Flights hackBe flexible by a few days
Use a fare calendar view and move your trip by one or two days – mid-week departures are usually the cheapest.
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✈️ Cheap flights to Portugal
Compare fares to Portugal from hundreds of airlines and travel sites – fly into Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS). Find the best time to fly, flight times from major cities and every airport.
🔥 Cheapest flights to Portugal right now
🛬 Airports in Portugal
| Code | Airport | City | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LIS | Lisbon Humberto Delgado | Lisbon | Main |
| FAO | Faro - Gago Coutinho Intl | Faro | Main |
| OPO | Francisco de Sá Carneiro | Porto | Main |
| FNC | Cristiano Ronaldo Intl | Funchal | Main |
| PDL | João Paulo II | Ponta Delgada | Main |
| CAT | Cascais | Cascais | Regional |
| PRM | Portimão | Portimão | Regional |
| VSE | Aerodromo Goncalves Lobato (Viseu) | Viseu | Regional |
| VRL | Vila Real | Vila Real | Regional |
| BGC | Bragança | Bragança | Regional |
…and 8 more airports.
Lisbon, Porto and Faro airports handle most international flights, with direct connections across Europe and to the Americas. Trains and buses link Portugal with Spain.
📅 Best time to fly to Portugal
Best: April to June and September to October – warm, sunny weather with fewer crowds than midsummer.
Cheaper shoulder season: July to August for beaches (hot and busy), or March and November for quieter city breaks.
Avoid: No bad time – winter is mild and good for cities, though rainy days are more common from November to February.
Weather by month in Lisbon
- 15°Jan🌧
- 16°Feb🌧
- 19°Mar⛅
- 20°Apr⛅
- 23°May⛅
- 27°Jun☀️
- 29°Jul☀️
- 29°Aug☀️
- 27°Sep☀️
- 23°Oct⛅
- 18°Nov🌧
- 15°Dec🌧
Average daytime highs (°C) and how rainy each month is.
⏱️ Flight times to Portugal
| Route | Distance | Flight time (nonstop) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Lisbon | 1,564 km | 2 h 35 min | |
| New York → Lisbon | 5,404 km | 7 h 10 min | |
| Los Angeles → Lisbon | 9,136 km | 11 h 40 min | |
| Chicago → Lisbon | 6,434 km | 8 h 25 min | |
| Miami → Lisbon | 6,676 km | 8 h 45 min | |
| San Francisco → Lisbon | 9,121 km | 11 h 40 min | |
| Toronto → Lisbon | 5,740 km | 7 h 35 min | |
| Paris → Lisbon | 1,469 km | 2 h 25 min | |
| Frankfurt → Lisbon | 1,873 km | 2 h 55 min | |
| Dubai → Lisbon | 6,137 km | 8 h 05 min | |
| Delhi → Lisbon | 7,767 km | 10 h 00 min | |
| Mumbai → Lisbon | 8,017 km | 10 h 20 min | |
| Singapore → Lisbon | 11,890 km | 15 h 00 min | |
| Sydney → Lisbon | 18,177 km | 22 h 35 min* |
Flight times are estimates for a nonstop flight; with a connection allow 2–5 hours more. * Very long routes usually need a stop.
📍 Where to go in Portugal
- Lisbon – Sun-washed hills, viewpoints, historic trams and a thriving food and nightlife scene.
- Porto – A characterful city of tiled churches, port lodges and riverside cafés.
- Sintra – Fairy-tale palaces and gardens in misty, forested hills.
- Algarve – Golden cliffs, sea caves and beaches around Lagos, Albufeira and Tavira.
- Douro Valley – Spectacular vineyard terraces and quintas producing port and table wines.
- Évora – A walled town with a Roman temple and the eerie Chapel of Bones.
💡 Flight hacks
Money hackEat your big meal at lunch
Many restaurants serve a cheaper set lunch menu – the same food as dinner for a fraction of the price.
Flights hackCheck nearby airports
Flying into a secondary airport an hour away can cut the fare by a third; add the bus or train cost before you book.
Flights to Portugal: questions
What is the main airport in Portugal?
The main international airport is Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) in Lisbon. Other airports with scheduled flights include Faro (FAO), Porto (OPO), Funchal (FNC).
How long is the flight from London to Portugal?
A nonstop flight from London to Lisbon covers about 1,564 km and takes around 2 h 35 min. With a connection, plan for a few extra hours.
When is the best time to fly to Portugal?
April to June and September to October – warm, sunny weather with fewer crowds than midsummer.
When is the cheapest time to fly to Portugal?
Fares are usually lowest outside the peak season. Good-value months: July to August for beaches (hot and busy), or March and November for quieter city breaks.
Do I need a visa to fly to Portugal?
It depends on your passport. See our Portugal visa & entry guide for the rules, then check with the official embassy before you book.
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