Travelling from Seattle to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS): What you need to know
The timezone in Lisbon is UTC+0, which is eight hours ahead of Seattle. Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport is located in Lisbon.
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 flight from Seattle to LIS.
If you're getting away during a popular month like July, head to the airport even earlier. It's smart to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Expect lines to be longer during peak periods like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year.
Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Seattle to LIS. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Break up the journey at one of these popular options:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Located around 23 kilometres from the centre of Seattle, SEA can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Seattle to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by staying at one of these hotels close to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport:
80% of flights leaving Seattle-Tacoma International Airport land at their destination on time. With its strong on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when jetting out of SEA.
Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE)
You can reach PAE from the centre of Seattle in approximately 40 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to travel the 40 kilometres or so.
Flying out early in the morning? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Seattle Paine Field International Airport the day before your Seattle to LIS flight:
Flights from Seattle Paine Field International Airport have a reputation for punctuality, with 80% of them touching down as expected.
About Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS)
Reserve a hotel close to LIS if you have a late flight from Seattle to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport. Check in to one of these options and say goodnight sooner:
Booking your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Seattle to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
Getting from Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) to central Lisbon
The centre of Lisbon is about 6 kilometres from Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport. Journey times by car hire or taxi will vary depending on traffic conditions and time of day, so do some research ahead of time.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Seattle to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport is $524. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,016. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Seattle to LIS. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
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The best time to fly from Seattle to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS)
August is when most people book flights from Seattle to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS). Visit Lisbon in January if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
Book a Seattle to LIS plane ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Lisbon to range from 16ºC to 29ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Seattle 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 best stays in Lisbon right here. Check out these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Seattle to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport:
You'll find plenty of terrific things to do in Lisbon when you're ready to go sightseeing. Make your way to Pasteis de Belém followed by 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 seen the sights of Lisbon. Around 274 kilometres away to the north, popular attractions include Ribeira District, Rio Douro and Livraria Lello.
If you're eager to discover another great destination in Portugal, head for Coimbra, roughly 177 kilometres north of Lisbon. Biblioteca Joanina, Old Cathedral of Coimbra (Se Velha de Coimbra) and Paço das Escolas are key highlights.