Cheap flights to Lisbon

Lisbon

Lisbon is one of Europe's oldest cities and was once the starting point for discovering new lands. Explorers like Vasco da Gama, Henry the Navigator and Magellan brought respect to the city by sailing off in to the unknown and claiming lands as far away as Brazil, Goa and Macao. The city is built on 7 hills, each one containing narrow, twisting walkways which lead to magnificent vistas over looking the great city. Discover this charming destination, which in some parts appears to be locked into a time warp. Rumbling trams creak over the cobbled streets, past the fado bars, where the beautiful music washes over you. Take a wander down town where some of the city's 18th century buildings contain some of the most modern fashion houses. Or discover one of the many museums housed in what once was the industrial part of town, now home to trendy shops and restaurants.

How to Get To Lisbon by Plane

Reaching Lisbon by plane from the UK takes only a couple of hours. Regular flights leave throughout the year from Manchester, Edinburgh, Luton, Heathrow and Gatwick airports. The main airlines are TAP, British Airlines, Ryan Air and easyJet. The airport in Lisbon is very close to the city centre making it simple to continue a journey to the urban centre. A new metro station makes it possible to reach the centre in around 10 minutes. Buses pull up outside arrivals or further down the street, towards the main roundabout. Taxis are available during day and night from outside the the main terminal. There are 4 main bus stations around the city depending on where your ultimate destination is. All are easy to access.

Flights to Lisbon

The westernmost capital on the European continent, Lisbon has been a busy port city for hundreds of years, welcoming travellers and traders from all over the world. Today there is one main international airport serving the city, where flights from the UK arrive throughout the year from a variety of departing cities.

Which is the main airport in Lisbon?

Flights to Lisbon arrive at Lisbon Portela Airport, where many international airlines operate. This is the gateway to the city by air, and in 2018 it welcomed a record 29 million passengers through it's terminals. Onward travel to the centre of the city takes around 20 minutes by taxi or Metro, while the Aerobus offers frequent departures to popular destinations in the city directly from the airport.

Which airlines offer flights to Lisbon?

From the United Kingdom, Ryanair, easyJet and Monarch all fly direct throughout the year to the Portuguese capital. Services from cities including Edinburgh, Glasgow, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol and London all have flight times of three hours or less. The most expensive time of year to arrive in Lisbon is June, while March and February are typically the least expensive months to fly into the city.

Why travel by plane to Lisbon?

The easiest way to reach the city from the UK is by aeroplane. With departures from all over the country, short flight times and a variety of airlines offering their services, flights to Lisbon have never been so practical, with the only alternative being tricky indirect bus, train or car journeys which will likely steal more than a day of your trip.

Before you travel to Lisbon by plane - good to know!

A city built around seven legendary hills, Lisbon can offer some of the most beautiful scenery in Portugal. High altitude viewing points provide the perfect platform for breathtaking views of the city below with its castles, gardens and national landmarks such as Sao Vicente de Fora and the National Pantheon. The public transport network is well organised to take in the cityscape and even includes lifts scaling the city's hills. The famous Santa Junta Lift opened in 1902 and has become a tourist attraction in its own right. The 7 Colinas travel card is highly recommended to take advantage of reduced fares on board public transport. The card can be bought from metro stations and easily topped up at newspaper stands when needed. The winding streets of Lisbon are often best experienced by foot or on the city's famous tram network.