Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS): what you need to know
On average, direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport take 2 hours 47 minutes. Lisbon and London share the same timezone (UTC+0), so you won't have to adjust your watch once you arrive.
Each week, there are 151 flights from London Heathrow Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport. To jet off as early as possible, go for the 06:00 TAP Portugal flight. If you're keen to make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight from LHR to LIS is 20:25 with British Airways.
Travelling over a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
British Airways is your gateway to discovering Lisbon (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Portugal!). Browse the direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport offered by this airline.
If you want to break up your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport, consider adding a stopover. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' and find a city that appeals to you. The most popular stopovers on the LHR - LIS route are:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Manchester Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
To find out if you need a visa to enter Portugal, contact your carrier and the local embassy or consulate. They'll give you the most up-to-date details, including other travel documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from LHR to LIS.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport is ر.ق. 227. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ر.ق. 443. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap flight tickets from LHR to LIS, book your trip 5 months ahead of your departure.
The cheapest month for flight tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport is January. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
Log into your online account or use the app to set up a Price Alert. You'll get notified straight away if there's a better deal on this route. It doesn't take long, and it'll save you the hassle of checking for cheap flight tickets from LHR to LIS every day.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport is around 31 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 57 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be approximately 1 hour and 1 minute.
Taking an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near LHR:
Arriving at Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
Consider booking a hotel close to LIS if you have a late flight from London Heathrow Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to central Lisbon
Lisbon Portela Airport to central Lisbon takes about 22 minutes by car. It's approximately 10 kilometres away. Discover what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing services.
Travelling by public transport takes about 59 minutes.
When to fly to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
June is the most popular month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Lisbon in February.
When reserving your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Lisbon, with temperatures ranging from 16 ºC to 29 ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 8 ºC and 16 ºC. Search for cheap flight tickets from LHR to LIS sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Lisbon
If you're looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Lisbon right here. Browse these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from LHR to LIS:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Torre de Belem Garden, Estrela At Lisbon - Tram 28 and Archaeological museum of Sao Jorge Castle are leading attractions which should be on any well-planned Lisbon itinerary.
Complete your Lisbon trip with hotels and a car rental
Comparing flights is not the only thing we do. Once you've booked your cheap ticket to Lisbon Portela Airport, check out our car rental deals that'll give you the freedom and flexibility to see the sights at your own pace. Then, take a look at our exclusive rates for hotels to find your ideal Lisbon stay.