TAP Air Portugal (TP) July 2025 Operational Report

Flight Activity Overview

Total arriving flights: 10,840

Year-over-year change: +1.89%

TAP Air Portugal handled a little over 10,840 arriving flights in July, a modest +1.89% year‑over‑year rise. Demand remained resilient on summer leisure flows to Portugal and transatlantic corridors, supported by stable capacity and schedule densification at the Lisbon hub. Competition from low‑cost carriers at Lisbon and Porto kept yields disciplined, but the carrier protected connectivity by concentrating departures and arrivals into clearly timed banks.

On-Time Performance and Cancellations

On-time arrival rate: 75.49%

Year-over-year change (on-time rate): -10.52%

Cancelled flights: 133

Year-over-year change (cancellations): -16.35%

The on‑time arrival rate stood at 75.49%, with a -10.52% change from last year. Performance was pressured by European air traffic control restrictions and weather disruptions across the Iberian Peninsula and Western Europe, as well as ground‑handling congestion at peak hours in Lisbon. In response, TAP Air Portugal adjusted block times on select routes, added reserve crews and a spare aircraft window during the afternoon peak, and tightened turnaround controls to prevent reactionary delays; cancellations were 133 (-16.35% vs. last year).

Key Hubs

Lisbon (LIS) remains the primary hub, orchestrating connection waves between Portugal, Brazil, North America and broader Europe. Porto (OPO) operates as a secondary base with a mix of point‑to‑point services and selective feed into Lisbon’s banks, while Madeira services support domestic and island tourism flows. This structure enables competitive minimum connection times and maintains network reach even amid slot and runway‑capacity constraints.

Outlook

For travelers, TAP Air Portugal currently offers reliable connectivity through Lisbon with clear banked connections; allow extra time during late‑afternoon peaks and summer weather days. Operational teams are prioritizing punctuality into the autumn shoulder season with sharper block realism and enhanced aircraft/crew reserves. Industry watchers can expect stable schedules, incremental customer‑experience upgrades on key long‑haul markets, and disciplined capacity as the carrier prepares for holiday peaks.