About this flight
I flew TAP Air Portugal’s Economy Class from Lisbon, the capital of Portugal, to Porto, a port city and popular tourist destination in northern Portugal, which is also the country’s second-largest city.
At Lisbon Airport, I waited for my flight in TAP Air Portugal’s lounge. Portugal offers a wide variety of delicious foods, and I enjoyed several treats there, including Portugal’s beloved national sweet, the custard tart (pastel de nata), as well as other baked goods, fresh bread, and marinated octopus.
The flight from Lisbon to Porto took about 40 minutes.
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Lounge
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Premium Lounge Entrance
This is the entrance to TAP Air Portugal’s Premium Lounge at Lisbon Airport.
Star Alliance Gold members can access this lounge even when flying in Economy Class.
Buffet – Pound Cake
This is the buffet counter at the lounge. TAP Air Portugal offers a wide variety of food options at its buffet.
Here we have pound cake.
Egg Tarts and Other Cakes
Portugal is famous for its egg tarts, which are considered a national sweet. These custard tarts are made with rich egg yolk custard baked in a flaky pastry shell.
Although egg tarts can also be found in countries like China, they are said to have originated in Portugal, created by nuns in a local monastery.
The three trays on the left are “Pastéis de Nata,” the Portuguese egg tarts, while the right side features various other cakes.
- • Carrot & Nut Cake, Banana Cake, Orange Roll
Ham, Cheese, Bread, and More
A wide selection of delicious items is beautifully arranged on a large table.
- • Cheese, Ham, and Salad
- • Assorted specialty breads
Meal I Had
This is the meal I enjoyed at the lounge.
- • Egg Tart, Quiche
- • Octopus Marinated Salad, Prosciutto, Celery, Red Bell Pepper
- Octopus seems to be quite popular in Portuguese cuisine.
- • Two types of bread
Inside the Lounge
This is the view inside the lounge.
Apron View
The view of the apron from the lounge seating area.
Lisbon Airport
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Duty-Free Area
This is the duty-free shopping area.
Heading to the Gate
Leaving the lounge and heading toward the boarding gate.
Before Boarding
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To the Boarding Area
The domestic boarding gates are located beyond this corridor.
There's a sign for the "Blue Lounge," which is another lounge separate from TAP Air Portugal’s Premium Lounge.
Blue Lounge
This is the entrance to the "Blue Lounge." It’s located near the domestic boarding gates and is also available for use.
Boarding Gate
This is the boarding gate for the Porto flight.
White Airways
This is the aircraft for the Porto flight, operated by White Airways, a subsidiary of TAP Air Portugal. It’s a propeller plane.
Aircraft
The aircraft is an ATR 72-600, a passenger plane manufactured by the French-Italian company ATR. The doors open upward and downward, forming a built-in stairway.
Flight
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Inside the Cabin
This is the interior of the economy class cabin.
In-Flight Meal
The flight time is about 40 minutes, but an in-flight snack was still served.
- • Sliced apples
- • Nuts and raisins
- • A slightly sweet tart-like cake
Over Porto
We’re now approaching Porto. The aircraft is flying over one of the bridges that span the Douro River, which flows from upstream through Porto and into the Atlantic Ocean.
Just Before Landing
This is the view just before landing at Porto Airport.
Arrival in Porto
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Disembarking the Aircraft
Disembarking from the aircraft using the airstairs.
EasyJet Aircraft
Our aircraft has arrived at the terminal gate. An EasyJet aircraft, one of the UK’s major low-cost airlines, was parked nearby.
We walked from the plane to the terminal.
Baggage Claim
This is the baggage claim area.
Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport
The official name of Porto Airport is Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport.
It is named after a Portuguese prime minister from Porto, who tragically died in an aviation accident in 1990 while still in office.
Heading to the City by Train
From Porto Airport, I took a train to the city center.
