Flying from Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Nelson Mandela International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport is 4 hours 6 minutes. Lisbon's timezone is UTC+0, making Lisbon 1 hour ahead of Praia.
You can choose from 16 weekly flights from Nelson Mandela International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport. The 00:10 departure with TAP Portugal is the earliest you can take from RAI to LIS. TACV operates the last service of the day at 23:10 if you'd rather not get up at the crack of dawn.
Travelling over a peak time such as June? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
To break up your flight from Nelson Mandela International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport, add a stopover to your trip. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to find a destination that appeals to you. Popular stopovers on the RAI - LIS route are:
Mohamed V International Airport
Joao Paulo II Airport
Amilcar Cabral International Airport
Don't forget, you might need a visa to enter Portugal. Visa regulations vary and travel documentation requirements are constantly changing. Before booking your cheap ticket from RAI to LIS, check with your carrier and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for current information.
How to find the cheapest flights from Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Nelson Mandela International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport is $242. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $518. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Book 10 months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap flight tickets from RAI to LIS.
The cheapest month for tickets from Nelson Mandela International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
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Use filters to find the right trip for you. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Nelson Mandela International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI)
Central Praia to Nelson Mandela International Airport is approximately 5 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 7 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Have an early flight from Nelson Mandela International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near RAI:
Arriving at Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Nelson Mandela International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options 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.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 59 minutes.
When to fly to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
June is the busiest month for flights from Nelson Mandela International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Lisbon in February.
The warmest month in Lisbon is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC and 29ºC. Lock in your flights from Nelson Mandela International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from RAI to LIS in January. Temperatures average between 8ºC and 16ºC then.
More about Lisbon
After locking in your flights from RAI to LIS, you'll need to find a place to stay in Lisbon. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this exciting city:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to figure out 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 any good Lisbon itinerary.
Complete your Lisbon trip with hotels and a car rental
You've locked in your cheap ticket to Lisbon Portela Airport — next up is finding a great stay, and perhaps even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Lisbon.