Flying from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Beijing: what you need to know
Beijing is 8 hours ahead of Lisbon, where Lisbon Portela Airport is located. Beijing operates on the UTC+8 timezone.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your flight from LIS to Beijing.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like June and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Consider adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from LIS to Beijing. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for the departures. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
If you have a passport from Portugal, you will need a visa to enter China. This applies when booking a cheap ticket from Lisbon Portela Airport to Beijing for tourism purposes. The rules may differ if you're travelling for work or other reasons. Always check official visa guidelines before you make travel plans and certainly before you fly.
The journey from central Lisbon to LIS takes around 59 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 10 kilometres in 22 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Beijing? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to LIS:
How to find the cheapest flights from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Beijing
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Lisbon Portela Airport to Beijing is $508. The cheapest price for a return flight is $950. Bear in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from LIS to Beijing, book as early as possible. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
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Airports in Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) is around 31 kilometres from the centre of Beijing. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is around 40 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Beijing, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near PEK:
Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Central Beijing is around 56 kilometres from Daxing International Airport (PKX). After your flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Beijing has landed and you've made your way out of the airport, expect a drive of around 1 hour and 3 minutes.
After your flight from LIS to Beijing, settle in at a hotel near PKX. These are some comfortable options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Beijing
July is the most popular month for flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Beijing. To avoid the crowds, head to Beijing in February when it's quieter.
Book your flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Beijing for July to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 21ºC to 35ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from LIS to Beijing in January when temperatures average between -11ºC and 3ºC.
More about Beijing
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Beijing right here. Check out these hotels after locking in your flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Beijing:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and Tiananmen Square are leading attractions which should be on any good Beijing itinerary.
Complete your Beijing trip with a car rental
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