TAP Air Portugal announces New International Route to SÃO LUÍS

Two weekly flights between Lisbon and the capital of Maranhão starting in October 2026.

TAP Air Portugal takes another step in its expansion strategy in Brazil and announces the launch of the Lisbon – São Luís route, starting on October 26, 2026. Two weekly flights will connect Europe directly to Maranhão, through the airline’s hub in Lisbon.

The flights will be operated with Airbus A321LR aircraft, renowned for their comfort and efficiency on long-haul flights, with a capacity of 16 passengers in business class and 155 in economy class, on the Lisbon (LIS) – São Luís (SLZ) – Fortaleza (FOR) – Lisbon (LIS) route twice a week.

Frequencies and schedules

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

São Luís – Lisbon (via Fortaleza): Tuesdays and Fridays, departing at 1:40 a.m., stopping in Fortaleza at 3:00 a.m., departing at 4:30 a.m. and arriving in Lisbon at 2:50 p.m.

With this new connection, TAP expands its destination options in Brazil, facilitating access for European’s to yet another destination in northeastern Brazil.

According to Mário Chaves, COO of TAP Air Portugal: “The launch 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 northeastern Brazil, creating new opportunities for tourism, business, and cultural exchange between Brazil and Portugal.”

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

São Luís becomes the 15th Brazilian city served by direct TAP flights, consolidating its position as the European airline with the largest presence in Brazil, strengthening the historical and cultural ties between Portugal and Brazil, and reaffirming TAP’s role as an air bridge between South America and Europe.

TAP Air Portugal currently flies from London Heathrow, London Gatwick and Manchester airport in the UK and from Dublin in Ireland to Lisbon and Porto with onward connections to Brazil, Africa, Madeira, Azores, the USA and Canada.  TAP has a stop over programme allowing passengers to stop in either Lisbon or Porto on long haul journeys for up to 7 days for no additional air fare.

Tickets for flights from UK to Lisbon and onwards to São Luís do Maranhão can now be booked at https://www.flytap.com/en_gb/