TAP Air Portugal Expands to Florianópolis with New Flights
On September 3, 2024, TAP Air Portugal will begin flying to Florianópolis, a strategic move into the capital of Santa Catarina, Brazil.
The airline is setting up three weekly direct flights from Lisbon to Hercílio Luz International Airport.
This initiative positions Florianópolis as TAP’s twelfth Brazilian destination and bolsters the air link between Brazil and Europe.
Previously, TAP connected eight European cities directly to Brazil, creating gateways from Berlin, Hamburg, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Munich, Vienna, Zurich, and Geneva.
Prospective travelers can now secure tickets starting at 599 euros for a round trip. Sales are open on flytap.com and at various travel agencies.
For this route, TAP is deploying an Airbus A330-200, outfitted with 269 seats—244 in economy and 25 in business class.
The journey spans roughly 11 hours, with departures from Lisbon scheduled between 10:10 and 10:50 AM and arrivals in Florianópolis between 5:15 and 5:55 PM.
Return flights leave Florianópolis between 7:35 and 8:40 PM, touching down in Lisbon the following morning.
TAP’s Strategic Expansion
Luís Rodrigues, TAP’s CEO, has expressed that this new connection was planned carefully.
This timing is crucial, especially with recent adversities like the Rio Grande do Sul disaster and Porto Alegre Airport closure.
Rodrigues is keen on reinforcing TAP’s role as a key player for travelers in both Europe and Brazil.
Even with the cessation of services to Porto Alegre, TAP’s summer schedule remains robust. The airline offers 95 weekly flights linking 11 Brazilian capitals during peak season.
TAP expands, linking 12 Brazilian cities, including São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and now Florianópolis, directly to Portugal.
The expansion by TAP is not just about maintaining a high number of flights; it’s about strategic positioning and service excellence.
This dedication has earned TAP accolades from the World Travel Awards as the top European airline to South America for a decade.
Additionally, the airline has been honored with the prestigious MICE Award for outstanding service.
In short, this expansion into Florianópolis underscores TAP’s commitment to bridging continents, enhancing economic ties, and enriching cultural exchanges.
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