TAP Air Portugal has reached an unprecedented milestone: as of December 17, the airline has carried a record number of passengers on routes connecting Europe and Brazil—2,066,000 travelers. This achievement consolidates TAP as one of the main air bridges between the two continents.
The airline passed for the first time the 2-million passengers mark in 2024. Last year, TAP Air Portugal carried 2.1 million travelers from Lisbon and Porto to 13 cities in Brazil, a growth of 7% over 2023.
This year’s number is yet another historic achievement that reinforces the airline’s strategic role in transatlantic connectivity. The result surpasses the already excellent achievement of 2024.
The milestone was celebrated in Manaus with the arrival of flight TP51 from Lisbon. This year, on November 4, the capital of the state of Amazonas marked the first anniversary of the Lisbon–Manaus route. It represents an important milestone that reinforces TAP’s commitment to expanding connectivity between Brazil and Europe.
To mark the arrival of the passenger who symbolized this record, TAP, in partnership with Amazonastur and Vinci Airport, prepared a special reception at Manaus airport. Speeches and tributes highlighted the importance of the route at the celebration. TAP’s Miles&Go program also offered the passenger 150,000 bonus miles.
“This record on the Europe–Brazil route reflects passengers’ confidence in TAP and the importance of the Brazilian market. Celebrating this milestone in Manaus is symbolic, as the Lisbon–Manaus route reinforces our commitment to connecting the north of the country with Europe,” said Carlos Antunes, TAP’s director for the Americas.
TAP Air Portugal remains the world’s leading airline between Europe and Brazil. South America had a market share of 32% in ASK in summer 2025, the second largest after Europe at 36%.
