Flying from Reykjavik to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS): What you need to know
Reykjavik's main base, Keflavik International Airport (KEF), is where countless incredible trips begin. Explore the departure options from here when searching for a flight from Reykjavik to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS).
Around 4 hours 25 minutes is the typical travel time on a direct Reykjavik to Lisbon Portela Airport flight.
Reykjavik and Lisbon (where Lisbon Portela Airport is located) share the UTC+0 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch on arrival.
Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) is the most popular route, with 4 direct services every week. Get from KEF to LIS on Fly Play's 2:50pm flight.
To ensure you catch your flight from Reykjavik to LIS, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Reykjavik
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Go straight to your destination from Keflavik International Airport (KEF). Direct flights from Reykjavik to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) operate from here.
Fly Play is a well-known carrier that offers direct flights from Reykjavik to Lisbon Portela Airport departing from KEF.
The airline with the highest booking numbers between KEF and LIS is Fly Play.
We make it a breeze to book cheap flights from Reykjavik to LIS with a stopover. To explore your options departing from Keflavik International Airport (KEF), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers between KEF and LIS include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Travelling from central Reykjavik to KEF takes around 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a stress-free start to your trip? Stay near Keflavik International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Reykjavik to Lisbon Portela Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are the ideal choice:
66.96% of flights that leave from Keflavik International Airport reach their destination on time.
Reykjavik International Airport (RKV)
With public transport, you can travel from central Reykjavik to RKV in about 25 minutes. The terminal is roughly 2 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 5 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your Reykjavik to LIS flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Reykjavik International Airport:
When it comes to keeping flights punctual, Reykjavik International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 76.1%.
About Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
Have a late flight from Reykjavik to Lisbon Portela Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Check in to one of these hotels near LIS and give yourself a well-earned lights-out:
Grab a Lisbon Portela Airport rental car and discover Lisbon and beyond with your own wheels. Klass Wagen, Goldcar and OK Mobility are popular outlets to choose from here.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle around two weeks before your Reykjavik to Lisbon Portela Airport flight.
Getting from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to central Lisbon
Lisbon Portela Airport is about 6 kilometres from central Lisbon. How long it takes to get to the centre by car hire or cab will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.
Travelling on public transport takes about 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Reykjavik to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
RM298 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Reykjavik to Lisbon Portela Airport. A return flight starts at RM621. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
Snap up cheap flights from Reykjavik to LIS by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
The best month for scoring cheap Reykjavik to Lisbon Portela Airport tickets is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates offering the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Reykjavik to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
June is the most popular month for flights from Reykjavik to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS). Plan your visit to Lisbon in February if you'd rather avoid peak season.
When booking your Reykjavik to LIS plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. August is the warmest month in Lisbon, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Reykjavik to Lisbon Portela Airport in January when temperatures are between 8ºC (46ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF).
More about Lisbon
Once you've booked your flight from Reykjavik to Lisbon Portela Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Lisbon:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be tricky to know where to start. Belém, Pasteis de Belém and Real Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Belém are popular attractions which should be on any good Lisbon itinerary.
Explore more of Portugal
Lisbon is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Portugal you should also see. About 274 kilometres north of Lisbon, a visit to Porto will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Ribeira District, Rio Douro and Livraria Lello.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in Portugal, head for Coimbra, about 177 kilometres north of Lisbon. Biblioteca Joanina, Old Cathedral of Coimbra (Se Velha de Coimbra) and Mesquita de Coimbra are among its highlights.