Travelling from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Lisbon Airport (LIS): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Birmingham Airport to Lisbon Airport is 2 hours 50 minutes.
Lisbon's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as Birmingham.
Every week, there are three Birmingham Airport to Lisbon Airport flights. If you prefer to take off as early as possible, select the 06:45 Ryanair flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight is at 17:10 with Ryanair.
Your BHX to LIS flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You can expect longer lines during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Travelling to Lisbon (and then seeing more of Portugal!) is a snap with easyJet. This popular carrier has direct flights from Birmingham Airport to Lisbon Airport.
Most passengers choose to travel with easyJet on this route.
The most punctual carrier offering BHX to LIS flights is Ryanair. Its services land as planned 76.92% of the time.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Birmingham Airport to Lisbon Airport. These are the top stopovers between BHX and LIS:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Madrid Airport
Dublin Airport
Handy information about Birmingham Airport (BHX)
Of the departures from Birmingham Airport, 72% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Birmingham to Birmingham Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Expect a trip time of about 25 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Birmingham Airport to Lisbon Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to BHX:
Arriving at Lisbon Airport (LIS)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Birmingham Airport to Lisbon Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near LIS instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Lisbon Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Klass Wagen, Goldcar or OK Mobility to explore Lisbon and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Lisbon Airport about two weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
When to fly to Lisbon Airport (LIS)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Birmingham Airport to Lisbon Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Lisbon. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
When booking your flight from Birmingham Airport to Lisbon Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Lisbon, with the temperature ranging from 16ºC to 29ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BHX to LIS in January. Temperatures average between 8ºC and 16ºC then.
Explore more of Portugal
You've visited Lisbon, now it's time to discover other parts of Portugal. Travel around 274 kilometres north to Porto to check off its leading sights. From Ribeira District to Rio Douro and Livraria Lello, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 8 kilometres north-west of Lisbon, Amadora is another favourite stop in Portugal. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Roman Villa, Park Fantasia and Palácio dos Condes da Lousã.
