✓ EC 261/2004 Applies
Porto
→ Rio De Janeiro
TAP Portugal · 7,965 km · Max €600 compensation
Departure
OPO
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport
Porto, Portugal
✈
Arrival
GIG
Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport
Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
Under 3 hours
—
No entitlement
3+ hour delay
€300
Long-haul flight over 3,500 km
4+ hour delay
€600
Long-haul flight over 3,500 km
✓ You are likely eligible for compensation
TAP Portugal is an EU-registered carrier. All flights on this airline are protected under EC 261/2004, regardless of destination. If your OPO–GIG flight was delayed 3+ hours or cancelled, you have a valid claim.
How to Claim Your Compensation
01Gather your boarding pass and booking confirmation as proof of travel.
02Submit a written claim to TAP Portugal's customer service referencing EC 261/2004.
03If they reject or ignore your claim within 14 days, escalate to your National Enforcement Body.
04For claims under €2,000 you can use the EU Small Claims Procedure without a lawyer.
TAP Portugal OPO–GIG: Full Compensation Guide
The TAP Portugal route from Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) covers approximately 7,965 kilometres. Under EC 261/2004, passengers on this route are entitled to €300 compensation for delays of 3 or more hours upon arrival.
To be eligible, your flight must have been operated by TAP Portugal, the delay must have been within the airline's control (not caused by extraordinary circumstances such as severe weather), and you must have checked in on time. Claims can be submitted up to 6 years after the flight date in most EU jurisdictions.