Flying from Nairobi to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS): What you need to know
Lisbon is three hours behind Nairobi. Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport is located in Lisbon, which follows the UTC+0 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to make your flight from Nairobi to LIS. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Popular months like July or other peak seasons mean longer waiting times and potential delays. Stay ahead of the crowds by getting to the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Nairobi
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling and possibly even explore another city. When browsing cheap flights from Nairobi to LIS departing from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Top options include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Located around 18 kilometres from the centre of Nairobi, NBO can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Nairobi to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, 62% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL)
WIL is around 10 kilometres from central Nairobi. It'll take 20 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 35 minutes.
Catching an early morning flight? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Nairobi Wilson Airport the day before your Nairobi to LIS flight:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Nairobi Wilson Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 72%.
About Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS)
Consider staying in a hotel near LIS if you have a late flight from Nairobi to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and call it a night faster:
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride around two weeks in advance of your Nairobi to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport flight.
Getting from Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) to central Lisbon
Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport is roughly 6 kilometres from central Lisbon. How long it'll take to get to the centre by taxi or car hire depends on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Nairobi to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS)
$725 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Nairobi to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport. A return flight starts from $1,192. These fares can change depending on availability.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Nairobi to LIS if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
Affordable Nairobi to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across every month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Nairobi to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Nairobi to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS). August is the busiest month to travel to Lisbon. If crowds aren't your thing, go in January.
Lock in a Nairobi to LIS plane ticket departing in August if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Lisbon to range from 16ºC to 29ºC.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Nairobi to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport in January when temperatures are between 8ºC and 16ºC.
More about Lisbon
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Lisbon right here. Browse these options once you've locked in your flight from Nairobi to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Pasteis de Belém, belém and Real Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Belém are attractions you won't want to skip in Lisbon.
Explore more of Portugal
You've seen Lisbon, now it's time to explore other parts of Portugal. Travel around 274 kilometres north to Porto to tick off its popular sights. From Ribeira District to Rio Douro and Livraria Lello, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're ready to explore another great destination in Portugal, consider Coimbra, roughly 177 kilometres north of Lisbon. Biblioteca Joanina, Old Cathedral of Coimbra (Se Velha de Coimbra) and Paço das Escolas are highlights.