GOL Linhas Aéreas to launch Rio de Janeiro–Lisbon route

GOL Linhas Aéreas Rio de Janeiro Lisbon aviation expansion intercontinental flights

GOL Linhas Aéreas has announced its strategic entry into the European market with a new non-stop route connecting Rio de Janeiro (Galeão) and Lisbon. The service is scheduled to debut on September 16, 2026, initially offering four weekly frequencies.

Following the launch, the airline plans to expand the operation to five weekly flights starting November 24, 2026, to accommodate high demand during the peak travel season. The intercontinental service will be operated using Airbus A330 wide-body aircraft. This expansion marks the company's first direct connection between Brazil and Europe.

Entities

Airbus · GOL Linhas Aéreas · Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport · Mateus Pongeluppi · Rio de Janeiro/Galeão International Airport

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[● 2 SOURCES] The flights will be operated using Airbus A330 wide-body aircraft. kiosquedaaviacao.pt · www.melhoresdestinos.com.br
[● 2 SOURCES] The route between Rio de Janeiro (Galeão) and Lisbon will increase to five weekly frequencies starting November 24, 2026. kiosquedaaviacao.pt · www.melhoresdestinos.com.br
[● 2 SOURCES] GOL will launch its first non-stop service between Brazil and Europe on September 16, 2026. kiosquedaaviacao.pt · www.melhoresdestinos.com.br

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GOL reforça rota Rio de Janeiro – Lisboa com quinto voo semanal a partir de novembro - Kiosque da Aviação [kiosquedaaviacao.pt]

16 days ago

Gol aumenta voos entre Rio de Janeiro e Lisboa antes mesmo da estreia da rota [www.melhoresdestinos.com.br]

15 days ago

Azul terá voo direto entre Pelotas (RS) e Campinas (SP) a partir de outubro [www.panrotas.com.br]

15 days ago