Travelling from Belfast to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS): What you need to know
There are a couple of airports you can take off from in Belfast. Explore your options departing from Belfast International Airport (BFS) or George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) when searching for a flight from Belfast to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS).
Lisbon (where Lisbon Portela Airport is located) and Belfast share the UTC+0 timezone. Easily coordinate travel plans without worrying about time differences.
To ensure you get on your flight from Belfast to LIS, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
With more people on the move during peak seasons, plan to get to your terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will help you deal with any delays.
Airports in Belfast
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and possibly even explore another city. When searching for cheap flights from Belfast to LIS leaving from Belfast International Airport (BFS), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Your journey might pause in:
Stansted Airport (STN)
Manchester Airport (MAN)
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
Located around 32 kilometres from the centre of Belfast, BFS can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 2 hours.
Catching an early flight from Belfast to Lisbon Portela Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by staying at one of these hotels near Belfast International Airport:
Of the departures from Belfast International Airport, 67.55% land on schedule at their destination.
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
Turn your flight into part of the adventure with a stopover on your flight from Belfast to Lisbon Portela Airport. Check out these connections between George Best Belfast City Airport and LIS:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Manchester Airport (MAN)
London Luton Airport (LTN)
You can get to BHD from the centre of Belfast in approximately 10 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride on public transport will take roughly 20 minutes to travel the 8 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Belfast to LIS flight? Kick back in a hotel near George Best Belfast City Airport before your break officially starts. These stays have your key waiting:
George Best Belfast City Airport has an on-time performance of 68.3%. This figure gives an insight into how often flights that take off from this airport land at their destination on time.
About Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
If you have a late flight from Belfast to Lisbon Portela Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near LIS:
Grab a Lisbon Portela Airport rental car and discover Lisbon and beyond with your own set of wheels. Klass Wagen, Goldcar and OK Mobility are popular outlets to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Belfast to Lisbon Portela Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
Getting from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to central Lisbon
Lisbon Portela Airport is roughly 6 kilometres from central Lisbon. How long it'll take to get there in a cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.
It typically takes 1 hour to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Belfast to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Belfast to Lisbon Portela Airport is ر.ق. 191. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ر.ق. 368. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Belfast to LIS. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest Belfast to Lisbon Portela Airport tickets throughout the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your 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 notify you when a better deal comes up on flight tickets from Belfast to LIS.
Find an affordable flight from Belfast to Lisbon Portela Airport by using filters. Select your preferred times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Belfast to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Belfast to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS). June is the most popular month to visit Lisbon. If you like your getaways a little more chill, go in February.
When booking your Belfast to LIS flight ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. August is the warmest month in Lisbon, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC to 29ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Belfast to Lisbon Portela Airport in January when temperatures are between 8ºC and 16ºC.
More about Lisbon
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Lisbon right here. Browse these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Belfast to Lisbon Portela Airport:
Belém and Pasteis de Belém are just a couple of the popular attractions to put on your Lisbon to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Real Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Belém.
Explore more of Portugal
Lisbon has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Portugal just waiting to be discovered. Around 274 kilometres north of Lisbon, a trip to Porto will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Ribeira District, Rio Douro and Livraria Lello.
If there's time to check out another corner of Portugal, consider Coimbra, roughly 177 kilometres north of Lisbon. Biblioteca Joanina, Old Cathedral of Coimbra (Se Velha de Coimbra) and Mesquita de Coimbra are the start of reasons to visit.
