TAP Portugal, the Portuguese airline, started the direct flight operation today Bucharest-Lisbon and is counting on almost 5000 passengers in the first 6 months.
The flights will have a frequency of three times a week, and the price of a Bucharest-Lisbon ticket starts from 246 euros. The 3 weekly flights will be operated by aircraft Airbus A319 configured in two classes, Business and Economy, offering 128 seats. If requested, TAP Portugal can bring a larger capacity aircraft.
The program of the Lisbon - Bucharest - Lisbon route
TP722 LIS 23: 10 - 05: 10 OTP 319 - Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
TP723 OTP 06: 00 - 08: 25 LIS 319 - Wednesday, Friday, Sunday
The route will also be operated in the winter season, and the Portuguese operator hopes for more passengers in the business area. On this route, TAP Portugal also has competition. Blue Air, the Romanian low-cost operator, operates the Bucharest-Lisbon route with three weekly flights.