Flying from Bucharest to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS): what you need to know
Bucharest's main base, Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP), is where many unforgettable trips begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Bucharest to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS).
The average length of a direct flight from Bucharest to Lisbon Portela Airport is 4 hours 45 minutes.
The timezone in Lisbon is UTC+0, which is 2 hours behind Bucharest. Lisbon Portela Airport is located in Lisbon.
With 13 direct flights a week between the two airports, Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) is the busiest route. Wizz Air Malta operates the earliest flight at 14:05. If you prefer to get more out of your day before leaving, the latest flight from OTP to LIS is with Wizz Air Malta at 17:20.
To ensure you catch your flight from Bucharest to LIS, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Airports in Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Go straight to your destination from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP). Direct flights from Bucharest to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) can be booked from here.
You can travel on a direct flight from Bucharest to Lisbon Portela Airport with Wizz Air Malta. This top airline offers services from OTP.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight from Bucharest to LIS that includes a stopover. To see all the options departing from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between OTP and LIS include:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI)
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
OTP is around 21 kilometres from central Bucharest. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 34 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour and 36 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Bucharest to Lisbon Portela Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
About Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Bucharest to Lisbon Portela Airport. Reserve one of these accommodation options near LIS instead:
Getting from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to central Lisbon
Lisbon Portela Airport is approximately 10 kilometres from central Lisbon. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is about 22 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport typically takes 59 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
Pick up a one-way ticket from Bucharest to Lisbon Portela Airport from $76 or travel return from just $149. Fares listed are subject to change and may differ when you make your booking.
You're more likely to score flight tickets from Bucharest to LIS if you book 8 months ahead of takeoff. We crunched the flight price data and found that's the time fares on this route tend to be at their lowest.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Bucharest to Lisbon Portela Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
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The best time to fly from Bucharest to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
February is the quietest time to fly to Lisbon. Alternatively, follow the crowds and go in June. This is the most popular month for flights from Bucharest to Lisbon Portela Airport, but the best time to go is up to you.
The warmest month in Lisbon is August, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC and 29ºC. Lock in your flights from Bucharest to LIS in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Visit in January for cooler conditions. Average temperatures range between 8ºC and 16ºC. However, this destination promises a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Bucharest to Lisbon Portela Airport.
More about Lisbon
Once you've booked your flight from Bucharest to Lisbon Portela Airport, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Lisbon:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Torre de Belem Garden, Estrela At Lisbon - Tram 28 and Archaeological museum of Sao Jorge Castle are top sights which should be on any good Lisbon itinerary.
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