TAP Air Portugal TP8996 Flight status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the TP8996 flight operated by TAP Air Portugal on Oct 22, 2026, flying from Addis Ababa (ADD) to London (LGW), departed at 00:40 and is expected to arrive at 05:58 (local time in London, UTC+1) and land at London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 56m late
8h
Check-in Counter
204-208,301-305,401-410
Boarding Gate
A19
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
5
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En route
Your flight has departed Addis Ababa and is expected to arrive in London at 05:58.
8h
Check-in Counter
204-208,301-305,401-410
Boarding Gate
A19
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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TP8996 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the TP8996 flight flying from Addis Ababa to London on 10/22/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 787-800. This aircraft has been in service for 9y, 5m. The aircraft is equipped with 270 seats.
Boeing 787-800
Punctuality (Departure)
43
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
83
%
Late on average
2 minutes
Age
9y, 5m
Seats
270
Flight Distance
--
Economy
Business
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port
Seat Information
81 cm
Legroom
43 cm
Seat width
120°
Reclining Angle
3-3-3
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (free)
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
165 cm
Legroom
53 cm
Seat width
180°
Reclining Angle
Fully reclinable
2-2-2
Seat layout example
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Flight History for TP8996
Trip.com historical records show that the last TP8996 flight departed on Tue, Oct 20 from ADD at approximately 01:47. This flight is expected to arrrive in LGW at 07:26.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Mon, Oct 12 | Addis Ababa (ADD) | London (LGW) | 788 | 00:46 | 06:48 | Arrived |
| Tue, Oct 13 | Addis Ababa (ADD) | London (LGW) | 788 | 00:40 | 06:48 | Arrived |
| Thu, Oct 15 | Addis Ababa (ADD) | London (LGW) | 788 | 01:20 | 06:50 | Arrived |
| Sun, Oct 18 | Addis Ababa (ADD) | London (LGW) | 788 | 00:53 | 07:04 | Arrived |
| Mon, Oct 19 | Addis Ababa (ADD) | London (LGW) | 788 | 01:03 | 07:04 | Arrived |
| Tue, Oct 20 | Addis Ababa (ADD) | London (LGW) | 788 | 01:47 | 07:26 | Arrived |
| Thu, Oct 22 | Addis Ababa (ADD) | London (LGW) | 788 | 00:40 | 05:58 | En route |
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TP8996 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of TP8996 is 43% (Late on average 43 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 83% (Late on average 2 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
43
%
Late on average
43 minutes
Early
0
%
On time
43
%
30 mins late
40
%
60 mins late
7
%
90 mins late
10
%
Cancelled
0
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
83
%
Late on average
2 minutes
Early
60
%
On time
23
%
30 mins late
17
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
0
%
Cancelled
0
%
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Flight FAQs
What is the current status of flight tp8996?
Flight tp8996 has departed (status: En route). Departure 00:40, estimated arrival 05:58 (updated Oct 22, 2026).Is flight tp8996 on time today?
Flight tp8996 has already departed (status: En route). It took off at 00:40 and is estimated to arrive at 05:58.Has flight tp8996 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight tp8996 is scheduled to depart at 00:30. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 00:40, and the current status is En route (updated Oct 22, 2026).When is flight tp8996 scheduled to arrive?
Flight tp8996 is scheduled to arrive at 06:30. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 05:58. Status is En route as of Oct 22, 2026.What is the gate information for flight tp8996?
For flight tp8996, the departure terminal is T2 and the boarding gate is A19. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.What route does flight tp8996 fly?
Flight tp8996 is operated by TAP Air Portugal from Addis Ababa (ADD) to London (LGW). Typical flight time is about 8 hours; operating days may include Thursday.How can I check real-time status for flight tp8996?
Track flight tp8996 on this Trip.com status page for live departure, arrival, gate and baggage updates. For push alerts on the go, open the same flight in the Trip.com App and turn on flight notifications.If flight tp8996 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If tp8996 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (En route, updated Oct 22, 2026). Contact TAP Air Portugal or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.Has flight tp8996 departed from Addis Ababa?
Flight tp8996 has departed from Addis Ababa (ADD) at 00:40 (status: En route).What is the seat configuration for flight tp8996?
Flight tp8996 usually flies a Boeing 787-800 with seat layout 3-3-3. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.
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