Flying from London to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS): What you need to know
When looking for your flight from London to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS), there's a good range of airports you can start your trip from. London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and London Stansted Airport (STN) are London's major terminals.
The average duration of a direct London to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport flight is 2 hours 50 minutes.
Lisbon (where Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport is located) and London share the UTC+0 timezone. Easily coordinate travel plans without worrying about time differences.
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) is the most popular route. There are 74 direct flights a week to choose from. If you prefer to head out later, take the last flight with British Airways at 8:25pm. Choose the first LHR to LIS departure with TAP Portugal at 6am if you're aiming for an earlier start.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from London to LIS. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from London to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) operate out of this terminal.
When jetting out of LHR, you can take a direct flight from London to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport with TAP Portugal.
Most travellers prefer to fly with TAP Air Portugal between LHR and LIS.
British Airways is the best performing carrier for punctuality on this route.
Located around 24 kilometres from central London, LHR can be reached in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
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78% of flights taking off from London Heathrow Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Looking to fly out of London Gatwick Airport (LGW)? Direct London to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) plane tickets can be booked from this popular hub.
From LGW, direct flights from London to LIS can be booked with easyJet.
EasyJet has the largest share of bookings on the LGW to LIS route.
The top on-time carrier is easyJet. Its London Gatwick Airport to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport flights arrive as scheduled 78.29% of the time.
LGW is about 48 kilometres from central London. It'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
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London Gatwick Airport has earned its reputation for punctuality. 82% of flights departing here make it to their final destination as planned.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
One flight, zero drama. You can take a direct flight from London to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport leaving from London Stansted Airport (STN).
Ryanair is one trusted airline that offers direct London to LIS plane tickets from STN.
Ryanair is the airline most travellers choose for flights from STN to LIS.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier on this route, with 73.23% of its services reaching their destination on time.
The journey to STN from central London is around 45 minutes on public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you about 1 hour 5 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
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STN has an on-time performance rating of 80%. This means most of its flights reach their destination as expected and your trip goes off without a hitch.
About Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS)
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Getting from Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) to central Lisbon
Central Lisbon is roughly 6 kilometres from Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport. Travel times by car hire or taxi will vary depending on traffic conditions and time of day, so do some research ahead of your trip.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of around 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS)
RM114 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from London to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport. A return flight starts at RM190. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
Lock in cheap flights from London to LIS by booking eight months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
The best month for landing cheap London to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport tickets is January. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then choose the dates offering the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from London to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS)
January is the quietest month for flights from London to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS), while August is the busiest. Work out the best time to visit Lisbon based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Lock in a London to LIS plane ticket departing in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Lisbon to range from 16ºC (61ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from London to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF).
More about Lisbon
Start your Lisbon trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from London to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
Your Lisbon trip isn't complete without checking out the sights. Major attractions that should be on your list include Pasteis de Belém, belém and Real Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Belém.
Explore more of Portugal
Lisbon is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Portugal waiting to be explored. Around 274 kilometres north of Lisbon, a visit to Porto will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Ribeira District, Rio Douro and Livraria Lello.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of Portugal, head for Coimbra, roughly 177 kilometres north of Lisbon. Biblioteca Joanina, Old Cathedral of Coimbra (Se Velha de Coimbra) and Paço das Escolas are among its highlights.