IATA: LIS · Lisbon, Portugal

Lisbon Portela Airport Guide

CapitalLisbon
Population10,749,635
CurrencyEUR € Euro
LanguagePortuguese
Time ZoneUTC+01:00 WEST
AirportLIS
Distance
Flight Time
Visitors/yr~8,702,659

Lisbon Portela Airport (IATA: LIS) is a key aviation hub serving Lisbon and the wider Portugal region. The airport operates 1 passenger terminal, handling millions of passengers annually.

Getting to Lisbon from LIS

Train and metro offer the fastest connections (20–40 min). Buses and shared shuttles are the most affordable. Taxis and rideshare apps (Uber, Bolt) are ideal with luggage or in groups.

Terminals & Facilities

Lisbon Portela Airport has 1 terminal with duty-free retail, restaurants, business lounges, family zones and prayer rooms. Free WiFi is available throughout.

Airport Lounges at LIS

Multiple lounges are accessible via Priority Pass, Amex Platinum, airline status or day-pass purchase. Amenities include complimentary food and drinks, fast WiFi and shower facilities.

Parking

Short-stay, long-stay and meet-and-greet options are available at Lisbon Portela Airport. Pre-booking online saves 30–50% versus paying at the gate.

Frequently Asked Questions

How early to arrive at LIS?+
Is there free WiFi at Lisbon Portela Airport?+
How do I get from LIS to Lisbon city centre?+
Are there hotels near LIS?+
Which airlines fly from LIS?+

Top Activities in Lisbon

PRIVATE Unforgettable Full Day Tour to Sintra from Lisbon
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Sintra Private Tour with All Tickets Included
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3 Hour Lisbon Private Guided Tour via Tuk Tuk
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Discover the hills and historic neighborhoods of Lisbon in tuk tuk
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Lisbon: Private Tuk-tuk Me Around
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Sintra Private Tour 2 Palaces Roca Cascais Tailored up to 7
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From Lisbon: Arrábida & Sesimbra Private Day Trip – Wine & Nature
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2H Lisbon Private Luxury Catamaran Tour with Welcome Drink
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Top-rated tours and experiences in Lisbon, ranked by traveller rating. Prices are per person and change with date and group size.

Hotels in Lisbon

Alfama Guest House
1-star · 5.7/10 from 19 reviews
€33 / night
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Residencia Almirante
2-star · 7.0/10 from 43 reviews
€36 / night
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Universo Romantico
3-star · 7.6/10 from 356 reviews
€60 / night
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262 baixa guesthouse
3-star · 7.9/10 from 418 reviews
€61 / night
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The Color Hostel
3-star · 7.1/10 from 63 reviews
€70 / night
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Secret Patio Lisbon
3-star · 8.2/10 from 161 reviews
€72 / night
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Hotel Anjos
3-star · 7.5/10 from 111 reviews
€105 / night
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Hotel Princesa Lisboa Centro
2-star · 7.7/10 from 103 reviews
€107 / night
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Nightly rates in Lisbon for a sample two-night stay for two adults from 29 Sep 2026, cheapest first. Rates move with your dates — check availability for a live quote.

Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) at a glance

IATA / ICAO
LIS / LPPT
Serves
Lisbon
Country
Portugal
Local time now
09:47 (WEST)
Time zone
Europe/Lisbon
Currency
EUR (€)
Capital
Lisbon
Coordinates
38.7813, -9.1359

Alternative airports near LIS

Straight-line distance from LIS. A nearby airport is often materially cheaper on the same route — worth checking both before booking.

Cheapest fares found from LIS right now

Updated 31 Aug 2026
DestinationAirlineStopsDepartsFrom
Madrid (MAD)easyJetDirect5 Nov€63
Barcelona (BCN)VuelingDirect22 Sep€83
Milan (MIL)RyanairDirect16 Oct€89
Funchal (FNC)RyanairDirect19 Sep€103
Warsaw (WAW)Ryanair1 stop22 Oct€105
Paris (PAR)RyanairDirect20 Oct€107
Nantes (NTE)easyJetDirect10 Sep€109
Lyon (LYS)easyJetDirect15 Sep€109
Venezia (VCE)Ryanair1 stop12 Nov€115
Brussels (BRU)Ryanair2 stops16 Sep€119
Praia (RAI)easyJetDirect6 Nov€144
Ponta Delgada (PDL)Azores AirlinesDirect7 Oct€147
Return fares found by travellers in the last 48 hours. Prices change constantly - search for your dates to see live availability.

Nonstop destinations from LIS

Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport has published nonstop service to 102 airports across 40 countries. The busiest are listed first, with straight-line distance from LIS.

DestinationIATACountryDistance
MadridMADSpain512 km
LondonLHRUnited Kingdom1,564 km
AmsterdamAMSNetherlands1,846 km
BarcelonaBCNSpain994 km
Frankfurt am MainFRAGermany1,872 km
ZurichZRHSwitzerland1,723 km
Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne)ORYFrance1,437 km
MunichMUCGermany1,983 km
HortaHORPortugal1,697 km
Ponta DelgadaPDLPortugal1,448 km
Praia da VitóriaTERPortugal1,554 km
ZaventemBRUBelgium1,717 km
NewarkEWRUnited States5,433 km
PortoOPOPortugal277 km
Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise)CDGFrance1,469 km
BolognaBLQItaly1,807 km
RomeFCOItaly1,839 km
Ferno (VA)MXPItaly1,651 km
Venezia (VE)VCEItaly1,915 km
DüsseldorfDUSGermany1,861 km
GenevaGVASwitzerland1,495 km
CopenhagenCPHDenmark2,471 km
FunchalFNCPortugal965 km
LondonLGWUnited Kingdom1,542 km

Airlines serving LIS

36 carriers publish nonstop service at LIS, ranked by how many routes each one appears on. Counts include codeshares, so a carrier can be listed here while the aircraft is flown by a partner. Schedules change seasonally — check the operating carrier on your own dates before booking.

AirlineCodeTypeRoutes
TAP Air PortugalTPFull Service182
Carrier S4S452
easyJetU2Budget42
ITA AirwaysAZFull Service14
LufthansaLHFull Service12
IberiaIBFull Service8
LATAM BrasilJJFull Service8
Varesh AirlinesVRCharter8
United AirlinesUAFull Service6
SwissLXFull Service6
Air TransatTSCharter5
Aer LingusEIFull Service4
Etihad AirwaysEYFull Service4
TransaviaHVBudget4
VuelingVYBudget4
Brussels AirlinesSNFull Service4
TAAG AngolaDTFull Service3
AeromexicoAMFull Service2

At the airport

General guidance rather than LIS-specific detail — terminal counts, lounge locations, desk opening hours and lost-property arrangements change often, so confirm those on the airport’s own site before you travel.

SecurityAllow longer than you think at peak departure banks - typically early morning and late evening. Liquids and electronics rules still differ by airport even where scanners have been upgraded.
ImmigrationArriving passengers clear immigration at the first point of entry into a country, not at the final destination, which is what makes tight connections risky on separate tickets.
Terminal transfersWhere an airport has multiple terminals, allow for a shuttle or train between them. Airside transfers are faster, but a change of terminal often means re-clearing security.
Wi-FiFree Wi-Fi is now near-universal at scheduled-service airports, usually with a time limit or an email sign-in. Download boarding passes before you land in case sign-in fails.
Food and shopsMost retail sits airside, after security. Landside options before security are usually thinner and close earlier.
AccessibilityRequest assistance through your airline at least 48 hours ahead. It is a legal entitlement across the EU, UK and US, but only guaranteed when pre-booked.
CurrencyAirport exchange desks carry the widest spreads of anywhere in a country. An ATM in the arrivals hall, or a card with no foreign-transaction fee, is almost always cheaper.
Lost propertyItems left on the aircraft go to the airline; items left in the terminal go to the airport operator. They are separate systems, so report to the right one.