Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS): what you need to know
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To look at your options for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between MEL and LIS are:
Hamad International Airport
Dubai Airport
Abu Dhabi International Airport
Remember, you may need a visa to enter Portugal. Visa regulations can differ and travel documentation requirements are constantly changing. Before booking your cheap ticket from MEL to LIS, check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for current information.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport is $594. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,485. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To pick up cheap flight tickets from MEL to LIS, book as early as possible. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price across the month when looking for a ticket from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport.
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Play around with filters to find the right trip for you. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Located around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport can be reached in approximately 28 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The same journey by public transport will take roughly 42 minutes.
Have an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to MEL:
Arriving at Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
If you're on a late flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near LIS:
Getting from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to central Lisbon
From Lisbon Portela Airport, Lisbon is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 22 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes roughly 59 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
The quietest month for a flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport is February, while June is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Lisbon based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Lisbon is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC and 29ºC. Lock in your flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 8ºC and 16ºC. Search for cheap flight tickets from MEL to LIS around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Lisbon
Once you've locked in your flights from MEL to LIS, you'll want to find a hotel in Lisbon. Make one of these options your base for exploring this exciting city:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Torre de Belem Garden, Estrela At Lisbon - Tram 28 and Archaeological museum of Sao Jorge Castle are highlights which should feature on every Lisbon itinerary.
Complete your Lisbon trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked a cheap ticket to Lisbon Portela Airport — next up is finding a great place to stay, and maybe even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Lisbon.