Flight deals from Lisbon, Portugal

Why flights from Lisbon unlock easy gateways and deals

Launching your trip from Lisbon gives you broad choice and good value, with short hops across Europe and long haul links to the Americas, Africa, and Asia from a single, easy to use airport.

What makes Lisbon a smart departure hub

The Portuguese capital balances big network connectivity with a compact, traveler friendly experience, so you spend less time navigating terminals and more time getting where you want to go. Starting in Lisbon also makes sense geographically, since it sits at the western edge of Europe, which often means shorter transatlantic great circle routes and efficient north south links to the Mediterranean and North Africa.

Adapting to every travel style

The airport’s two terminal layout supports both full service and low cost travel styles, letting you pick comfort or simplicity for weekend trips from Lisbon and longer adventures. Frequent European city breaks, seasonal beach routes, and year round long hauls keep your options open for everything from cheap one way flights from Lisbon to flexible return itineraries. When your plans span several cities, Kiwi.com’s Nomad Search Tool (explained here) can quickly map the cheapest multi city sequence. Lisbon’s airport experience and strong route map let you combine pragmatic planning or spontaneous travel—if you’re flexible, set broad filters and let price lead the way.

Popular and trending destinations from Lisbon right now

From quick Iberian hops to long hauls across the Atlantic and to Asia, flights from Lisbon span a wide range of routes and styles.

Short hops, beach breaks, and long haul favorites

For classic European city breaks, Madrid is about 1 hour 15 minutes nonstop from Lisbon, Barcelona is around 2 hours nonstop, and Paris is about 2 hours 30 minutes nonstop with multiple daily options, subject to change. Travelers often go for quick culture, food weekends, or straightforward onward rail connections. Island escapes are within easy reach—Azores and Madeira services are popular for nature getaways and ramp up during summer and holidays, making them ideal pairings with cheap flights for high value outdoors escapes.

Expanding long haul and Asia routes

Long haul demand remains high on Brazil routes thanks to cultural and family ties, with weekly flights to São Paulo and other Brazilian gateways. Seasonal leisure flights also head to Caribbean favorites, including Cancún and Punta Cana, which are popular for winter sun. Lisbon’s expanding Asia connections add fresh options such as direct service to Hangzhou (about 13 hours 30 minutes) and Seoul (about 13 hours nonstop), opening up East Asia for business and leisure travel alike.

The best time to book flights from Lisbon for value

Prices from Lisbon vary with season and demand, so strategically timing your purchase can pay off.

How to time your purchase and use Kiwi tools

Off peak months from November to February usually bring lower fares and calmer airports, while summer from June to August means higher prices and fuller flights, subject to change. Shoulder seasons in spring and early autumn provide a balance of value and pleasant weather in many destinations. For short haul trips, travelers often find the best prices by booking 4 to 6 weeks ahead, while long haul routes can reward planning further out, especially around holidays. If you’re flexible, midweek departures and late evening returns tend to price well.

Leverage Kiwi features for better deals

Turn on Set a Price Alert to track fare drops, as our system notifies you automatically when a fare fits your budget. For multi stop escapes—like Lisbon to Paris to Rome to Athens—the Nomad Search Tool finds cheap combinations quickly, working across several airlines, subject to availability.

Airports and airlines in Lisbon explained clearly

Lisbon is served by Humberto Delgado Airport (IATA code LIS), the primary international gateway for mainland Portugal, with two distinct terminals that simplify trip planning.

Terminals, transport, airlines, and protected itineraries with Kiwi.com

Terminal 1 manages all arrivals and most scheduled and charter departures, has two check in halls, and a shared departures area with a wide variety of shops and services. The older hall now serves TAP Air Portugal’s self check in area, subject to change. Terminal 2 is dedicated to low cost carrier departures for European flights, and a free shuttle connects it with Terminal 1 approximately every 10 minutes, subject to change, ideal for self transfer itineraries.

Ground transport, airline mix, and Kiwi.com protection

Access to and from the airport is easy: the Aeroporto Metro station (Red Line) links Terminal 1 to downtown in about 20 minutes, and Gare do Oriente provides national rail connections. Taxis and ride hailing services are readily available, with typical fares to the city center ranging from 10 to 15 euros depending on traffic, subject to change. Major airlines include full service operators like TAP Air Portugal and low cost airlines such as Ryanair. With Kiwi.com, you can build protected, self transfer itineraries, and the Kiwi.com Guarantee with Disruption Protection ensures compensation in the event of disruptions, with automatic check in and instant chat support described in detail under Travel Hacks.

Smart travel tips for departures from Lisbon

• Arrive at LIS two hours before short haul and three hours before long haul flights, particularly in summer, as security and passport control wait times can vary, subject to change.
• For the quickest city link, use the Red Line metro from Aeroporto station to downtown (about 20 minutes) and avoid rush hour traffic where possible, subject to change.
• If departing from Terminal 2, remember the free T2 to T1 shuttle (runs about every 10 minutes) and add plenty of extra time for security, subject to change.
• Combine separate tickets on Kiwi.com for maximum choice across airlines, and consider the Kiwi.com Guarantee for Disruption Protection when booking self transfer trips.
• Set a Price Alert for deals on popular or last minute flights, and use the Kiwi.com App to manage boarding passes, receive notifications, and track gate or carrier changes on the go.