Flying from Colombo to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS): What you need to know
The timezone in Lisbon is UTC+0, which is five hours 30 minutes behind Colombo. Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport is located in Lisbon.
To ensure you catch your flight from Colombo to LIS, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like February. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and as much as four hours for international flights. After checking in, you can use any extra time to relax or find something to eat.
Airports in Colombo
Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
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The journey from central Colombo to CMB takes about 50 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 40 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
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74% of flights leaving from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport reach their destination on time.
About Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Colombo to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near LIS instead:
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Getting from Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) to central Lisbon
The centre of Lisbon is around 6 kilometres from Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport. Travel times by car hire or taxi will vary depending on traffic conditions and time of day, so do a little research before your trip.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Colombo to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport is ر.ق. 1,520. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ر.ق. 1,930. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap flights from Colombo to LIS, book early. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from Colombo to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Colombo to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS). August is the peak month for travel to Lisbon. If you like your getaways a little more chill, head there in January.
When booking your Colombo to LIS plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. August is the warmest month in Lisbon, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC to 29ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Colombo to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 8ºC and 16ºC.
More about Lisbon
When it comes to looking 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 Colombo to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport:
Your trip to Lisbon should come with a side of sightseeing. Attractions you won't want to miss include Pasteis de Belém, belém and Real Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Belém.
Explore more of Portugal
Lisbon is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Portugal waiting to be explored. Around 274 kilometres north of Lisbon, a visit to Porto will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Ribeira District, Rio Douro and Livraria Lello.
Around 177 kilometres north of Lisbon, Coimbra is another essential stop in Portugal. Start your sightseeing at Biblioteca Joanina, Old Cathedral of Coimbra (Se Velha de Coimbra) and Mesquita de Coimbra.
