Lisbon Travel Guide
Lisbon, Portugal
Lisbon is a city in Portugal (Europe), served by Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon Airport) (LIS). It's known for its hillside trams and Alfama district, Belém Tower and pastel de nata custard tarts. Typical shoulder-season months are Apr/May/Sep/Oct — illustrative general guidance based on the local climate pattern, not a guarantee of conditions in any given year; check a forecast closer to travel.
Country
Portugal
Region
Europe
Timezone
Europe/Lisbon· 03:35 AM
Known for
- its hillside trams and Alfama district
- Belém Tower
- pastel de nata custard tarts
Flying to Lisbon
Cheapest confirmed fare into Lisbon: GBP 38.79, flying from Madrid. · Sample search, fares as of Sep 1, 2026 · not a live quote · in GBP
Carriers seen in a sample search — verify availability: Air Europa (UX), British Airways (BA), Iberia (IB), TAP Air Portugal (TP), easyJet (U2)
Nonstop options were found in this sample search.
Range in this sample: GBP 38.79–607.28 · Sample search, fares as of Sep 1, 2026 · not a live quote · in GBP
Carriers seen in a sample search — verify availability: Air Europa (UX), British Airways (BA), Brussels Airlines, Iberia (IB), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS, TAP Air Portugal (TP), Vueling (VY), easyJet (U2)
Nonstop options were found in this sample search.
Range in this sample: GBP 55.54–271.18 · Sample search, fares as of Aug 30, 2026 · not a live quote · in GBP
Carriers seen in a sample search — verify availability: Air Europa (UX), British Airways (BA), ITA, Iberia (IB), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS, TAP Air Portugal (TP), Vueling (VY), easyJet (U2)
Nonstop options were found in this sample search.
Range in this sample: GBP 71.81–309.70 · Sample search, fares as of Sep 1, 2026 · not a live quote · in GBP
Carriers seen in a sample search — verify availability: Air Europa (UX), British Airways (BA), Eurowings, ITA, Lufthansa (LH), SWISS, TAP Air Portugal (TP), Turkish Airlines (TK), Vueling (VY)
Nonstop options were found in this sample search.
Range in this sample: GBP 75.65–449.18 · Sample search, fares as of Sep 1, 2026 · not a live quote · in GBP
Carriers seen in a sample search — verify availability: Aer Lingus (EI), British Airways (BA), ITA, Iberia (IB), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS, TAP Air Portugal (TP), Vueling (VY)
Nonstop options were found in this sample search.
Range in this sample: GBP 97.87–366.78 · Sample search, fares as of Aug 31, 2026 · not a live quote · in GBP
Carriers seen in a sample search — verify availability: Air Europa (UX), Brussels Airlines, Finnair (AY), Iberia (IB), LOT Polish Airlines (LO), Lufthansa (LH), SAS (SK), SWISS, TAP Air Portugal (TP), Vueling (VY)
Nonstop options were found in this sample search.
Range in this sample: GBP 98.35–335.10 · Sample search, fares as of Aug 31, 2026 · not a live quote · in GBP
Carriers seen in a sample search — verify availability: Air Europa (UX), Air Serbia (JU), British Airways (BA), Brussels Airlines, LOT Polish Airlines (LO), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS, TAP Air Portugal (TP), Vueling (VY)
Nonstop options were found in this sample search.
Range in this sample: GBP 115.96–490.61 · Sample search, fares as of Sep 1, 2026 · not a live quote · in GBP
Carriers seen in a sample search — verify availability: Aegean Airlines (A3), Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, Iberia (IB), Lufthansa (LH), SAS (SK), SWISS, TAP Air Portugal (TP), Turkish Airlines (TK), Vueling (VY)
Nonstop options were found in this sample search.
Range in this sample: GBP 118.45–356.12 · Sample search, fares as of Aug 30, 2026 · not a live quote · in GBP
Carriers seen in a sample search — verify availability: Air Europa, British Airways (BA), Brussels Airlines, LOT Polish Airlines (LO), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS, TAP Air Portugal (TP)
Nonstop options were found in this sample search.
Range in this sample: GBP 119.48–469.57 · Sample search, fares as of Sep 1, 2026 · not a live quote · in GBP
Carriers seen in a sample search — verify availability: Air Europa (UX), British Airways (BA), Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Hahn Air (HR), ITA (AZ), Iberia (IB), LOT Polish Airlines (LO), Lufthansa (LH), Royal Air Maroc (AT), SWISS, Vueling (VY)
Only connecting itineraries were found in this sample search (no nonstop offer).
Range in this sample: GBP 119.80–579.27 · Sample search, fares as of Aug 29, 2026 · not a live quote · in GBP
Carriers seen in a sample search — verify availability: British Airways (BA), Brussels Airlines, LOT Polish Airlines (LO), Lufthansa (LH), SAS (SK), SWISS, TAP Air Portugal (TP), Turkish Airlines (TK)
Only connecting itineraries were found in this sample search (no nonstop offer).
Range in this sample: GBP 120.50–382.67 · Sample search, fares as of Aug 31, 2026 · not a live quote · in GBP
Carriers seen in a sample search — verify availability: Aer Lingus (EI), British Airways (BA), Brussels Airlines, Iberia (IB), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS, TAP Air Portugal (TP), Vueling (VY)
Nonstop options were found in this sample search.
Range in this sample: GBP 134.55–461.42 · Sample search, fares as of Aug 28, 2026 · not a live quote · in GBP
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Getting around
- the Lisbon Metro
- the city's historic hillside trams (e.g. Tram 28)
- funiculars for the steepest streets
General transit options — not an exhaustive list; check local sources for current fares and schedules.
Good to know before you fly
- Lisbon's airport is Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon Airport) (LIS).
- From Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon Airport) (LIS), the fastest typical option into the centre is the metro (Metro Red Line) — around 25 min to central Lisbon (typical).
- Best time to fly: a Mediterranean climate — hot dry summers, mild wet winters (illustrative — general climate pattern, not a live forecast; conditions vary year to year).
- First-time tip: nonstop service isn't guaranteed on every route into Lisbon — check the real inbound routes below (carriers, nonstop vs connecting) before you book.
Entry & visa basics
Entry requirements (visa, passport validity, health or customs forms) depend on your nationality and where you're flying from, and change over time — they aren't listed here. Check Portugal's official government travel-advisory page and verify again close to departure; IATA's Travel Centre (linked below) is a useful starting point for passport/visa/health-entry lookups by nationality and destination.
Sources & further reading
- Wikivoyage: Lisbon· CC BY-SA
- OpenStreetMap· © OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL
- IATA Travel Centre — entry & visa requirements
Background resources for planning, shown under their own licenses — the guide above is our own original editorial, not reproduced from these sources.
Airports serving Lisbon
Popular routes to Lisbon
Frequently asked questions
Which airports serve Lisbon?
Lisbon is served by one airport: Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon Airport) (LIS).
When's the best time to fly to Lisbon?
a Mediterranean climate — hot dry summers, mild wet winters. Typical shoulder-season months: Apr, May, Sep, Oct. This is illustrative general climate guidance, not a live forecast — conditions vary year to year.
How do I get from the airport to Lisbon center?
From Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon Airport) (LIS), a typical option is the metro (Metro Red Line), around 25 minutes to central Lisbon (typical). Lisbon also has the Lisbon Metro, the city's historic hillside trams (e.g. Tram 28), funiculars for the steepest streets.