one of the most modern fleets in the world, consisting entirely of new-generation Airbus NEO aircraft: A320neo, A321neo, A321LR and A330neo, which offer greater efficiency and lower emission levels. TAP also operates 19 Embraer aircraft in its regional fleet (TAP Express).
In 2025, TAP was ranked by AirlineRatings as the safest airline in Europe and the eleventh safest in the world. TAP Air Portugal has been recognised and awarded as Europe’s Leading Airline to Africa and Europe’s Leading Airline to South America by the World Travel Awards in 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025.