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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like London to Lisbon flights are currently cheapest in January.

Direct flights from London to Lisbon

London to Lisbon: Alternative routes

Compare routes from London to Lisbon below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Lisbon.

London to Lisbon: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$73
Cheapest month to flyJanuary
Average flight time2 hrs, 51 mins
Most popular airlineTAP Air Portugal
Average flights per week744

Finding cheap flights from London to Lisbon: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from London to Lisbon is $73. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 50 minutes is the average flight time from London to Lisbon.
TAP Air Portugal, Azores Airlines and Singapore Airlines fly direct from London to Lisbon.
As of December 2025, there are 744 flights per week flying from London to Lisbon.
The cheapest month to fly from London to Lisbon is usually January.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from London to Lisbon Airport on Tuesday, 13 January 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 50 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Lisbon but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Lisbon is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
The cheapest airline that flies to Lisbon is Ryanair .

Travelling from London to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS): What you need to know

  • When organising your flight from London to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS), you'll have your pick of airports to take off from. Check out London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for your departure options. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).

  • The average length of a direct London to Lisbon Portela Airport flight is 2 hours 50 minutes.

  • London and Lisbon (where Lisbon Portela Airport is located) share the UTC+0 timezone. That means you won't need to adjust your watch on arrival.

  • The most popular route is from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS), with 73 direct weekly services. If you'd rather get moving right away, the earliest flight from LHR to LIS is the 6am TAP Portugal service. If you prefer travelling later, the final departure is at 8:25pm with British Airways.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport on time to catch your flight from London to LIS.

  • Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so plan to arrive even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stick to your schedule.

Airports in London

London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

  • London Heathrow Airport (LHR) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from London to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) can be booked from this terminal.

  • When taking off from LHR, you can catch a direct flight from London to Lisbon Portela Airport with TAP Portugal.

  • The most frequently booked airline between LHR and LIS is TAP Portugal.

  • Among carriers on this route, British Airways is the most consistent for on-time landings.

  • The journey from central London to LHR takes about 1 hour by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 31 kilometres in 55 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.

  • Want an easy start to your holiday? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from London to Lisbon Portela Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.

London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

  • You can book a direct London to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) flight ticket with departures from London Gatwick Airport (LGW). See if flying from LGW works better for your plans.

  • Board your direct flight from London to LIS with easyJet. This is one of the leading airlines that operates this route out of LGW.

  • easyJet ranks number one in bookings on the LGW to LIS route.

  • TAP Portugal is the most consistently on-time carrier operating flights between London Gatwick Airport and Lisbon Portela Airport.

  • With public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in around 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 80 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.

  • Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your London to LIS flight, stay in one of these hotels close to London Gatwick Airport:

  • London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance rate of 69.26%. This figure highlights how frequently flights departing from this airport land at their destination on time.

Stansted Airport (STN)

  • Get ready to board and go from Stansted Airport (STN). Direct flights from London to Lisbon Portela Airport are available from here.

  • Take off from STN with Ryanair. This popular carrier offers direct London to LIS flight tickets.

  • The most frequently booked airline between STN and LIS is Ryanair.

  • Ryanair is the top-ranked carrier for punctuality on this route.

  • From the centre of London, STN is around 64 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour to arrive by car and 1 hour 25 minutes or so if you're on public transport.

  • Wake up, take it easy and still make your London to Lisbon Portela Airport flight with time to spare. These accommodation options near Stansted Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're flying out early:

  • The on-time performance rate of STN is 64.73%. To put it simply, that's how frequently flights departing this airport arrive as planned.

About Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)

Getting from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to central Lisbon

  • The centre of Lisbon is around 6 kilometres from Lisbon Portela Airport. Journey times by cab or car hire will vary depending on time of day, so do some research ahead of your trip.

  • If you're using public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour.

How to find the cheapest flights from London to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)

  • $30 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from London to Lisbon Portela Airport. Return flights start at $73. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.

  • To snag cheap flights from London to LIS, book your ticket eight months before your planned departure.

  • Plan your trip for January. That's the best month for scoring the biggest deals on London to Lisbon Portela Airport tickets. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.

  • Be the first to know about deals for flight tickets from London to LIS by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when prices go down.

  • Tailor your travel plans using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from London to Lisbon Portela Airport.

The best time to fly from London to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)

  • Think about the pace you're looking for when deciding the best time to fly. February is the quietest month to visit Lisbon. June is when most people book flights from London to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS), which may be perfect if you're chasing more excitement.

  • Lock in a London to LIS flight ticket departing in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Lisbon to range from 16ºC to 29ºC.

  • Look for cheap tickets from London to Lisbon Portela Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 8ºC and 16ºC.

More about Lisbon

  • After booking your flight from London to Lisbon Portela Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these options your base for exploring Lisbon:

  • You'll find loads of fantastic things to do in Lisbon when you're ready to see the sights. Head straight for belém followed by Pasteis de Belém and Real Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Belém.

Explore more of Portugal

  • Porto is just one of the many places in Portugal waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Lisbon. Around 274 kilometres away to the north, well-known attractions include Ribeira District, Rio Douro and Livraria Lello.

  • Coimbra is another standout destination in Portugal and is around 177 kilometres north of Lisbon. No journey is complete without experiencing Biblioteca Joanina, Old Cathedral of Coimbra (Se Velha de Coimbra) and Mesquita de Coimbra.

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