Travelling from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Frankfurt: what you need to know
Expect to be in the air for 3 hours 11 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Frankfurt.
Lisbon Portela Airport is located in Lisbon. Based in the UTC+1 timezone, Frankfurt is 1 hour ahead of Lisbon.
The most popular route is from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA). Take your pick of 55 weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from LIS to FRA is the 05:00 Lufthansa option. If you prefer travelling later, the last departure is at 18:30 with TAP Air Portugal.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your flight from LIS to Frankfurt.
You can expect longer lines during popular months such as June and other peak seasons. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
You can catch a direct flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Frankfurt. Start your trip at LIS and end it at Frankfurt Airport (FRA).
Book your seat with Lufthansa. This popular airline offers direct flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Frankfurt.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from LIS to Frankfurt. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing the departures. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Seville Airport (SVQ)
Stansted Airport (STN)
Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI)
If you hold a passport from Portugal and want to travel to Germany for tourism purposes, you won't need a visa. However, entry and visa requirements may differ based on your reason for visiting and can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's nearest consulate or embassy before reserving a cheap ticket from Lisbon Portela Airport to Frankfurt.
The journey from central Lisbon to LIS takes around 59 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 10 kilometres in 22 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Looking for a handy hotel near LIS? If you're catching an early flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Frankfurt, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
How to find the cheapest flights from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Frankfurt
$112 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Lisbon Portela Airport to Frankfurt. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $229. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
To snag cheap tickets from LIS to Frankfurt, book your journey 9 months ahead of your departure.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from Lisbon Portela Airport to Frankfurt. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
Log into your online account or use the app to set up a Price Alert. You'll get notified right away if there's a cheaper deal on this route. It's easy to do, and it'll save you from searching for flight tickets from LIS to Frankfurt every day.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Frankfurt.
Airports in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is around 14 kilometres from central Frankfurt. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is around 21 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes around 37 minutes.
Book a hotel near FRA if you're taking a late flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Frankfurt. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
Central Frankfurt is about 121 kilometres from Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN). After your flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Frankfurt has touched down and you've made your way out of the airport, expect a drive of around 1 hour and 32 minutes.
You can also opt for public transport, which will take about 2 hours and 40 minutes.
After your flight from LIS to Frankfurt, tuck yourself in at a hotel near HHN. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Frankfurt
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Frankfurt. July is the busiest month to visit Frankfurt. If you like a quieter atmosphere, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Frankfurt for July to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 12ºC to 28ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -4ºC and 7ºC. Search for cheap flights from LIS to Frankfurt sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Frankfurt
After booking your flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Frankfurt, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Frankfurt:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Palmengarten, Goethe House and Frankfurt Cathedral are top attractions which should be on any good Frankfurt itinerary.
Complete your Frankfurt trip with a car rental
Pick one of our car rentals in Frankfurt and see the sights at your own pace. Easily compare options in one place to find the perfect set of wheels once you've locked in your hotel and cheap flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Frankfurt.