Lisbon Airport (LIS) is one of the best-connected airports in Southern Europe, with direct flights from over 100 destinations across Europe, the Americas, and Africa. Getting to Lisbon has never been easier or more affordable.
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Airlines Flying to Lisbon
Lisbon is served by over 60 airlines. The main carriers include:
- TAP Air Portugal — Portugal’s national carrier, with the most routes from European and transatlantic destinations. Best for connections from Brazil and Anglophone Africa.
- Ryanair — Extensive European network with very competitive fares. Flies from London Stansted, Manchester, Dublin, Edinburgh, Brussels, and dozens more.
- easyJet — Flies from London Gatwick, London Luton, Manchester, Bristol, Edinburgh, Amsterdam, and Paris CDG.
- Iberia — Connects Lisbon to Madrid and onward to Latin America. Good fares when booked in advance. See our Iberia guide →
- Lufthansa / Swiss / Austrian — Connections via Frankfurt, Zurich, Vienna for central European travellers.
- British Airways — Flies from London Heathrow; useful for Avios points redemption.
- SATA Azores Airlines — Direct flights to the Azores from Lisbon (2-hour flight to Ponta Delgada).
- LATAM / Azul — Direct flights from Sao Paulo and other Brazilian cities.
Best Time to Book Flights to Lisbon
Cheapest months: November, January, February. Expect 40–60% lower prices than peak summer.
Peak season (expensive): July, August, and Easter week. Book 3–4 months in advance for the best fares.
Sweet spot: May, June, September, October — great weather and reasonable prices. Book 6–8 weeks ahead.
Best days to fly: Tuesday and Wednesday are typically 10–20% cheaper than Friday and Sunday.
Getting from Lisbon Airport to the City Centre
Lisbon Airport is just 7 km from the city centre — one of the most conveniently located airports in Europe.
- Metro (Red Line): Fastest and cheapest. Aeroporto station to central Lisbon in 20–30 minutes. Cost: €1.80. Runs 6:30am–1:00am.
- Uber/Bolt: €12–18 to central Lisbon, 20–35 minutes. Best for late arrivals.
- Official taxi: €15–20 to central Lisbon. Ensure the meter is running.
- Aerobus: Tourist bus to major hotels and Cais do Sodre. €4 single, every 20 minutes.
See our full Lisbon Airport Transfer Guide →
Tips for Finding Cheap Flights to Lisbon
- Use Google Flights date grid view to find the cheapest travel days
- Set fare alerts on Skyscanner or Kayak to be notified when prices drop
- Book direct with TAP during their regular sales — often better than third-party platforms
- Consider Porto (OPO) as an alternative entry point — 3 hours by train, often much cheaper to fly
- Hand-luggage only fares on Ryanair and easyJet are very cheap — but adding checked luggage can double the price
See our full guide: How to Find Cheap Flights: The Ultimate Guide →
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