# Aviation route expansions in Portugal

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/aviation-route-expansions-in-portugal
> Updated: 2026-10-30T21:25:50.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

New flight services have been established connecting Portugal to other regions. Smartwings launched a direct route from Prague to Lisbon, operating three times per week. 

Following this, TAP Air Portugal inaugurated a direct connection between Lisbon and São Luís, Brazil. This service, operating twice weekly, provides the state of Maranhão with its first regular air connection to Europe. The route utilizes Airbus A321LR aircraft and includes a stop in Fortaleza on both legs of the journey to boost tourism and business exchange.

TAP Air Portugal has further expanded its international network by launching a direct service between Lisbon and Orlando, Florida. Operating three times weekly on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays using Airbus A330neo aircraft, this new route connects Europe to a major US economic and tourism hub. This expansion brings the airline’s total weekly flights between Portugal and the United States to over 70.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-30: TAP Air Portugal launches new routes to Orlando and São Luís

TAP Air Portugal has launched new routes connecting Lisbon to Orlando, Florida, and São Luís, Brazil, expanding its reach in the North American and South American markets.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tap-air-portugal-launches-direct-flights-between-lisbon-and-so-lus

### 2026-10-23: Smartwings launches direct flights from Prague to Lisbon

Smartwings has introduced a new direct flight service between Prague and Lisbon, operating three times weekly using Boeing 737 aircraft.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/smartwings-launches-direct-flights-from-prague-to-lisbon

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