Portugal flag Lisbon Airport (LIS)

Country Portugal | Europe | Major Hub | IATA: LIS | ICAO: LPPT | Elevation 374 ft · 114 m | Local time —

Destinations
162
Flights / day
372
Busiest route
Madrid
Top airline
TAP Air Portugal

Lisbon Portela Airport averages 372 flights per day to 162 destinations, with nine domestic routes and 147 international routes. A total of 69 airlines operate at LIS, led by TAP Air Portugal. This airport provides direct service to 51 countries across five continents, with Spain representing its largest international market. The longest nonstop route from Lisbon Portela connects to Hangzhou, with a typical flight time of 13 hr 15 mins. Updated: August 26, 2026

Route Network

Lisbon Portela Airport connects 156 destinations worldwide, with Madrid standing out as its busiest route. The longest nonstop flight is to Hangzhou, and the shortest flight is to Seville.

Spain flag Madrid (MAD) – Spain 5 airlines
1 hr 30 mins
319 mi · 513 km
20
per day
Portugal flag Funchal (FNC) – Portugal 4 airlines
2 hr 30 mins
600 mi · 965 km
16
per day
France flag Paris (ORY) – France 2 airlines
2 hr 45 mins
893 mi · 1,437 km
15
per day
Spain flag Barcelona (BCN) – Spain 4 airlines
2 hr 5 mins
618 mi · 994 km
14
per day
Portugal flag Porto (OPO) – Portugal 5 airlines
1 hr 20 mins
172 mi · 277 km
12
per day
Netherlands flag Amsterdam (AMS) – Netherlands 3 airlines
3 hr 15 mins
1,147 mi · 1,846 km
10
per day
Portugal flag Ponta Delgada (PDL) – Portugal 2 airlines
3 hr 10 mins
900 mi · 1,449 km
9
per day
Italy flag Rome (FCO) – Italy 3 airlines
3 hr 10 mins
1,143 mi · 1,840 km
9
per day
Switzerland flag Geneva (GVA) – Switzerland 3 airlines
2 hr 50 mins
929 mi · 1,496 km
8
per day
Germany flag Frankfurt (FRA) – Germany 2 airlines
3 hr 15 mins
1,163 mi · 1,872 km
7
per day
Belgium flag Brussels (BRU) – Belgium 3 airlines
3 hr 5 mins
1,067 mi · 1,717 km
7
per day
Italy flag Milan (MXP) – Italy 2 airlines
3 hr 0 mins
1,026 mi · 1,652 km
7
per day
Switzerland flag Zurich (ZRH) – Switzerland 3 airlines
3 hr 5 mins
1,071 mi · 1,723 km
7
per day
France flag Paris (CDG) – France 2 airlines
2 hr 50 mins
913 mi · 1,470 km
6
per day
Ireland flag Dublin (DUB) – Ireland 3 airlines
3 hr 10 mins
1,021 mi · 1,642 km
6
per day
Germany flag Munich (MUC) – Germany 2 airlines
3 hr 25 mins
1,233 mi · 1,984 km
5
per day
United Kingdom flag London (LGW) – United Kingdom 2 airlines
2 hr 55 mins
958 mi · 1,542 km
5
per day
Brazil flag São Paulo (GRU) – Brazil 2 airlines
10 hr 30 mins
4,931 mi · 7,935 km
5
per day
United Kingdom flag London (LHR) – United Kingdom 1 airline
3 hr 0 mins
972 mi · 1,564 km
5
per day
United Kingdom flag London (STN) – United Kingdom 3 airlines
3 hr 5 mins
1,011 mi · 1,628 km
4
per day
Germany flag Berlin (BER) – Germany 3 airlines
3 hr 50 mins
1,430 mi · 2,302 km
4
per day
Canada flag Toronto (YYZ) – Canada 3 airlines
8 hr 10 mins
3,567 mi · 5,740 km
4
per day
United Kingdom flag Manchester (MAN) – United Kingdom 4 airlines
3 hr 10 mins
1,058 mi · 1,703 km
4
per day
Spain flag Seville (SVQ) – Spain 2 airlines
1 hr 10 mins
200 mi · 322 km
4
per day
Luxembourg flag Luxembourg (LUX) – Luxembourg 4 airlines
3 hr 5 mins
1,064 mi · 1,712 km
4
per day
France flag Marseille (MRS) – France 2 airlines
2 hr 30 mins
812 mi · 1,307 km
4
per day
Portugal flag Lajes (TER) – Portugal 2 airlines
3 hr 20 mins
966 mi · 1,554 km
4
per day
France flag Lyon (LYS) – France 2 airlines
2 hr 40 mins
870 mi · 1,399 km
4
per day
France flag Toulouse (TLS) – France 2 airlines
2 hr 10 mins
640 mi · 1,029 km
4
per day
Morocco flag Casablanca (CMN) – Morocco 3 airlines
1 hr 45 mins
384 mi · 618 km
3
per day
Türkiye flag Istanbul (IST) – Türkiye 1 airline
4 hr 50 mins
1,996 mi · 3,212 km
3
per day
Spain flag Málaga (AGP) – Spain 2 airlines
1 hr 25 mins
292 mi · 470 km
3
per day
United States of America flag Newark (EWR) – United States of America 2 airlines
7 hr 50 mins
3,376 mi · 5,433 km
3
per day
France flag Nice (NCE) – France 2 airlines
2 hr 45 mins
912 mi · 1,468 km
3
per day
Spain flag Mallorca (PMI) – Spain 3 airlines
2 hr 10 mins
638 mi · 1,027 km
3
per day
Spain flag Valencia (VLC) – Spain 2 airlines
1 hr 45 mins
466 mi · 750 km
3
per day
United States of America flag Washington (IAD) – United States of America 2 airlines
8 hr 10 mins
3,583 mi · 5,766 km
3
per day
United States of America flag Boston (BOS) – United States of America 2 airlines
7 hr 25 mins
3,184 mi · 5,124 km
3
per day
Angola flag Luanda (NBJ) – Angola 2 airlines
—
LIS → NBJ
3
per day
Greece flag Athens (ATH) – Greece 3 airlines
4 hr 25 mins
1,783 mi · 2,870 km
3
per day
Denmark flag Copenhagen (CPH) – Denmark 3 airlines
4 hr 0 mins
1,536 mi · 2,472 km
3
per day
Morocco flag Marrakech (RAK) – Morocco 3 airlines
2 hr 5 mins
500 mi · 804 km
3
per day
Germany flag Düsseldorf (DUS) – Germany 2 airlines
3 hr 15 mins
1,157 mi · 1,862 km
3
per day
Cabo Verde flag Praia (RAI) – Cabo Verde 3 airlines
4 hr 55 mins
1,865 mi · 3,002 km
3
per day
Portugal flag Faro (FAO) – Portugal 1 airline
1 hr 10 mins
138 mi · 222 km
3
per day
Canada flag Montreal (YUL) – Canada 3 airlines
7 hr 35 mins
3,253 mi · 5,235 km
3
per day
Cabo Verde flag Espargos (SID) – Cabo Verde 3 airlines
4 hr 40 mins
1,736 mi · 2,795 km
3
per day
Germany flag Hamburg (HAM) – Germany 2 airlines
3 hr 40 mins
1,366 mi · 2,198 km
3
per day
Italy flag Venice (VCE) – Italy 2 airlines
3 hr 15 mins
1,190 mi · 1,915 km
3
per day
Poland flag Warsaw (WAW) – Poland 3 airlines
4 hr 20 mins
1,708 mi · 2,749 km
2
per day
United Arab Emirates flag Dubai (DXB) – United Arab Emirates 1 airline
8 hr 5 mins
3,814 mi · 6,138 km
2
per day
Spain flag Ibiza (IBZ) – Spain 2 airlines
2 hr 0 mins
565 mi · 910 km
2
per day
Spain flag Bilbao (BIO) – Spain 2 airlines
1 hr 50 mins
450 mi · 724 km
2
per day
United States of America flag New York (JFK) – United States of America 2 airlines
7 hr 45 mins
3,358 mi · 5,404 km
2
per day
Austria flag Vienna (VIE) – Austria 2 airlines
3 hr 45 mins
1,432 mi · 2,305 km
2
per day
Portugal flag Vila Baleira (PXO) – Portugal 2 airlines
—
LIS → PXO
2
per day
Italy flag Bergamo (BGY) – Italy 1 airline
3 hr 5 mins
1,072 mi · 1,724 km
2
per day
Italy flag Bologna (BLQ) – Italy 3 airlines
3 hr 10 mins
1,123 mi · 1,807 km
2
per day
Belgium flag Brussels (CRL) – Belgium 1 airline
3 hr 5 mins
1,044 mi · 1,681 km
2
per day
France flag Nantes (NTE) – France 2 airlines
2 hr 25 mins
692 mi · 1,113 km
2
per day
Germany flag Cologne (CGN) – Germany 2 airlines
3 hr 15 mins
1,150 mi · 1,850 km
2
per day
Brazil flag Recife (REC) – Brazil 1 airline
8 hr 10 mins
3,640 mi · 5,857 km
2
per day
Brazil flag Rio de Janeiro (GIG) – Brazil 1 airline
10 hr 15 mins
4,794 mi · 7,715 km
2
per day
Spain flag Alicante (ALC) – Spain 2 airlines
1 hr 45 mins
465 mi · 748 km
2
per day
Hungary flag Budapest (BUD) – Hungary 2 airlines
4 hr 0 mins
1,541 mi · 2,480 km
2
per day
Italy flag Firenze (FLR) – Italy 1 airline
3 hr 5 mins
1,108 mi · 1,784 km
2
per day
Portugal flag Horta (HOR) – Portugal 1 airline
3 hr 30 mins
1,055 mi · 1,697 km
2
per day
Spain flag Menorca (MAH) – Spain 2 airlines
2 hr 20 mins
717 mi · 1,154 km
2
per day
United States of America flag Miami (MIA) – United States of America 1 airline
9 hr 10 mins
4,149 mi · 6,677 km
2
per day
Sweden flag Stockholm (ARN) – Sweden 3 airlines
4 hr 40 mins
1,863 mi · 2,998 km
2
per day
United Kingdom flag Bristol (BRS) – United Kingdom 1 airline
2 hr 55 mins
924 mi · 1,488 km
2
per day
Brazil flag Campinas (VCP) – Brazil 1 airline
10 hr 30 mins
4,926 mi · 7,928 km
2
per day
Netherlands flag Eindhoven (EIN) – Netherlands 2 airlines
3 hr 15 mins
1,121 mi · 1,804 km
2
per day
Italy flag Nápoli (NAP) – Italy 2 airlines
3 hr 20 mins
1,248 mi · 2,008 km
2
per day
Norway flag Oslo (OSL) – Norway 2 airlines
4 hr 25 mins
1,720 mi · 2,769 km
2
per day
Cabo Verde flag São Pedro (VXE) – Cabo Verde 3 airlines
—
LIS → VXE
2
per day
Brazil flag Fortaleza (FOR) – Brazil 2 airlines
7 hr 55 mins
3,487 mi · 5,612 km
1
per day
France flag Basel (BSL) – France 1 airline
3 hr 0 mins
1,033 mi · 1,663 km
1
per day
Czechia flag Prague (PRG) – Czechia 2 airlines
3 hr 40 mins
1,385 mi · 2,229 km
1
per day
France flag Paris–Beauvais (BVA) – France 1 airline
2 hr 50 mins
923 mi · 1,485 km
1
per day
Brazil flag Belo Horizonte (CNF) – Brazil 1 airline
9 hr 55 mins
4,622 mi · 7,439 km
1
per day
Brazil flag Brasília (BSB) – Brazil 1 airline
9 hr 50 mins
4,532 mi · 7,294 km
1
per day
Senegal flag Dakar (DSS) – Senegal 1 airline
4 hr 40 mins
1,734 mi · 2,791 km
1
per day
Qatar flag Doha (DOH) – Qatar 1 airline
7 hr 45 mins
3,612 mi · 5,812 km
1
per day
United Kingdom flag Edinburgh (EDI) – United Kingdom 2 airlines
3 hr 30 mins
1,215 mi · 1,956 km
1
per day
Finland flag Helsinki (HEL) – Finland 1 airline
5 hr 5 mins
2,090 mi · 3,364 km
1
per day
United States of America flag Philadelphia (PHL) – United States of America 1 airline
7 hr 55 mins
3,449 mi · 5,551 km
1
per day
Brazil flag Salvador (SSA) – Brazil 1 airline
8 hr 55 mins
4,038 mi · 6,498 km
1
per day
Israel flag Tel Aviv (TLV) – Israel 2 airlines
5 hr 45 mins
2,499 mi · 4,021 km
1
per day
United Kingdom flag Birmingham (BHX) – United Kingdom 2 airlines
3 hr 5 mins
1,009 mi · 1,623 km
1
per day
France flag Bordeaux (BOD) – France 1 airline
2 hr 10 mins
602 mi · 968 km
1
per day
Brazil flag Natal (NAT) – Brazil 1 airline
7 hr 55 mins
3,506 mi · 5,643 km
1
per day
Portugal flag Pico Island (PIX) – Portugal 1 airline
3 hr 25 mins
1,040 mi · 1,673 km
1
per day
United Arab Emirates flag Abu Dhabi (AUH) – United Arab Emirates 1 airline
8 hr 5 mins
3,805 mi · 6,124 km
6
per week
Brazil flag Belém (BEL) – Brazil 1 airline
8 hr 25 mins
3,732 mi · 6,006 km
6
per week
United States of America flag Chicago (ORD) – United States of America 1 airline
8 hr 55 mins
3,999 mi · 6,435 km
6
per week
Canada flag Halifax (YHZ) – Canada 1 airline
6 hr 45 mins
2,778 mi · 4,471 km
6
per week
Netherlands flag Rotterdam (RTM) – Netherlands 1 airline
3 hr 15 mins
1,120 mi · 1,802 km
6
per week
Germany flag Stuttgart (STR) – Germany 1 airline
3 hr 15 mins
1,139 mi · 1,833 km
6
per week
Brazil flag Florianópolis (FLN) – Brazil 1 airline
11 hr 5 mins
5,249 mi · 8,447 km
5
per week
Spain flag Gran Canaria (LPA) – Spain 1 airline
2 hr 55 mins
831 mi · 1,338 km
5
per week
Germany flag Leipzig (LEJ) – Germany 1 airline
3 hr 40 mins
1,352 mi · 2,175 km
5
per week
United States of America flag Los Angeles (LAX) – United States of America 1 airline
11 hr 50 mins
5,677 mi · 9,137 km
5
per week
Malta flag Luqa (MLA) – Malta 1 airline
3 hr 30 mins
1,309 mi · 2,107 km
5
per week
Dominican Republic flag Punta Cana (PUJ) – Dominican Republic 2 airlines
8 hr 35 mins
3,781 mi · 6,085 km
5
per week
Spain flag Tenerife (South) (TFS) – Spain 1 airline
3 hr 0 mins
856 mi · 1,378 km
5
per week
Mexico flag Cancún (CUN) – Mexico 2 airlines
10 hr 10 mins
4,678 mi · 7,529 km
4
per week
Ghana flag Accra (ACC) – Ghana 1 airline
5 hr 40 mins
2,360 mi · 3,798 km
4
per week
Serbia flag Belgrade (BEG) – Serbia 1 airline
4 hr 0 mins
1,563 mi · 2,516 km
4
per week
Moldova flag Chişinău (RMO) – Moldova 1 airline
4 hr 50 mins
1,987 mi · 3,198 km
4
per week
Tunisia flag Houmt El Souk (DJE) – Tunisia 2 airlines
3 hr 10 mins
1,156 mi · 1,861 km
4
per week
Mozambique flag Maputo (MPM) – Mozambique 1 airline
10 hr 40 mins
5,220 mi · 8,400 km
4
per week
Brazil flag Porto Alegre (POA) – Brazil 1 airline
11 hr 25 mins
5,468 mi · 8,801 km
4
per week
Cabo Verde flag Rabil (BVC) – Cabo Verde 2 airlines
4 hr 45 mins
1,772 mi · 2,852 km
4
per week
Spain flag Ranón (OVD) – Spain 1 airline
1 hr 40 mins
368 mi · 592 km
4
per week
United States of America flag San Francisco (SFO) – United States of America 1 airline
11 hr 50 mins
5,668 mi · 9,121 km
4
per week
South Korea flag Seoul (ICN) – South Korea 1 airline
12 hr 55 mins
6,460 mi · 10,396 km
4
per week
Morocco flag Agadir (AGA) – Morocco 1 airline
2 hr 15 mins
584 mi · 941 km
3
per week
Türkiye flag Ankara (ESB) – Türkiye 1 airline
5 hr 15 mins
2,228 mi · 3,586 km
3
per week
Guinea-Bissau flag Bissau (OXB) – Guinea-Bissau 2 airlines
4 hr 55 mins
1,900 mi · 3,058 km
3
per week
Romania flag Bucharest (OTP) – Romania 1 airline
4 hr 30 mins
1,847 mi · 2,972 km
3
per week
Romania flag Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) – Romania 1 airline
4 hr 20 mins
1,739 mi · 2,799 km
3
per week
Brazil flag Curitiba (CWB) – Brazil 1 airline
10 hr 50 mins
5,142 mi · 8,275 km
3
per week
United Kingdom flag Glasgow (GLA) – United Kingdom 1 airline
3 hr 30 mins
1,201 mi · 1,932 km
3
per week
Türkiye flag İzmir (ADB) – Türkiye 1 airline
4 hr 40 mins
1,949 mi · 3,136 km
3
per week
Poland flag Kraków (KRK) – Poland 1 airline
4 hr 5 mins
1,612 mi · 2,594 km
3
per week
United Kingdom flag Liverpool (LPL) – United Kingdom 1 airline
3 hr 10 mins
1,049 mi · 1,688 km
3
per week
France flag Montpellier (MPL) – France 1 airline
2 hr 25 mins
756 mi · 1,217 km
3
per week
Morocco flag Oujda (OUD) – Morocco 2 airlines
1 hr 50 mins
485 mi · 780 km
3
per week
Iceland flag Reykjavik (KEF) – Iceland 1 airline
4 hr 45 mins
1,827 mi · 2,940 km
3
per week
Sao Tome and Principe flag São Tomé (TMS) – Sao Tome and Principe 2 airlines
6 hr 30 mins
2,837 mi · 4,566 km
3
per week
Morocco flag Tangier (TNG) – Morocco 1 airline
1 hr 25 mins
275 mi · 443 km
3
per week
Portugal flag Vila do Porto (SMA) – Portugal 1 airline
—
LIS → SMA
3
per week
Poland flag Warsaw (WMI) – Poland 1 airline
4 hr 20 mins
1,703 mi · 2,740 km
3
per week
Poland flag Wrocław (WRO) – Poland 1 airline
3 hr 55 mins
1,518 mi · 2,444 km
3
per week
Algeria flag Algiers (ALG) – Algeria 1 airline
2 hr 15 mins
690 mi · 1,110 km
2
per week
China flag Hangzhou (HGH) – China 1 airline
13 hr 15 mins
6,670 mi · 10,734 km
2
per week
Germany flag Hanover (HAJ) – Germany 1 airline
3 hr 35 mins
1,304 mi · 2,099 km
2
per week
Dominican Republic flag La Romana (LRM) – Dominican Republic 2 airlines
—
LIS → LRM
2
per week
United Kingdom flag Newcastle (NCL) – United Kingdom 1 airline
3 hr 25 mins
1,175 mi · 1,891 km
2
per week
Italy flag Palermo (PMO) – Italy 1 airline
3 hr 15 mins
1,200 mi · 1,931 km
2
per week
Italy flag Pisa (PSA) – Italy 1 airline
3 hr 0 mins
1,067 mi · 1,717 km
2
per week
Poland flag Poznań (POZ) – Poland 1 airline
4 hr 0 mins
1,555 mi · 2,503 km
2
per week
Latvia flag Riga (RIX) – Latvia 1 airline
4 hr 50 mins
1,949 mi · 3,137 km
2
per week
Albania flag Tirana (TIA) – Albania 1 airline
3 hr 55 mins
1,529 mi · 2,460 km
2
per week
Lithuania flag Vilnius (VNO) – Lithuania 1 airline
4 hr 45 mins
1,934 mi · 3,113 km
2
per week
Spain flag Alava (VIT) – Spain 1 airline
1 hr 45 mins
439 mi · 706 km
1
per week
China flag Beijing (PKX) – China 1 airline
—
LIS → PKX
1
per week
Tunisia flag Monastir (MIR) – Tunisia 1 airline
—
LIS → MIR
1
per week
Kenya flag Nairobi (NBO) – Kenya 1 airline
—
LIS → NBO
1
per week
Italy flag Roma (CIA) – Italy 1 airline
—
LIS → CIA
1
per week
Germany flag Saarbrücken (SCN) – Germany 1 airline
—
LIS → SCN
1
per week
Dominican Republic flag Samaná (AZS) – Dominican Republic 1 airline
—
LIS → AZS
1
per week
Bulgaria flag Sofia (SOF) – Bulgaria 1 airline
4 hr 15 mins
1,714 mi · 2,759 km
1
per week
Greece flag Souda (CHQ) – Greece 1 airline
—
LIS → CHQ
1
per week
Tunisia flag Tunis (TUN) – Tunisia 1 airline
—
LIS → TUN
1
per week

Route and destination data updated August 26, 2026.

Lisbon Portela Airport is served by 69 airlines, with TAP Air Portugal in the lead at 32% of routes. The top three carriers together cover 57% of routes. 38 carriers operate only one route each. A total of 65 airlines operate international routes, compared with eight airlines serving domestic routes. Beijing Capital Airlines is operating the longest nonstop flight, connecting to Hangzhou with a flight time of 13 hrs 15 mins.

TAP Air Portugal (88 routes)
Ryanair (36 routes)
easyJet (32 routes)
Eurowings (6 routes)
Azores Airlines (5 routes)
Orbest S.A. (5 routes)
World2fly Portugal (5 routes)
Vueling (4 routes)
Transavia France (3 routes)
EuroAtlantic Airways (3 routes)
Transavia (3 routes)
Wizz Air Malta (3 routes)
ASL Airlines Belgium (3 routes)
Norwegian Air Shuttle (3 routes)
TACV Cabo Verde Airlines (3 routes)
airBaltic (3 routes)
Iberia (2 routes)
SWISS (2 routes)
Lufthansa (2 routes)
EAT Leipzig (2 routes)
LATAM Brasil (2 routes)
Ryanair UK (2 routes)
Air Canada (2 routes)
Air Transat (2 routes)
United Airlines (2 routes)
Delta Air Lines (2 routes)
Aegean Airlines (2 routes)
Wizz Air (2 routes)
Nouvelair Tunisie (2 routes)
Pegasus (2 routes)
Beijing Capital Airlines (2 routes)
Air Europa (1 routes)
Swiftair (1 routes)
Star Air A/S (1 routes)
KLM (1 routes)
Brussels Airlines (1 routes)
Air France (1 routes)
Aer Lingus (1 routes)
British Airways (1 routes)
Luxair (1 routes)
Royal Air Maroc (1 routes)
Turkish Airlines (1 routes)
TAAG (1 routes)
Sky Express (1 routes)
SAS (1 routes)
LOT - Polish Airlines (1 routes)
Emirates (1 routes)
FAI rent-a-jet (1 routes)
Azul (1 routes)
Qatar Airways (1 routes)
Finnair (1 routes)
American Airlines (1 routes)
El Al (1 routes)
Neos (1 routes)
Etihad Airways (1 routes)
WestJet (1 routes)
Air Serbia (1 routes)
FlyOne (1 routes)
Volotea (1 routes)
Korean Air (1 routes)
Icelandair (1 routes)
STP Airways (1 routes)
Air Algerie (1 routes)
JME (1 routes)
SKV (1 routes)
LWG (1 routes)
Bulgaria Air (1 routes)
Tunisair (1 routes)
Solar Cargo (1 routes)

Lisbon Portela Airport provides direct service to 51 countries across five continents. The route network is 6% domestic and 94% international. Spain is the primary international destination.

Spain - 58/day
Portugal - 48/day
France - 41/day
Italy - 26/day
Germany - 26/day
United Kingdom - 23/day
Brazil - 19/day
United States of America - 17/day
Switzerland - 14/day
Netherlands - 12/day
Belgium - 9/day
Canada - 8/day
Morocco - 8/day
Cabo Verde - 8/day
Ireland - 6/day
Luxembourg - 4/day
Türkiye - 4/day
Poland - 4/day
Angola - 3/day
Greece - 3/day
Denmark - 3/day
United Arab Emirates - 3/day
Austria - 2/day
Hungary - 2/day
Sweden - 2/day
Norway - 2/day
Czechia - 1/day
Senegal - 1/day
Qatar - 1/day
Finland - 1/day
Israel - 1/day
Malta - 1/day
Dominican Republic - 1/day
Mexico - 1/day
Ghana - 1/day
Serbia - 1/day
Moldova - 1/day
Tunisia - 1/day
Mozambique - 1/day
South Korea - 1/day
Romania - 1/day
Guinea-Bissau - 0/day
Iceland - 0/day
Sao Tome and Principe - 0/day
Algeria - 0/day
China - 0/day
Latvia - 0/day
Albania - 0/day
Lithuania - 0/day
Kenya - 0/day
Bulgaria - 0/day

Delays

Worst Delays · Most Punctual · Most Cancellations · Live Delays
Global  Delays
Delay Performance (24 hour average)
Departures
32 min late
3 min (+9.2%) vs last 24 hours
24h trend
Arrivals
6 min late
4 min (+218.2%) vs last 24 hours
24h trend
Cancelled Departures
5 flights (24 hour total)

Aug 27

2026

06:00 - 07:00

Departure
12 min late
Arrival
4 min early
Cancelled
1

Aug 27

2026

05:00 - 06:00

Departure
7 min late
Arrival
10 min early
Cancelled
0

Aug 27

2026

04:00 - 05:00

Departure
8 min late
Arrival
12 min early
Cancelled
0

Aug 27

2026

03:00 - 04:00

Departure
—
Arrival
—
Cancelled
0

Aug 27

2026

01:00 - 02:00

Departure
—
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
0

Aug 27

2026

00:00 - 01:00

Departure
26 min late
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
0

Aug 26

2026

23:00 - 00:00

Departure
37 min late
Arrival
10 min late
Cancelled
0

Aug 26

2026

22:00 - 23:00

Departure
29 min late
Arrival
9 min late
Cancelled
0

Aug 26

2026

21:00 - 22:00

Departure
17 min late
Arrival
6 min late
Cancelled
0

Aug 26

2026

20:00 - 21:00

Departure
22 min late
Arrival
8 min late
Cancelled
0

Aug 26

2026

19:00 - 20:00

Departure
31 min late
Arrival
10 min late
Cancelled
1

Aug 26

2026

18:00 - 19:00

Departure
32 min late
Arrival
5 min late
Cancelled
1

Aug 26

2026

17:00 - 18:00

Departure
39 min late
Arrival
3 min late
Cancelled
0

Aug 26

2026

16:00 - 17:00

Departure
31 min late
Arrival
14 min late
Cancelled
0

Aug 26

2026

14:00 - 15:00

Departure
49 min late
Arrival
14 min late
Cancelled
1

Aug 26

2026

13:00 - 14:00

Departure
48 min late
Arrival
6 min late
Cancelled
1

Aug 26

2026

12:00 - 13:00

Departure
40 min late
Arrival
8 min late
Cancelled
0

Aug 26

2026

11:00 - 12:00

Departure
36 min late
Arrival
13 min late
Cancelled
0

Aug 26

2026

10:00 - 11:00

Departure
37 min late
Arrival
7 min late
Cancelled
0

Aug 26

2026

09:00 - 10:00

Departure
33 min late
Arrival
6 min early
Cancelled
0

Aug 26

2026

08:00 - 09:00

Departure
28 min late
Arrival
5 min early
Cancelled
0

Aug 26

2026

07:00 - 08:00

Departure
22 min late
Arrival
5 min early
Cancelled
0
Delay Performance (7 day average)
Departures
29 min late
2 min (+9%) vs last week
7d trend
Arrivals
3 min late
6 min (+224.5%) vs last week
7d trend
Cancelled Departures
26 flights (7 day total)

Aug 26

2026

Departure
32 min late
Arrival
6 min late
Cancelled
4

Aug 25

2026

Departure
29 min late
Arrival
2 min late
Cancelled
10

Aug 24

2026

Departure
35 min late
Arrival
14 min late
Cancelled
4

Aug 23

2026

Departure
on-time
Arrival
13 min late
Cancelled
0

Aug 22

2026

Departure
29 min late
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
5

Aug 21

2026

Departure
25 min late
Arrival
2 min late
Cancelled
1

Aug 20

2026

Departure
22 min late
Arrival
1 min early
Cancelled
2
Delay Performance (30 day average)
Departures
27 min late
2 min (+7.4%) vs last 30 days
30d trend
Arrivals
1 min early
1 min (+60.5%) vs last 30 days
30d trend
Cancelled Departures
69 flights (30 day total)

Aug 26

2026

Departure
32 min late
Arrival
6 min late
Cancelled
4

Aug 25

2026

Departure
29 min late
Arrival
2 min late
Cancelled
10

Aug 24

2026

Departure
35 min late
Arrival
14 min late
Cancelled
4

Aug 23

2026

Departure
on-time
Arrival
13 min late
Cancelled
0

Aug 22

2026

Departure
29 min late
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
5

Aug 21

2026

Departure
25 min late
Arrival
2 min late
Cancelled
1

Aug 20

2026

Departure
22 min late
Arrival
1 min early
Cancelled
2

Aug 19

2026

Departure
26 min late
Arrival
5 min early
Cancelled
3

Aug 18

2026

Departure
27 min late
Arrival
4 min early
Cancelled
1

Aug 17

2026

Departure
28 min late
Arrival
2 min early
Cancelled
4

Aug 16

2026

Departure
26 min late
Arrival
3 min early
Cancelled
0

Aug 15

2026

Departure
27 min late
Arrival
2 min late
Cancelled
6

Aug 14

2026

Departure
23 min late
Arrival
3 min early
Cancelled
0

Aug 13

2026

Departure
27 min late
Arrival
5 min early
Cancelled
2

Aug 12

2026

Departure
23 min late
Arrival
8 min early
Cancelled
0

Aug 11

2026

Departure
24 min late
Arrival
5 min early
Cancelled
2

Aug 10

2026

Departure
24 min late
Arrival
5 min early
Cancelled
0

Aug 9

2026

Departure
23 min late
Arrival
3 min early
Cancelled
1

Aug 8

2026

Departure
28 min late
Arrival
2 min late
Cancelled
3

Aug 7

2026

Departure
23 min late
Arrival
3 min early
Cancelled
2

Aug 6

2026

Departure
27 min late
Arrival
1 min late
Cancelled
2

Aug 5

2026

Departure
25 min late
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
0

Aug 4

2026

Departure
29 min late
Arrival
3 min late
Cancelled
6

Aug 3

2026

Departure
31 min late
Arrival
1 min late
Cancelled
4

Aug 2

2026

Departure
23 min late
Arrival
2 min early
Cancelled
2

Aug 1

2026

Departure
27 min late
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
2

Jul 31

2026

Departure
28 min late
Arrival
3 min late
Cancelled
0

Jul 30

2026

Departure
32 min late
Arrival
2 min late
Cancelled
0

Jul 29

2026

Departure
23 min late
Arrival
1 min early
Cancelled
2

Jul 28

2026

Departure
24 min late
Arrival
1 min early
Cancelled
1

Global Rankings

Worldwide Position

Flights per day

#81 (372 flights/day)
Top 100 Busiest Airports in the World
Worldwide Position

Most destinations

#63 (162 destinations)
Top 100 Airports with Most Destinations

Runways

Runway Length Width Surface
12,556 ft 3,827 m 148 ft 45 m Asphalt
12,556 ft 3,827 m 148 ft 45 m Asphalt
7,621 ft 2,323 m 148 ft 45 m Asphalt
7,621 ft 2,323 m 148 ft 45 m Asphalt

Runway Length

Runways at Lisbon Portela Airport are long enough for all aircraft with known takeoff and landing distances.

Operational Context

Lisbon Portela (IATA: LIS) operates around 372 flights per day to 162 nonstop destinations. Its network includes 9 domestic and 147 international routes, with TAP Air Portugal as the leading carrier and Madrid currently the busiest connection. From LIS, passengers can reach 51 countries across 5 continents, and the longest runway measures 3,827 m (12,556 ft).

Airlines and Destinations Overview

Lisbon Airport functions as Portugal’s primary international gateway and the main base of TAP Air Portugal. Its route network is heavily weighted toward international service, with a smaller domestic component connecting Lisbon with other parts of Portugal. The airport supports a mix of short-haul European flying, medium-haul services into North Africa and the Atlantic islands, and long-haul links to destinations across multiple continents.

The airport’s traffic profile reflects both point-to-point demand and hub-and-spoke transfer activity. Short-haul routes, especially within Europe, form the densest part of the network, while long-haul flights provide connectivity to intercontinental markets served by full-service and leisure-oriented carriers.

Terminal Buildings and Facilities

Lisbon Airport has two passenger terminals. Terminal 1 handles the main commercial flight program, while Terminal 2 is used for some departing low-cost operations. The terminal arrangement is built around separating the larger scheduled network from simpler point-to-point traffic, which helps organize passenger flows by airline and destination type.

Within the airport, the passenger experience is shaped by a busy hub environment with check-in, security, boarding, and transfer activity concentrated in Terminal 1. Terminal 2 is more limited in scope and is used primarily for departures rather than as a full-service passenger facility.

Key characteristics of the terminal system include:

  • Two passenger terminals
  • Main commercial operations centered in Terminal 1
  • Low-cost departures handled in Terminal 2
  • Separation of transfer-oriented and point-to-point flows

Passenger-facing facilities include the usual airport services for a major capital-city gateway, with retail, food and beverage, and essential passenger support areas distributed across the terminals. Official airport information for terminals and services is available through ANA Aeroportos de Portugal, the airport operator.

Passenger facilities available across the airport include:

  • Retail outlets
  • Dining areas
  • Airline check-in facilities
  • Security and boarding areas
  • Passenger service counters

Airport Lounges

Lounges at Lisbon Airport are a mix of airline-operated and independent facilities, with access generally determined by premium cabin ticket, frequent flyer status, lounge membership, or paid entry where available. Lounge locations are concentrated in the main terminal areas used by scheduled departures.

Notable lounges include:

  • ANA Lounge
  • TAP Premium Lounge
  • TAP Premium Lounge Atlantic
  • ANA Lounge Departures

Dining and Food Options

The airport offers a broad mix of dining options that generally includes quick-service outlets, cafés, and sit-down meals across the main passenger areas. As a large hub airport, it supports both fast-turnover dining for connection passengers and longer dwell times for travelers waiting for international departures.

Common dining options include:

  • Cafés
  • Quick-service restaurants
  • Bars
  • Sit-down dining
  • Sandwich and snack outlets

Public Transport and Parking

Lisbon Airport is connected to the city by metro, bus, taxi, and road access, making it one of the more directly accessible airports in Portugal. The airport’s official transport information is published by the operator and is useful for current route and service details, including ground access to and from the terminals.

Passengers can also use taxis and ride-hailing services, which are common for direct trips into central Lisbon and surrounding districts. For drivers, parking information is available through the airport’s official parking pages, which cover the main products and access arrangements.

Passengers can reach the airport using:

  • Metro
  • Bus
  • Taxi
  • Ride-hailing services
  • Private car

Parking at the airport is organized into short-stay and longer-stay products, with facilities designed for terminal access as well as extended use. This supports both quick drop-offs and longer trips.

Parking options include:

  • Short-stay parking
  • Long-stay parking
  • Terminal-access parking
  • Drop-off and pick-up areas

Runways and Operations

Lisbon Airport has a single runway system centered on one primary runway, which is unusually long for an airport in a dense urban setting. The runway supports a wide range of commercial aircraft, including narrow-body and wide-body operations, and it is used for the airport’s high-frequency schedule.

Operationally, the airport functions as a busy mixed short-haul and long-haul hub, with traffic levels shaped by transfer flows, peak-period European departures, and intercontinental services. The long runway supports the airport’s role in handling heavy international operations and varied aircraft performance requirements.

The runway system includes:

  • One main runway
  • Runway length suitable for wide-body operations
  • Support for intensive scheduled commercial service
  • Mixed short-haul and long-haul aircraft operations

Passenger Traffic and Airport Role

Lisbon Airport is Portugal’s principal aviation hub and the dominant airport in the national network. It serves the capital region as well as the country’s main international passenger flows, with strong importance for connectivity between Portugal, Europe, and overseas markets.

Its traffic base combines local origin-and-destination demand with transfer traffic, reflecting the hub role of the home carrier and the airport’s position in the broader Iberian and Atlantic network. The airport also functions as an important gateway for tourism, business travel, and connections to Portugal’s regions.

The airport’s role includes:

  • National hub
  • Primary international gateway
  • Transfer airport
  • Domestic connector
  • Long-haul gateway

Location and Catchment Area

The airport is located within the Lisbon metropolitan area, giving it direct access to the capital and the surrounding urban region. Its catchment extends beyond the city itself to much of central Portugal, with demand driven by both residents and visitors.

Because Lisbon is the country’s largest air travel market and administrative center, the airport serves a wide range of travelers from business, tourism, and connection traffic. Its strategic location also supports international flows between Europe, Africa, and the Atlantic corridor.

The airport serves:

  • Lisbon metropolitan area
  • Central Portugal
  • Business travelers
  • Leisure travelers
  • Connecting passengers

Hotels Near the Airport

Hotels near Lisbon Airport are useful for early departures, late arrivals, overnight layovers, and business trips with short stays in the city. The immediate airport area and nearby neighborhoods offer convenient access for passengers who want to stay close to the terminals.

Notable nearby hotels include:

  • Meliá Lisboa Aeroporto
  • Tryp Lisboa Aeroporto
  • Radisson Blu Hotel, Lisbon

Airport History

Lisbon Airport opened in 1942 as the city’s main commercial airport, replacing earlier aviation facilities that no longer met the capital’s growing traffic needs. Its original development reflected the expansion of civil aviation in Portugal during the mid-20th century and Lisbon’s increasing importance as a national and international center.

As passenger demand increased, the airport was expanded in phases to accommodate larger aircraft, higher flight frequencies, and more complex international operations. Terminal development and airfield improvements were carried out over time to support the airport’s growth as the country’s primary hub.

In later decades, the airport’s role became more concentrated around scheduled commercial traffic, particularly international services and network operations by TAP Air Portugal. This shift reinforced Lisbon’s position as the main gateway for Portugal and a key connection point for traffic across Europe and beyond.

The airport continues to operate from its original urban site, which has shaped much of its modern planning and capacity management. Its current structure reflects successive modernization efforts aimed at supporting a high-volume hub airport within a constrained city location.

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