Cheap flights from London to Lisbon

Under three hours to Lisbon's hills, trams and riverfront, with no time difference to adjust to.

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London → Lisbon

Flights from London to Lisbon take about two hours and 45 minutes, and Portugal keeps the same time as the UK all year, so there is no clock change to think about. Departures run from Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted and Luton, with a mix of full-service and low-cost airlines. Lisbon's airport sits within the city, about 7 km from the historic centre, so the trip from the arrivals hall to your hotel is usually short.

Lisbon works for a long weekend and as a base for day trips to Sintra, Cascais and the Arrábida coast. Fares are highest in summer and around Easter, and June brings the Santo António festivities, when the old neighbourhoods fill with street parties. Winter is mild by UK standards, which makes January to March a good-value time for sightseeing. If you plan to see the Algarve as well, compare an open-jaw trip that returns from Faro.

Route facts

Flight time
About 2 hours 45 minutes
Distance
1,570 km (980 miles)
Departure airports
Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton
Arrival airports
Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS)
Airlines
Typically served by TAP Air Portugal, British Airways, easyJet and Ryanair

When fares to Lisbon are highest

  • Lower demand
  • Shoulder
  • Peak – book early

Peaks and cheaper windowsFares peak in July and August and around Easter, and June is busy because of the city's festivals. January, February and November are usually the cheapest months, with mild weather that suits walking the hills.

Based on typical seasonal demand and fares, not live prices. Run a search to see current prices for your dates.

Tips for cheaper London–Lisbon flights

  • Some low-cost flights use Lisbon's Terminal 2, which has no metro station; a free shuttle bus connects it with Terminal 1, so allow a little extra time on arrival and departure.
  • The metro red line runs from Terminal 1 into the city, with a change needed for Baixa-Chiado; for late arrivals, a taxi or ride-hailing car is quick because the airport is so close to the centre.
  • Touring Portugal? Fly into Lisbon and home from Faro or Porto to avoid a long trip back, and compare one-way fares on each leg as well as a single open-jaw ticket.
  • Lisbon fills up for the Santo António festivities in mid-June and for large conferences such as Web Summit, usually held in November, so check event dates before you fix your travel week.

London to Lisbon flights: questions and answers

How long is the flight from London to Lisbon?

About two hours and 45 minutes from the main London airports. Lisbon is on the same time as the UK all year, including during summer time, so there is no time difference to adjust to, which makes even a two-night break practical.

How do I get from Lisbon airport to the city centre?

The metro red line leaves from Terminal 1 and reaches central Lisbon in around 20 to 25 minutes, with a change needed for Baixa and Chiado. Taxis and ride-hailing cars take about 15 to 20 minutes outside rush hour. If you arrive at Terminal 2, take the free shuttle bus to Terminal 1 first.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Lisbon?

Usually January, February outside half-term and November, when fares and hotel prices tend to be at their lowest and daytime temperatures are still mild. Easter, June and the July and August holidays are the most expensive periods. Midweek flights are often cheaper than Friday and Sunday departures for weekend breaks.

Is Lisbon good for a weekend break?

Yes. With no time difference and a short flight, three or four nights covers Alfama, Baixa, Belém and an evening in Bairro Alto. Add a day for Sintra, about 40 minutes by train from Rossio station, or Cascais, reached by the coastal train from Cais do Sodré.

Does Lisbon have a tourist tax?

Yes. Lisbon charges a municipal tourist tax per person per night, normally paid at your accommodation and capped at a set number of nights, with young children exempt. It is often shown separately from the room rate, so check whether the price you are comparing includes it.

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