TAP Air Portugal Launches New Nonstop flights between Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Lisbon, Portugal

TAP Air Portugal has launched new nonstop flights between Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Lisbon, Portugal, operating three times weekly on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, with fares starting around $589. The new route offers Central Florida travelers easier access to Portugal and convenient connections to destinations throughout Europe, Africa, and South America via TAP’s Lisbon hub, while expanding the airline’s North American network to more than 80 weekly flights between Portugal and the United States.

Flights depart Orlando at approximately 9:40 PM and arrive in Lisbon the following morning at 10:30 AM, with a flight time of just under eight hours aboard an Airbus A330 featuring Business Class, Economy Prime, and Economy seating.

Portugal is known for its historic cities, beautiful beaches, coastal scenery, and incredible food, including fresh seafood, grilled sardines, bifanas (Portuguese pork sandwiches), and pastéis de nata (custard tarts).

Travelers can explore Lisbon’s colorful neighborhoods, historic trams, castles, and waterfront, take a day trip to the fairytale palaces of Sintra, visit Porto’s famous wine cellars, or head south to the Algarve’s stunning beaches. The new route also makes Lisbon a convenient gateway to destinations throughout Europe, Africa, and South America.

Press Release Below:

TAP AIR PORTUGAL LAUNCHES NEW NONSTOP LISBON–ORLANDO ROUTE, EXPANDING ITS U.S. NETWORK

Airline now serves 12 destinations in North America, with more than 80 weekly flights between Portugal and the United States

New nonstop service operates three times weekly, with fares starting at approximately $589

TAP Air Portugal has launched nonstop service between Lisbon and Orlando, Florida, further strengthening its presence in one of the airline’s key strategic markets. With the addition of Orlando, TAP continues to expand its U.S. network, now operating more than 80 weekly flights between Portugal and the United States.

The new Lisbon–Orlando service operates three times weekly, on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays, aboard an Airbus A330. Fares start at approximately $589 USD. The aircraft features 34 seats in Business Class, 12 in Economy Prime and 240 in Economy Class.

The new nonstop route responds to growing leisure and business travel demand on both sides of the Atlantic, providing travelers with another convenient option for reaching one of the most dynamic and popular destinations in the United States.

“With the launch of the route between Lisbon and Orlando, TAP Air Portugal continues to invest in strengthening its network in North America, a market of enormous importance to the airline. This new route brings Portugal closer to one of the United States’ leading tourist and economic regions, whilst offering our customers opportunities for connections throughout Europe, Africa and South America,” said Renato Inácio, TAP’s chief financial officer.

Through TAP’s Lisbon hub, travelers flying from Orlando can connect to dozens of destinations across Portugal, Europe, Africa and South America. The new service further reinforces the airline’s role in connecting North America with markets across three continents.

“We are excited to welcome TAP Air Portugal and celebrate a new connection that brings Central Florida and Lisbon closer together,” said Lance Lyttle, CEO of the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA), which manages MCO. “Elevating MCO means more than enhancing our airport and the service we provide; it also means expanding the world of destinations within our community’s reach. This new service connects Central Florida’s world-class attractions and innovative business community with Lisbon’s rich culture, stunning architecture, and celebrated cuisine, opening new opportunities to explore, do business, and discover everything our region has to offer.”

The launch is part of TAP’s broader strategy for sustainable growth and improved international connectivity for Portugal. With a network of more than 1,100 weekly flights, the airline continues to bring people, cultures and business opportunities closer together across the Atlantic and beyond.

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About TAP Air Portugal

TAP is Portugal’ s leading airline and is a member of Star Alliance since 2005. Flying since 1945, TAP Air Portugal has its hub in Lisbon, a privileged access platform in Europe, at the crossroads with Africa, North, Central, and South America.

TAP Air Portugal is the world’s leading airline between Europe and Brazil. TAP operates more than 1,250 weekly flights to 89 cities: 10 in North America, 15 in South America, 13 in Africa and the Middle East, seven in Portugal and 43 in the rest of Europe (in addition to Portugal).

TAP has made a clear commitment to modernizing its fleet and offering the best product in the sector to its customers. The Portuguese Airline operates one of the youngest fleets in the world, with all of Airbus’ next generation NEO aircraft: A320neo, A321neo, A321LR, and A330neo, with superior efficiency and reduced emission levels. TAP also operates 19 Embraer aircraft in its regional fleet (TAP Express).

TAP is one of the 20 safest airlines in the world in 2026, according to Airlines Ratings.

TAP Air Portugal has been recognized and awarded as Europe’s Leading Airline to Africa, as well as 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.

Photos Courtesy of Orlando International Airport and Tap Portugal