The cheapest month to fly from Madrid to Lisbon is October, with fares from €43. The most expensive period is August, when prices can reach €186+ — a difference of €143 per ticket. Booking on a Thursday and travelling off-peak can save you significantly on the 513 km MAD–LIS sector.
Based on 103 real fares found on this route over the last 12 months, showing the cheapest seen in each of 10 months. Updated 30 Aug 2026.
| Month | From price | vs cheapest | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | €68 | +€25 | Good value |
| March | €66 | +€23 | Good value |
| April | €73 | +€30 | Good value |
| June | €88 | +€45 | Average |
| July | €75 | +€32 | Good value |
| August | €186 | +€143 | Expensive |
| September | €53 | +€10 | Best value |
| October | €43 | Cheapest | Best value |
| November | €59 | +€16 | Good value |
| December | €79 | +€36 | Good value |
On the Madrid–Lisbon route, Thursdays are typically the cheapest day to fly, while Fridays are most expensive. Mid-week departures (Tuesday, Wednesday) save an average of 15–25% compared to weekend travel.
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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.
| Mode | Fastest | From |
|---|---|---|
| Train | 8h 01m | £73.68 |
| Bus | 7h 25m | £8.66 |
| Flight | 1h 20m | £67.60 |
| Airline | Code | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Iberia | IB | Operates |
| TAP Air Portugal | TP | Operates |
| easyJet | U2 | Operates |
| Magnicharters | UX | Operates |
| Azores Airlines | S4 | Codeshare |
| Aeromexico | AM | Codeshare |
| Departs | Booking site | Stops | Duration | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 7 Oct | Авиасейлс | Direct | 2h 50m | €43 |
| Thu 1 Oct | Авиасейлс | Direct | 2h 45m | €50 |
| Thu 1 Oct | Multiple | Direct | — | €53 |
| Mon 14 Sep | Kiwi.com | Direct | 2h 50m | €53 |
| Thu 1 Oct | Авиасейлс | Direct | 2h 50m | €55 |
| Tue 8 Sep | Biletix | Direct | 2h 50m | €56 |
| Thu 15 Oct | Kiwi.com | Direct | 2h 40m | €58 |
| Sun 27 Sep | Kiwi.com | Direct | 2h 45m | €58 |
| Tue 24 Nov | Trip.com | Direct | 2h 35m | €59 |
| Mon 7 Sep | Kiwi.com | Direct | 2h 50m | €59 |
