TAP Air Portugal Launches Three New Summer 2025 Routes

TAP Air Portugal Expands Transatlantic Routes for Summer 2025

TAP Air Portugal is set to enhance its transatlantic travel options with the introduction of new routes for the northern summer season of 2025. Travelers can look forward to exciting non-stop flights connecting Lisbon with Los Angeles and Porto with Boston, as well as a unique service from the Azores to San Francisco. These new offerings mark a significant expansion in TAP’s transatlantic network, making it easier than ever for passengers to travel between Europe and the Americas.

New Non-Stop Flights from Lisbon to Los Angeles

The much-anticipated non-stop flights from Lisbon Airport (LIS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) will begin on May 16, 2025. Initially operating three times a week—Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays—TAP will add a fourth weekly flight on Saturdays starting May 26. The outbound flight will depart Lisbon at 09:55, arriving in Los Angeles at 14:40 local time after a flight duration of approximately 12 hours and 45 minutes. Return flights from LAX will leave at 16:40, landing back in Lisbon the next day at noon.

• Flight Details:
  • Route: Lisbon (LIS) to Los Angeles (LAX)
  • Start Date: May 16, 2025
  • Frequency: 3 flights per week (4 from May 26)
  • Aircraft: Airbus A330-900neo, seating 298 passengers

This route marks TAP’s return to Los Angeles since it last operated flights to the city in 1990, emphasizing the airline’s commitment to re-establishing important transatlantic connections.

Direct Services from Porto to Boston

In addition to the Lisbon-Los Angeles route, TAP will introduce direct flights connecting Porto (OPO) to Boston (BOS) starting May 14, 2025. These flights will operate on Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays through October 25, 2025. The flight will leave Porto at 18:05 and arrive in Boston at 20:30, covering a distance of 3,144 miles (5,030 km) in about seven hours and 25 minutes.

• Flight Overview:
  • Route: Porto (OPO) to Boston (BOS)
  • Start Date: May 14, 2025
  • Frequency: 4 flights per week
  • Aircraft: Airbus A321LR, seating 168 passengers

New Connections to San Francisco via Terceira Island

Starting June 3, 2025, TAP will also enhance its service between Lisbon and San Francisco (SFO) by introducing a stopover at Lajes Airport (TER) on Terceira Island in the Azores. This weekly flight will provide a unique connection for travelers from the Azores to the West Coast of the U.S., a first for the region.

• Route Highlights:
  • Lisbon (LIS) to San Francisco (SFO) with a stop at Terceira (TER)
  • Distance: 4,918 miles (7,869 km)
  • First stopover route for connections from the Azores to the U.S. West Coast

Strengthening TAP’s Transatlantic Network

These new routes significantly bolster TAP Air Portugal’s transatlantic network, which already includes flights to major U.S. cities such as New York, Newark, Miami, Washington, and Chicago, alongside its existing Porto-Newark services. Luís Rodrigues, President of TAP, expressed enthusiasm about the new routes, stating, "We are very excited to announce the new flights from Lisbon to Los Angeles and from Porto to Boston, as well as the weekly offer of a direct flight between Terceira and San Francisco. With these new routes, TAP further strengthens its privileged position in the transatlantic connection of customers who want the best air travel between Europe, the Americas, and Africa."

As TAP Air Portugal continues to expand its offerings, travelers can expect more options and greater convenience for transatlantic flights in the summer of 2025.

For more information on TAP Air Portugal’s new routes and to stay updated on travel options, visit the official TAP Air Portugal website. What do you think about these new routes? Share your thoughts in the comments below or explore our related articles for more travel news.