Travelling from London to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS): what you need to know
You can select from a number of airports when planning a flight from London to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS). Explore your options for leaving London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also operate in London.
Take a direct flight from London to Lisbon Portela Airport and you'll be in the air for around 2 hours 47 minutes.
Lisbon Portela Airport is located in Lisbon. The city's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as London.
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) is the most popular route. There are 151 direct weekly departures to choose from. If you prefer starting your day later, take the last flight with easyJet at 21:05. Opt for the first LHR to LIS departure with Ryanair at 05:55 if you want to get going earlier.
Your flight from London to LIS won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Popular months like July or other peak seasons mean longer queues and potential delays. Get a head start by arriving at the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from London to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) depart from this terminal.
British Airways is a well-known carrier that operates direct flights from London to Lisbon Portela Airport jetting out of LHR.
We make it a breeze to book a flight from London to LIS that includes a stopover. To see all the options departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between LHR and LIS include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Manchester Airport (MAN)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
The distance from central London to LHR is approximately 31 kilometres. Use travel apps like Google Maps for the fastest way to get there, whether you prefer to drive or use public transport.
In search of a convenient hotel close to London Heathrow Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from London to Lisbon Portela Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) operates direct flights from London to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS).
A good selection of airlines operate direct flights from London to LIS departing from LGW. Book your favourite aisle (or window) seat with any of these carriers and you'll arrive before you realise it:
Get the most out of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from London to Lisbon Portela Airport. Visit family or friends or cross another city off your list. Whatever you decide to do, check out these stops between London Gatwick Airport and LIS:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Manchester Airport (MAN)
LGW is about 80 kilometres from central London. It takes 1 hour and 19 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 26 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your flight from London to LIS? Relax in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your break officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
About Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
If you're coming in on a late flight from London to Lisbon Portela Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near LIS:
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 around 22 minutes.
It takes roughly 59 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
$50 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Lisbon Portela Airport. Return flights start from $89. Prices may vary depending on availability at the time of booking.
To pick up flight tickets from London to LIS, reserve your journey 4 months ahead of your departure.
You'll score the biggest savings on your tickets from London to Lisbon Portela Airport if you take off in January. Take it one step further and use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest day to fly.
Create a Price Alert and keep track of changes on this route through email or push notifications. We'll let you know when prices fall. Timing is key for finding flight tickets from London to LIS.
Play around with the filters to find your ideal journey. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from London to Lisbon Portela Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
The best time to fly from London to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
February is the quietest time to fly to Lisbon. Alternatively, join the crowds and get away in June. This is the most popular month for flights from London to Lisbon Portela Airport.
Book your flight from London to LIS for August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Lisbon to range from 16ºC to 29ºC.
Visit in January for cooler conditions. Temperatures average between 8ºC and 16ºC. However, this destination promises a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from London to Lisbon Portela Airport.
More about Lisbon
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Lisbon right here. Explore these hotels after you've booked your flight from London to Lisbon Portela Airport:
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 must-visits when exploring Lisbon.
Complete your Lisbon trip with a car rental
We use the same magic that helped you find your cheap flight from London to Lisbon Portela Airport to track down your perfect ride. Check out our car rentals in Lisbon and compare your options in one place. Plus we give you all the info you need to know, from the most popular rental company to the average daily price.