ROUTES - From Doha to the World: Qatar Airways Takes Off to Over 160 Global Destinations This Summer

The World’s Best Airline, as voted by Skytrax in 2025 for the ninth time, is adding 26 destinations to its network starting today With its return to iconic gateways in Asia and Europe and the launch of new routes in the Americas, the airline is restoring connectivity to key global markets

Qatar Airways’ award-winning travel experience includes secure and seamless transfers through its Hamad International Airport hub, and inflight connectivity with Starlink – the fastest Wi-Fi in the sky

DOHA, Qatar – Qatar Airways continues to deliver on its commitment to network restoration, and is steadily expanding its reach to more than 160 gateways for the ease and convenience of international travellers. Starting today, the airline is returning to 26 destinations in key global markets.
The World’s Best Airline, as voted by Skytrax in 2025 for the ninth time, resumed safe and secure operations from March 2026 to over 60 destinations. It gradually began rebuilding its network to facilitate connectivity across the globe, and will now serve more than 160 destinations this summer.
Qatar Airways’ award-winning passenger experience is delivered on the tenets of operational reliability and safety. The airline delivered 84.42% on-time performance in 2025, which has been recognised by Cirium – the leading aviation analytics organisation, with the prestigious Platinum Award for Operational Excellence. Travellers also benefit from seamless transfers through Qatar Airways’ hub, Hamad International Airport.
A destination in its own right, Hamad International Airport is home to Qatar Duty Free’s extensive portfolio of diverse lifestyle and dining outlets for travellers from every walk of life. The travel experience is made more rewarding through the airline’s loyalty programme, Privilege Club. Members can earn and spend Avios during their journey to unlock future benefits.
The airline’s onboard experience is supported by Starlink, the fastest Wi-Fi in the sky. More than 140 Qatar Airways aircraft are equipped with Starlink, making it the world’s first and largest Starlink-equipped widebody fleet. Passengers in both Premium and Economy cabins enjoy Wi-Fi speeds of up to 500 Mbps per aircraft.
Qatar Airways’ Summer 2026 Global Network
Along with the previously announced Port Sudan (PZU) route to be launched on 2 July, the airline is returning to the following African destinations:
Kigali (KGL), Rwanda, with two weekly flights
Seychelles (SEZ), Seychelles, with four weekly flights
Marrakesh (RAK), Morocco, with seven weekly flights
With service to Caracas (CCS) and Bogotá (BOG) starting from 22 July, its return to Philadelphia (PHL) from 1 August, Qatar Airways is reinstating its network in the Americas with four weekly flights to Boston (BOS). As the Official Airline Partner of the FIFA World Cup 2026™, Qatar Airways is increasing its service to Boston from four to seven weekly flights to support fan travel during football’s biggest tournament.

Additional FIFA host cities supported by Qatar Airways’ increased flights include:

Los Angeles (LAX), USA: increased from four to seven weekly flights
Miami (MIA), USA: increased from seven to 10 weekly flights
San Francisco (SFO), USA: increased from four to seven weekly flights
In Asia and Asia Pacific, the airline is returning to the following destinations:
Adelaide (ADL), Australia, with seven weekly flights
Almaty (ALA), Kazakhstan, with seven weekly flights
Auckland (AKL), New Zealand, with seven weekly flights
Baku (GYD), Azerbaijan, with seven weekly flights
Osaka (KIX), Japan, with five weekly flights
Tashkent (TAS), Uzbekistan, with four weekly flights
Tbilisi (TBS), Georgia, with seven weekly flights
Tokyo Haneda (HND), Japan, with four weekly flights (increased to seven weekly flights from 1 August)
Yerevan (EVN), Armenia, with four weekly flights
Qatar Airways’ expanded service in Europe includes the following destinations:
Belgrade (BEG), Serbia, with four weekly flights
Brussels (BRU), Belgium, with seven weekly flights
Budapest (BUD), Hungary, with four weekly flights
Düsseldorf (DUS), Germany, with seven weekly flights
Helsinki (HEL), Finland, with four weekly flights (increased to seven weekly flights from 1 August)
Lisbon (LIS), Portugal, with seven weekly flights
Oslo (OSL), Norway, with seven weekly flights
Prague (PRG), Czech Republic, with seven weekly flights
Zagreb (ZAG), Croatia, with four weekly flights

 

ROUTES - Enter Air flies from Warsaw to Funchal

From June 16, 2026 to September 15, 2026 - 1 flight per week.

Consult the airline.

ROUTES - TAP Air Portugal will add Lisbon – Santa Maria to its route in 2026.

TAP Air Portugal since late-May 2026 launched new domestic service, with the addition of Lisbon – Santa Maria route. Inaugurated on 28MAY26, operates this route twice weekly with Airbus A320neo,

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Consult the airline.

euroAtlantic Airways (Portugal) is targeting long-term ACMI contracts for its widebody aircraft, which will include two more A330s ahead of B767 phase out.

EAA plans to reach 12 aircraft in the next three years, with B777-300 on the radar and B787 an option in the long-term.
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SATA Air Azores (Portugal) will reinforce its summer 2026 operations with a Q400 on wet lease from Luxwing (Malta) between 15 June and 15 August 2026.

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ETIHAD June – October 2026 Leased A330 Operations

Etihad Airways has once again announced the operation of Airbus A330-200 aircraft leased from Hi-Fly for the summer season of 2026.

From 15JUN26, the leased A330 to operate following service.
Abu Dhabi – Manila 
Abu Dhabi – Warsaw

ROUTES - Azores Airlines has expanded the Terceira – Funchal route for the winter of 2026/27, making it a year-round operation.

From October 25, 2026, the airline will operate this route once a week with Dash 8-Q400 aircraft.

Confirm with the airline.

ROUTES - United Airlines Expands Tap Air Portugal Codeshare From May 2026

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Earlier this month, United gradually expanded its codeshare partnership with TAP Air Portugal, covering an additional 4 routes via Lisbon. 

United operated by TAP Air Portugal

Lisbon – Ibiza
Lisbon – Seville
Lisbon – Terceira
Lisbon – Valencia

Please confirm with your company.

ROUTES - TRANSAVIA ADDS AMSTERDAM – ILHA DO SAL In 2026

Transavia plans to add flights to Cape Verde in the 2026/27 winter season, with two weekly flights scheduled between Amsterdam, Faro, Sal Island and Amsterdam, starting October 27, 2026.

This route will be operated by Airbus A321neo aircraft from October 27, 2026.

* Please confirm with Transavia

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ROUTES - Ryanair has gradually opened bookings in recent weeks for new routes scheduled for the 2026/27 winter season.

 Catania – Porto eff 25OCT26 5 weekly 737-800

LOT Polish Airlines launched summer flights on the Warsaw – Porto route on 25 May 2026.

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ROUTES - LOT Polish Airlines kicked off its new destination to the heart of northern Portugal. Direct flights to Porto are now ready for takeoff

LOT Polish Airlines launched flights on the Warsaw – Porto route.
The route will be operated year-round: five times a week during the summer season and four times a week in winter.

Following in the footsteps of Lisbon, Porto is the second Portuguese destination in LOT's flight network.

Popular Western European destinations have become a well-established part of the national carrier’s regular flight schedule. These destinations attract particular attention during the summer season, when long-awaited holidays and dream family vacations finally become real journeys. The newly launched Porto service, inaugurated on May 25, perfectly reflects this trend.

During the summer season, flights on the WAW–OPO route will operate five times a week – every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. LOT Polish Airlines aircraft will depart from Warsaw Chopin Airport at 10:20 a.m., while return flights will operate on the same days at 2:25 p.m. Flight time to Porto will be approximately 4 hours and 5 minutes, while the return leg to Warsaw will take around 3 hours and 45 minutes.

ROUTES - TAP Air Portugal launched flights from Lisbon to Santa Maria

On 15 June til 15 September 2026, with A320neo and later E190

ROUTES - TAP Air Portugal (2026) increases flights: Porto – Rio de Janeiro route.

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TAP Air Portugal plans to increase the frequency of flights between Porto and Galeão in the 2026/27 winter season, with the introduction of a third weekly flight starting on October 28, 2026. 

This route is operated by Airbus A330-900neo aircraft.

 

ROUTES - Tap Air Portugal Increases Sao Luis / Fortaleza Flights In 2027

TAP Air Portugal during  summer 2027 season plans to increase service to Sao Luis, scheduled to commence on 26OCT26 as 2 weekly flights. 

Overall service for Fortaleza will increase from 9 to 10 weekly.

ROUTES - Transavia plans to operate flights from Weeze during the winter season in Eindhoven, from 01/02/2027 to 18/07/2027 to Lisbon, Faro.

Weeze – Faro eff 30JAN27 5 weekly 737-800

Weeze – Lisbon eff 29JAN27 4 weekly 737-800

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You should always consult the company.

ROUTES - Air Nostrum has scheduled charter flights between Valencia and Funchal for the third quarter of 2026, operated with CRJ1000 aircraft.

 The airline plans to operate one weekly flight between July 8, 2026, and September 9, 2026.

EC-MLO-CRJ1000-Iberia Regional (Gracias c/s) 

Ton Jochems - PMI

You should always consult the company.

routes - Brussels Airlines will increase the frequency of flights to Faro in July/August 2026.

Brussels – Faro Increase from 10 to 11 weekly

 

ROUTES - Air Canada: Changes to flights to Portugal

 Effective from March 29, 2026 (most from May 1, 2026).

Montreal – Lisbon eff 21JUN26 Reduce from 7 to 6 weekly, A330-300

Montreal – Porto eff 03JUN26 Increase from 3 to 4 weekly, 787-9 replaces initially filed A330-300 (Planned A321XLR service from 19JUN26 moved to 03JUL26. Original A321XLR service entry date was 01JUN26)

eff 03JUL26 A321XLR replaces initially filed A330-300, increase from 4 to 5 weekly from 18JUL26 to 23OCT26 (Previous: 18JUL26 – 07SEP26)

eff 15JUN26 A321XLR replaces initially filed A330-300. Increase from 4 to 5 weekly 18JUL26 – 07SEP26 (Previous: 5 weekly 01JUN26 – 09SEP26)

* Planned 3 weekly 787-8 service for the period of 17JUN26 – 28JUN26 removed

Toronto Pearson – Lisbon eff 30APR26 777-300ER replaces initially filed A330-300 (identical to NS25), 1 daily

Toronto Pearson – Ponta Delgada 11JUN26 – 05SEP26 3 weekly 737 MAX 8, new route

You should always consult the company.

ROUTES - Beijing Airlines flies from Beijing Daxing to Lisbon

 Beijing Airlines plans to add the Beijing Daxing – Lisbon route during the summer season of 2026, operating with Airbus A330 aircraft. The airline is scheduled for one weekly flight from June 22, 2026 to September 28, 2026.

JD627 PKX1055 – 17:15 LIS 330 1JD628 

LIS1855 – 14:00+1PKX 330 1

The service will not be offered on August 24, 2026 and September 14, 2026.

You should always consult the company.

Air Canada / Airbus A330-300 / C-GEGC - "Fly The Flag / Haut Le Drapeau"

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ROUTES - Etihad's operations for April 2026 to Lisbon

Abu Dhabi – Lisbon: 5 weekly flights with 787-9

You should always consult the company.

Emirates / Boeing 777-31HER / A6-ENX - Dubai International - Lisbon

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Capital Airlines / A330-300 / B-309T - Luck Air Livery - Lisbon - Beijing Daxing

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ROUTES - United Airlines: Changes to Destinations for Portugal

Newark – Faro 15/05/2026 to 21/09/2026 - flights B 757-200, with 4 weekly flights.

Newark – Funchal - 16/05/2026 to 22/09/2026 - flights with B737 MAX 8 operate 3 times a week.

Newark – Ponta Delgada - 07/05/2026 to 28/06/2026 -   flights with 737 MAX 8 operate 5 times a weeck

                                              29/06/2026 to 06/09/2026 - 1 daily flight with 737 MAX 8

Washington Dulles – Lisboa, starting 28/03/2026, the 777-200ER will replace the 767-300ER/-400ER for one day.

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ROUTES - Volotea will launch a new international route between Granada, Spain, and Porto, Portugal, starting November 3rd. The service will operate twice a week, on Tuesdays and Fridays.

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Schedule below focuses on the period of 03NOV26 – 15DEC26.


V73315 OPO0935 – 1105GRX 320 2
V73315 OPO1440 – 1610GRX 319 5

V73314 GRX1140 – 1310OPO 320 2
V73314 GRX1650 – 1820OPO 319 5

ROUTES - The German airline Sundair plans to fly to Porto on regular charter flights during the summer of 2026.

 Berlin – Porto - 02JUL26 – 16JUL26 1 weekly A320

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ROUTES - Azores Airlines plans to launch Terceira – Funchal route on 07 March 2026, with Q400.

 

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TAP Air Portugal will codeshare on this route.

S4168/TP6491 TER2200 – 0135+1FNC DH4 14
S4169/TP6490 FNC0435 – 0610TER DH4 25

ROUTES - American Nw26 Intercontinental Network Changes – 08Mar26

Philadelphia – Lisbon

25OCT26 – 01DEC26 787-9 replaces -8
05JAN27 – 24FEB27 A321XLR replaces 787-8
eff 04MAR27 787-9 replaces -8

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ROUTES - TAP Air Portugal has confirmed plans to expand its network, including new long-haul routes to Orlando, Curitiba and Sao Luis do Maranhao

The carrier will launch a 3X-weekly Lisbon-Orlando service from Oct. 29, strengthening its North American network. In Brazil—its largest international market—TAP will mark 60 years of operations by adding Lisbon-Curitiba from July 2 (3X-weekly using Airbus A330-200s) and Lisbon-Sao Luis do Maranhao from Oct. 26 (2X-weekly using A321LRs). Frequencies to Porto Alegre and Florianopolis will also increase. CEO Luís Rodrigues says the airline will also expand its strategic focus on Porto. Under its “TAP with the North” plan, the airline will add Porto routes to Terceira, Praia and Tel Aviv, and make Porto-Boston year-round.

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ROUTES - Sunexpress Begins Eurowings Codeshare

 

SunExpress operated by Eurowings From Late-Feb 2026

Berlin – Malaga
Berlin – Nice
Dusseldorf – Bilbao
Dusseldorf – Bologna
Dusseldorf – Kayseri
Dusseldorf – Kutahya

Dusseldorf – Lisbon

Dusseldorf – London Heathrow
Dusseldorf – Malaga
Dusseldorf – Nice
Dusseldorf – Palma de Mallorca
Dusseldorf – Valencia

Stuttgart – Lisbon

Stuttgart – London Heathrow
Stuttgart – Mersin
Stuttgart – Palma de Mallorca

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ROUTES - Jet2 announces expanded Summer programme for 2027 from London Gatwick

Jet2 has announced a significantly expanded Summer programme for 2027 from London Gatwick, just weeks before the company launches its first flights and holidays from its newest airport base.

For just its second summer of operations from London Gatwick, the UK’s favourite airline and tour operator has increased capacity by 27% in response to demand. This expanded programme has seen 35 sun and leisure city destinations, and a brand-new route to Lesvos (Mytilene), go on sale.

This expanded programme comes in response to strong demand from local holidaymakers, and with 1.1 million seats on sale, customers and independent travel agents across the region can enjoy huge choice when it comes to booking early and unlocking the sunshine for next summer.

This exciting new programme includes a brand-new and exclusive route to Lesvos (Mytilene). Jet2 will operate weekly Sunday services from 2nd May to 10th October 2027 to the stunning Greek island sitting in the heart of the Aegean. Packed with beauty, history and charm, Lesvos combines glorious beaches, bustling medieval streets, traditional Mediterranean villages and architectural treasures.

The airline and tour operator has also increased capacity for Summer 2027 to a number of popular destinations - Ibiza, Malaga, Palma (Majorca) and Tenerife - offering customers even more choice and flexibility when it comes to reaching their favourite hotspots.

Key Summer highlights from London Gatwick announced today for 2027 include:

35 destinations on sale (peak number of flights per week in brackets)

Including brand-new weekly services to Lesvos (Mytilene) (exclusive route)

Antalya (3), Tenerife (4), Lanzarote (2), La Palma (1), Fuerteventura (2), Gran Canaria (2), Alicante (5), Malaga (6) Girona (3), Palma (Majorca) (14), Ibiza (4), Menorca (3), 

Faro (Algarve) (10),
Madeira (2),

Crete (Heraklion) (2), Corfu (2), Kalamata (1), Kefalonia (2), Kos (2), Lesvos (Mytilene) (1), Preveza (2), Skiathos (1), Rhodes (2), Thessaloniki (Halkidiki) (2), Naples (2), Verona (1), Pula (1), Reus (3), Zante (1), Agadir (1), Hurghada (2), Bourgas (2), Malta (2), Paphos (2), Sharm El Sheik (2)

Over 85 departing weekly flights during peak periods

Coming just weeks before the company launches flights and holidays from London Gatwick for the first time on March 26th, today’s announcement means that customers can also book a Summer 2027 holiday from London Gatwick with Jet2 and experience the company’s award-winning VIP customer service. Jet2’s famously welcoming customer service has seen it continually win accolades including Which? Recommended Provider for the past ten years.


Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, said: “Since we announced the launch of flights and holidays from London Gatwick, the reaction from customers and independent travel has been incredible, showing just how much demand there is for our industry-leading product and service. This popularity means we are significantly expanding our programme in just our second summer of operations from London Gatwick, offering holidaymakers even more choice and flexibility.


“As well as offering a fantastic selection of flights and holidays to choose from, we are giving customers the chance to get their Summer 2027 holiday booked in nice and early. With the launch of flights and holidays from London Gatwick just around the corner, and Summer 27 going on sale too, this is an incredibly exciting time, both for our company and for customers across the region.”

ROUTES - Azores Airlines will introduce a new service between Terceira and Madeira in its 2026 summer schedule, expanding connectivity between the two Portuguese archipelagos

The route is scheduled to begin on May 7th, with weekly flights on Thursdays, increasing to twice a week between June and September during the high season. At the peak of summer, a frequency will be added on Mondays, with return flights the following day. The new nonstop route complements existing services via Ponta Delgada and will increase Azores Airlines' total offering at the peak of summer to 12 weekly frequencies between the Azores and Madeira. The Lajes-Funchal route follows an update to Portugal's public service obligations, which now include a direct connection under the regulated air services regime between the two island regions.

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TAP Air Portugal / A320NEO / F-WWIC / 13137 - Last A320NEO

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ROUTES - Tap Air Portugal Adds Orlando In 2026

Star Alliance member TAP Air Portugal in Northern winter 2026/27 season schedules new route to Florida, as the carrier schedules Lisbon – Orlando inaugural on 29OCT26.

 Airbus A330-200/-900neo aircraft to serve this route 3 times weekly.


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ROUTES -Tui Airways Announces New Route To Portugal (Summer 2026)

Cardiff – Faro 

ROUTES - Norwegian announces new route to Portugal (summer 2026)

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Billund – Porto 

ROUTES - Easyjet Network Expansion (Summer 2026) With The A321Neo To Portugal

 

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Edinburgh – Lisbon
London Luton – Faro

ROUTES - WIZZ AIR flies from Katowice to Faro .

Flights from 30/03/2026, with 2 weekly flights using A321neo aircraft.

TAP Air Portugal to launch flights between Lisbon and Sao Luís on 26 October 2026, with A321LR.

 Flights will continue on to Fortaleza.

ROUTES - Sunexpress Announces Flight To Porto Ns26

Izmir – Porto Service extends into summer season, with 2 weekly flights from 24JUN26, operated by 737-800