Travelling from Glasgow to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS): what you need to know
Glasgow has a couple of airports where you can start your adventure. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Glasgow to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) departing from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) or Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK).
The average duration of a direct flight from Glasgow to Lisbon Portela Airport is 3 hours 4 minutes.
Lisbon (where Lisbon Portela Airport is located) and Glasgow share the UTC+0 timezone. You can plan your trip without factoring in timezone differences.
The busiest route is from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS), with 2 direct weekly services. If you'd like to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from GLA to LIS is the 09:45 easyJet service. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the final departure is at 11:15 with easyJet.
Your flight from Glasgow to LIS won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Popular months like June or other peak seasons mean longer waiting times and potential delays. Stick to your schedule by arriving at the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
Glasgow International Airport (GLA) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Glasgow to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) depart from this terminal.
When leaving from GLA, you can take a direct flight from Glasgow to Lisbon Portela Airport with easyJet.
We make it easy to plan a flight from Glasgow to LIS with a stopover. To see all your options leaving from Glasgow International Airport (GLA), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between GLA and LIS include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
The distance from central Glasgow to GLA is roughly 14 kilometres. Use Google Maps for the quickest route, whether that's in your own car or with public transport.
Want a convenient hotel close to Glasgow International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Glasgow to Lisbon Portela Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) operates nonstop flights from Glasgow to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS).
Take a direct flight from Glasgow to LIS with easyJet. This is one of the leading airlines operating this route out of PIK.
Split up your flight from Glasgow to Lisbon Portela Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross a new place off your list. Top stopovers between Glasgow Prestwick Airport and LIS include:
Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
PIK is about 48 kilometres from central Glasgow. It'll take 38 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 53 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an additional night away from home. Before catching your flight from Glasgow to LIS, take things easy in one of these hotels close to Glasgow Prestwick Airport:
About Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
Consider staying in a hotel near LIS if you have a late flight from Glasgow to Lisbon Portela Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation 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.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 59 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
$108 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Glasgow to Lisbon Portela Airport. Return flights start from $203. Prices are subject to change based on availability and may vary at the time of booking.
You're more likely to find flight tickets from Glasgow to LIS when you book 1 month before takeoff. We crunched the flight price data and found that's when fares for this journey tend to be at their lowest.
The cheapest month for tickets from Glasgow to Lisbon Portela Airport is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the most affordable day to fly if you're flexible with your departure dates.
Create a Price Alert and track any changes on this route through email or push notifications. We'll let you know when the fares drop. Timing matters when searching for flight tickets from Glasgow to LIS.
Take advantage of the filters to find your ideal trip. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Glasgow to Lisbon Portela Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
The best time to fly from Glasgow to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
February is the quietest time to fly to Lisbon. Alternatively, join the crowds and visit in June. This is the most popular month for flights from Glasgow to Lisbon Portela Airport, but the best time to go is your call.
Think about the kind of weather that'll work with your plans for Lisbon. August is known as the warmest month. Book your flights from Glasgow to LIS during then and you can expect temperatures of between 16ºC and 29ºC.
Visit in January for cooler conditions. Temperatures average between 8ºC and 16ºC. However, this destination delivers on a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Glasgow to Lisbon Portela Airport.
More about Lisbon
Start your Lisbon trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Glasgow to Lisbon Portela Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
One of the best ways to experience Lisbon is to check out its popular attractions. Some highlights include Torre de Belem Garden, Estrela At Lisbon - Tram 28 and Archaeological museum of Sao Jorge Castle.
Complete your Lisbon trip with a car rental
We use the same magic that helped you find your cheap flight from Glasgow to Lisbon Portela Airport to track down your perfect ride. Browse our car rentals in Lisbon and easily compare your options. Plus we give you all the info you need to know, from the most popular rental company to the best time to book.