Flying from Tenerife to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS): What you need to know
There are a couple of airports you can take off from in Tenerife. Explore your options departing from Tenerife North Airport (TFN) or Tenerife South Airport (TFS) when organising your flight from Tenerife to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS).
Lisbon (where Lisbon Portela Airport is located) and Tenerife share the UTC+0 timezone. You can fly without needing to calculate any time difference.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from Tenerife to LIS. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During high season, expect longer wait times and get there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Tenerife
Tenerife North Airport (TFN)
Travelling from central Tenerife to TFN takes about 35 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 13 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a relaxed start to your holiday? Stay near Tenerife North Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Tenerife to Lisbon Portela Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are the answer:
75.81% of flights departing from Tenerife North Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Tenerife South Airport (TFS)
Consider flying out of Tenerife South Airport (TFS). You can book a direct Tenerife to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) flight ticket with departures from here.
Get on your direct flight from Tenerife to LIS with TAP Portugal. This is one of the leading airlines flying this route out of TFS.
TAP Portugal has the largest share of bookings on the TFS to LIS route.
The carrier with the best on-time performance is TAP Portugal. Its Tenerife South Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport flights arrive as scheduled 71.05% of the time.
With public transport, you can travel from central Tenerife to TFS in about 1 hour 15 minutes. The airport is roughly 64 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 45 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your Tenerife to LIS flight? Kick back in a hotel near Tenerife South Airport before your adventure officially begins. These stays have a room with your name on it:
Tenerife South Airport has an on-time performance rate of 64.91%. This figure sheds light on how often flights departing from this airport reach their destination on time.
About Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Tenerife to Lisbon Portela Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near LIS instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Lisbon Portela Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Klass Wagen, Goldcar or OK Mobility and experience the lesser-explored corners of Lisbon and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your ride around two weeks ahead of your Tenerife to Lisbon Portela Airport flight.
Getting from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to central Lisbon
Lisbon Portela Airport to central Lisbon is roughly 6 kilometres. If you're taking a cab or renting a car, do a little research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times will vary based on traffic and the time of day.
Travelling by public transport takes about 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tenerife to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
Right now, $76 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Tenerife to Lisbon Portela Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $177. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Tenerife to LIS. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest Tenerife to Lisbon Portela Airport tickets across every month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know when a lower fare pops up on flight tickets from Tenerife to LIS.
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The best time to fly from Tenerife to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Tenerife to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS). June is when most people visit Lisbon. If you like things a bit more low-key, head there in February.
Lock in a Tenerife to LIS flight ticket departing in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Lisbon to range from 16ºC to 29ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Tenerife to Lisbon Portela Airport in January when temperatures are between 8ºC and 16ºC.
More about Lisbon
Once you've booked your flight from Tenerife to Lisbon Portela Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Lisbon:
Belém and Pasteis de Belém are just two of the top attractions to add to your Lisbon itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Real Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Belém.
Explore more of Portugal
Lisbon is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Portugal waiting to be discovered. About 274 kilometres north of Lisbon, a trip to Porto will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Ribeira District, Rio Douro and Livraria Lello.
Coimbra is another well-known destination in Portugal and is around 177 kilometres north of Lisbon. No journey is complete without visiting Biblioteca Joanina, Old Cathedral of Coimbra (Se Velha de Coimbra) and Mesquita de Coimbra.