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TAP Air Portugal: Floripa to have Direct Flights to Europe 3 times a Week

Published on June 7, 2024 by

After the resumption of negotiations between the Government of Santa Catarina and the TAP Air Portugal, the agreement was closed for flights between Lisbon and FlorianópolisThis achievement represents a significant milestone in the international connection of Florianópolis, that is, reinforcing the city's importance in the global tourism and business scenario.

Start of Regular Flights

Starting in September of this year, TAP Air Portugal will offer three weekly flights, with landings and takeoffs from Florianópolis, conhecido como Floripa Airport. Este novo serviço será operado com a aeronave Airbus A330-200, capaz de transportar 269 passageiros, sendo 244 em classe Econômica e 25 em Executiva. Sendo assim, os voos começarão no dia 3 de setembro, estabelecendo uma nova era de conectividade entre Santa Catarina e a Europa.

Hours and Days of Operation

Firstly, flights between Florianópolis and Lisbon will operate on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. These days are chosen to provide greater flexibility and convenience for passengers, allowing multiple connection options to various destinations in Europe. This service not only facilitates international mobility but also boosts tourism and business in Santa Catarina.

Strategic Importance of Florianópolis

The choice of Florianópolis As TAP's 12th destination in Brazil, it highlights the city as a strategic point on the global aviation map. This new route will allow TAP to continue developing its diversification strategy in the Brazilian market, which is the most important for the company. Furthermore, it reinforces Portugal's geographic location as a gateway to more than 50 European destinations.

Economic and Tourist Benefits

Beto Martins, Secretary of Ports, Airports, and Railways (SPAF), emphasized that the joint actions will allow TAP to sell tickets throughout Europe, increasing the state's international connections. This will provide Santa Catarina with new connections to North America in addition to Europe, further expanding business and tourism opportunities.

Leaders' Statements

Luis Rodrigues, CEO of TAP, emphasized that the launch of the flight to the state of Santa Catarina had been under consideration and consideration for some time. "For TAP, it's very important that we were able to bring forward the launch of this new route to a time when, due to the state of emergency in Rio Grande do Sul and the closure of Porto Alegre airport, the South of Brazil is in dire need. An increase in supply to our largest market, Brazil, is normal and desirable," he noted.

Impact on TAP Operations

The new route to Florianópolis permitirá à TAP manter o nível de oferta de voos recorde durante o verão europeu, mesmo com a suspensão dos voos para Porto Alegre. Dessa forma, durante este período, a TAP oferecerá 95 voos semanais, com uma média de mais de 13 voos por dia, partindo de 11 capitais de estados brasileiros. Esta robusta operação demonstra o compromisso da TAP com o mercado brasileiro e a importância de Florianópolis como um hub estratégico.

Welcome to Floripa TAP!

The new route between Florianópolis and Lisbon represents a significant advance in Santa Catarina's international connectivity. This service not only facilitates travel between Brazil and Europe but also promotes the region's economic and tourism development. The collaboration between the Santa Catarina State Government and TAP Air Portugal demonstrates the importance of strategic partnerships for growth and global integration.

With information @ SECOM Government of Santa Catarina

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