Travelling from Dubai to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS): what you need to know
Start your travel planning by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Dubai to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS). Dubai Airport (DXB) and Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) are the two main airports in Dubai.
Expect to be in the air for 8 hours 15 minutes. That's the average time for a direct flight from Dubai to Lisbon Portela Airport.
The timezone in Lisbon is UTC+0, which is 4 hours behind Dubai. Lisbon Portela Airport is located in Lisbon.
With 19 direct flights a week between the two airports, Dubai Airport (DXB) to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) is the busiest route. Emirates operates the earliest flight at 07:25. If you'd like to get more out of your day before jetting off, the last flight from DXB to LIS is with Emirates at 15:00.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Dubai to LIS. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Airports in Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
You can take a direct flight from Dubai to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) leaving from Dubai Airport (DXB).
When departing from DXB, you can catch a direct flight from Dubai to Lisbon Portela Airport with Emirates.
Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from Dubai to LIS. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Dubai Airport (DXB). Take a break from travelling at one of these popular airports:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
The distance from central Dubai to DXB is roughly 14 kilometres. Check out Google Maps for the quickest route, whether that's in your own car or with public transport.
Want a leisurely start to your travels? Stay near Dubai Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Dubai to Lisbon Portela Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
Prefer to leave from Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)? You can book a direct flight from Dubai to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) out of this busy hub.
Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Dubai to Lisbon Portela Airport. Visit friends or family or tick a new city off your list. Whatever you want to do, here's where you can stop between Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport and LIS:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
Stuttgart Airport (STR)
DWC is around 56 kilometres from central Dubai. It takes 45 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 2 hours and 5 minutes.
You're going on holiday, so why not spend an additional night away? Consider staying at one of these hotels near Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport the day before your flight from Dubai to LIS:
About Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
Consider booking a hotel near LIS if you're catching a late flight from Dubai to Lisbon Portela Airport. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to central Lisbon
Lisbon Portela Airport is approximately 10 kilometres from central Lisbon. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is about 22 minutes.
Getting there by public transport takes around 59 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Dubai to Lisbon Portela Airport is $316. The cheapest price for a return flight is $576. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book 9 months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find flight tickets from Dubai to LIS.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Dubai to Lisbon Portela Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
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Take advantage of the filters to find your ideal journey. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Dubai to Lisbon Portela Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
The best time to fly from Dubai to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Dubai to Lisbon Portela Airport. June is the most popular month for a trip to Lisbon. If you prefer a more relaxed atmosphere, go in February.
The warmest month in Lisbon is August, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC and 29ºC. Lock in your flights from Dubai to LIS in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between 8ºC and 16ºC. Search for cheap flights from Dubai to Lisbon Portela Airport sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
More about Lisbon
Once you've booked your flight from Dubai to Lisbon Portela Airport, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Lisbon:
Torre de Belem Garden and Estrela At Lisbon - Tram 28 are a couple of leading attractions to put on your Lisbon travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Archaeological museum of Sao Jorge Castle.
Complete your Lisbon trip with a car rental
Choose one of our car rentals in Lisbon and explore the city on your own terms. Easily compare rates from trusted providers in one place after booking your hotel and cheap flights from Dubai to Lisbon Portela Airport.