Last updated:: 8:00 PM ET, Wed March 25, 2026
For travel advisors looking to create more compelling European itineraries, TAP Air Portugal offers a powerful opportunity: the ability to turn one trip into two.
Through TAP’s well-established Portugal Stopover Program, travelers flying to Europe, Africa or South America can stop in Portugal for up to 10 days at no additional airfare cost. For advisors, it’s an easy way to enhance itineraries by adding Lisbon or Porto as a destination while keeping flight pricing competitive.
TAP Air Portugal Business Class (Photo Credit: TAP Air Portugal)
But the real advantage lies in TAP’s extensive global route network, which makes Portugal one of Europe’s most convenient gateways.
TAP Air Portugal operates direct flights from major U.S. gateways, including Boston, Miami, New York/Newark, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, Washington, D.C., and Orlando (starting October 29, 2026), offering strong accessibility for North American travelers heading to Europe and beyond. From its hubs in Lisbon and Porto, TAP Air Portugal connects travelers to more than 80 destinations in over 30 countries across Europe, Africa and the Americas, making Portugal an ideal gateway for building multi-destination itineraries.
For travel advisors, this connectivity opens the door to creative itinerary planning. Clients heading to cities like Rome, Paris, Barcelona or Madrid can easily add a stop in Portugal, transforming a traditional European trip into a richer multi-destination journey.
The historic district of Alfama in Lisbon, Portugal. (Photo Credit: Adobe Stock/SeanPavonePhoto)
The stopover program also aligns with a growing trend among travelers: maximizing experiences within a single trip. Instead of simply connecting through Lisbon, travelers can spend several days exploring Portugal’s vibrant cities, coastline and culinary culture.
The Lisbon region alone offers a compelling mix of experiences. Visitors can enjoy fresh seafood in the coastal town of Cascais, explore fairytale palaces in nearby Sintra, discover historic wine regions such as Colares or visit the sweeping beaches and natural parks of the Setúbal Peninsula.
Portugal’s renowned gastronomy is also front and center in the TAP experience. Through the airline’s Local Stars culinary program, rotating menus created by Portuguese chefs showcase regional ingredients and dishes onboard, allowing travelers to begin their culinary journey even before landing.
For advisors, the stopover program provides several practical benefits.
First, it creates more distinctive itineraries that stand out to clients when comparing options. A stop in Portugal transforms a standard European trip into a more memorable journey.
Second, it can increase the overall value of a booking. Travelers are able to experience two destinations for the price of one airfare, often allowing advisors to add additional hotels, tours or experiences to the itinerary.
Finally, Portugal itself continues to grow in popularity with American travelers thanks to its welcoming culture, walkable cities, outstanding food and wine and relatively short flight times from the United States.
For travel advisors looking to offer clients something extra while maximizing travel value, TAP Air Portugal’s Stopover Program remains one of the smartest ways to build richer European journeys. For more information, please go to the TAP Agent Portal.
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