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# Best Airlines for UK–Portugal & Greece (2026): Lisbon, Faro, Athens

UK–Portugal: TAP for Star Alliance and Lisbon hub; Ryanair/easyJet for lowest fares; Faro (/airports/faro) for Algarve packages. UK–Greece: Aegean for island connections via Athens (/airports/athens); Jet2/TUI for direct seasonal island routes. See airport guides for lounge and ground transport. The full guide below covers terminals, access rules, opening hours, worked examples and FAQs.

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## Portugal routing

Lisbon (LIS) for city breaks and TAP connections to Brazil and islands. Faro (FAO) for Algarve beach holidays — Jet2 and TUI dominate.

Lisbon (LIS) for city breaks and TAP connections to Brazil and islands. Faro (FAO) for Algarve beach holidays — Jet2 and TUI dominate.

TAP business LHR–LIS competitive for Star Alliance collectors. Metro in Lisbon beats taxi for city access.

## Greece routing

Athens (ATH) for mainland and Aegean domestic connections to Santorini and Crete. Direct seasonal UK–JTR/HER on Jet2 in summer.

Athens (ATH) for mainland and Aegean domestic connections to Santorini and Crete. Direct seasonal UK–JTR/HER on Jet2 in summer.

Aegean Star Alliance — earn and burn via Aeroplan or other Star partners. Allow 2+ hrs for ATH domestic connections.

[Lisbon Airport Lounge Guide (2026): TAP & Star Alliance](https://flightlogic.co.uk/guides/lisbon-airport-lounge-guide/) · [Athens Airport Lounge Guide (2026): Aegean & Islands](https://flightlogic.co.uk/guides/athens-airport-lounge-guide/) · [Best Budget Airlines in Europe (2026): Routes, Fees & When Cheap Fares Win](https://flightlogic.co.uk/guides/best-budget-airlines-europe/)

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## Frequently Asked Questions

### Lisbon or Faro from the UK?

Lisbon for city and TAP hub. Faro exclusively for Algarve resorts.

### Athens or direct to Greek islands?

Direct in summer saves time. Athens offers year-round airline choice and Aegean connections.

Written by [Marco Bellini](https://flightlogic.co.uk/authors/marco-bellini/)

Editor, Europe & Lounges

Marco is FlightLogic's lounge specialist, having reviewed first class terminals and independent Priority Pass lounges across four continents. He previously worked ground operations at Malpensa Airport.