Travelling from Glasgow Intl Airport (GLA) to Lisbon Airport (LIS): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Glasgow Intl Airport to Lisbon Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 10 minutes.
Glasgow and Lisbon share the same timezone, UTC+0.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport with enough time to board your GLA to LIS flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as September? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
EasyJet has direct flights from Glasgow Intl Airport to Lisbon Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Lisbon — and maybe even more of Portugal if you have time.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is easyJet.
If you want to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Glasgow Intl Airport to Lisbon Airport. These are the top stopovers between GLA and LIS:
London Heathrow Airport
London Gatwick Airport
Dublin Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow Intl Airport (GLA) to Lisbon Airport (LIS)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Glasgow Intl Airport to Lisbon Airport flight is $74. A round-trip ticket is currently $247. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
It's usually best to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from GLA to LIS. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in every month when looking for your flight from Glasgow Intl Airport to Lisbon Airport.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from GLA to LIS.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Glasgow Intl Airport to Lisbon Airport.
Handy information about Glasgow Intl Airport (GLA)
81% of flights departing from Glasgow Intl Airport arrive at their destination on time. With its impressive on-time stats, delays are unlikely when setting off from GLA.
To get to Glasgow Intl Airport from central Glasgow, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 30 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near GLA. Whether you're taking an early flight from Glasgow Intl Airport to Lisbon Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Lisbon Airport (LIS)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Glasgow Intl Airport to Lisbon Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near LIS instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Lisbon Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Klass Wagen, Goldcar or OK Mobility and venture far and wide through Lisbon and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Lisbon Airport about two weeks before travelling.
Getting from Lisbon Airport (LIS) to central Lisbon
Lisbon Airport to central Lisbon has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Lisbon Airport (LIS)
August is the most popular month for flights from Glasgow Intl Airport to Lisbon Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Lisbon in March.
When booking your flight from Glasgow Intl Airport to Lisbon Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Lisbon, with the temperature ranging from 16ºC to 29ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 8ºC and 16ºC. Search for cheap tickets from GLA to LIS around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Portugal
Porto is just one of the many cities in Portugal waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Lisbon. Around 274 kilometres away to the north, its best attractions include Ribeira District, Rio Douro and Livraria Lello.
Amadora is another sought-after destination in Portugal and is around 8 kilometres north-west of Lisbon. No trip is complete without seeing Roman Villa, Park Fantasia and Palácio dos Condes da Lousã.