Travelling from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS): what you need to know
Lisbon's timezone is UTC+0, which makes Lisbon four hours behind Muscat.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your MCT to LIS flight.
Flying during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Muscat International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between MCT and LIS include:
Dubai Airport
Cairo International Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Muscat International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport flight is $618. A round-trip fare right now is $994. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap tickets from MCT to LIS, book ahead. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Muscat International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport across the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from MCT to LIS by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Muscat International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport.
Handy information about Muscat International Airport (MCT)
Muscat International Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 85.46% of flights that depart MCT reach their destination on time.
To get to Muscat International Airport from central Muscat, it takes about 10 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 50 minutes when using public transport.
Need a convenient hotel close to MCT? If you've booked an early flight from Muscat International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
If you're getting in on a late Muscat International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these options near LIS:
Pick up a Lisbon Portela Airport rental car and explore Lisbon and beyond with your own wheels. Klass Wagen, Goldcar and OK Mobility are well-known companies you can book with here.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Lisbon Portela Airport around two weeks before travelling.
Getting from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to central Lisbon
From Lisbon Portela Airport, Lisbon is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you around 1 hour.
When to fly to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
June is the busiest month for flights from Muscat International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Lisbon in January.
The warmest month in Lisbon is August, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC and 29ºC. Book your flights from Muscat International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from MCT to LIS in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 8ºC and 16ºC on average.
Explore more of Portugal
Porto is just one of the many cities in Portugal waiting to be explored once you've seen Lisbon. Around 274 kilometres away to the north, its best attractions include Livraria Lello, Ribeira District and The Douro River.
If you're looking to explore another major destination in Portugal, consider Amadora, about 8 kilometres north-west of Lisbon. Jardim Porta do Viveiro Alfragide, Jardim Caracol do Victor Alfragide and Jardim e estatua Eduardo Jorge are key highlights.