Travelling from Faro Airport (FAO) to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS): what you need to know
On average, direct flights from Faro Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport take 50 minutes. Lisbon and Faro share the same timezone (UTC+0), which means you won't need to adjust your watch after you land.
You can choose from 25 weekly flights from Faro Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport. The 06:05 departure with TAP Portugal is the earliest you can take from FAO to LIS. TAP Portugal operates the last service of the day at 23:05 if you'd rather not get up at the crack of dawn.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
If you'd like to have a stopover for your flight from Faro Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' and check out your options. These are the most popular stopovers between FAO and LIS:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Malaga Airport
Bilbao Airport
You won't need your passport or a visa to fly within Portugal. You will need a valid proof of identity however, like an ID card or driver's license. Add them to your packing list once you've booked your cheap ticket from FAO to LIS.
How to find the cheapest flights from Faro Airport (FAO) to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Faro Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport is $37. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $89. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To get your hands on cheap flight tickets from FAO to LIS, reserve your journey 8 months before your planned departure.
The cheapest month for tickets from Faro Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Create a Price Alert for cheap flight tickets from FAO to LIS. You don't need to search every day to see whether prices have dropped. We'll notify you as soon as the price changes.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Faro Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport.
Handy information about Faro Airport (FAO)
Located around 10 kilometres from central Faro, Faro Airport can be reached in approximately 18 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The same journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour and 33 minutes.
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Arriving at Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Faro Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near LIS instead:
Getting from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to central Lisbon
Lisbon Portela Airport to central Lisbon is around 22 minutes by car. It's approximately 10 kilometres away. Find out what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 59 minutes.
When to fly to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
The quietest month for a flight from Faro Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport is February, while June is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Lisbon based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
When booking your flight from Faro Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Lisbon, with the temperature ranging from 16ºC to 29ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 8ºC and 16ºC. Look for cheap flight tickets from FAO to LIS around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Lisbon
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Lisbon right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from FAO to LIS:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Torre de Belem Garden, Estrela At Lisbon - Tram 28 and Archaeological museum of Sao Jorge Castle are among the things you can't miss in Lisbon.
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