Travelling from Belfast to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS): what you need to know
Start your travel planning by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Belfast to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS). Belfast International Airport (BFS) and George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) are the two main airports in Belfast.
Lisbon (where Lisbon Portela Airport is located) and Belfast share the UTC+0 timezone. You can fly without needing to calculate any time difference.
Your flight from Belfast to LIS won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like August. 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 Belfast
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
We make it easy to book a flight from Belfast to LIS that includes a stopover. To see the options leaving from Belfast International Airport (BFS), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight that has a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Major stopovers between BFS and LIS include:
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
Stansted Airport (STN)
Manchester Airport (MAN)
BFS is approximately 32 kilometres from the centre of Belfast. To help work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This handy travel app will show you the fastest route and available public transport options.
After a stress-free start to your break? Stay near Belfast International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Belfast to Lisbon Portela Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
Break up your flight from Belfast to Lisbon Portela Airport with a stop so you can freshen up or tick a new place off your list. Some popular stopovers between George Best Belfast City Airport and LIS are:
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Manchester Airport (MAN)
You can arrive at BHD from central Belfast in about 12 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey on public transport will take roughly 22 minutes to travel the 8 kilometres or so.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your flight from Belfast to LIS, chill out in one of these hotels close to George Best Belfast City Airport:
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. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near LIS:
Getting from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to central Lisbon
Lisbon Portela Airport is approximately 10 kilometres from central Lisbon. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is about 22 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes around 59 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Belfast to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Belfast to Lisbon Portela Airport is ₹ 5,526. The cheapest price for a return flight is ₹ 12,590. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
We recommend booking as soon as possible to lock in flight tickets from Belfast to LIS. You're more likely to score a great deal and enjoy a larger selection of flight times and dates.
Getting flight tickets from Belfast to Lisbon Portela Airport is easy if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across every month and score a great deal.
Create a Price Alert and keep track of changes on this route through email or push notifications. You'll know straight away when prices drop. It's all about timing when scoring flight tickets from Belfast to LIS.
Use the filters to tailor your flights from Belfast to Lisbon Portela Airport. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals.
The best time to fly from Belfast to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
February is the quietest time to travel to Lisbon. Alternatively, follow the crowds and take off in June. This is the most popular month for flights from Belfast to Lisbon Portela Airport.
Think about the type of weather that'll suit your plans for Lisbon. August is known as the warmest month. Lock in your flights from Belfast to LIS during then and you can expect temperatures of between 16ºC and 29ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 8ºC and 16ºC. Search for cheap flights from Belfast to Lisbon Portela Airport sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
More about Lisbon
Once you've booked your flight from Belfast to Lisbon Portela Airport, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Lisbon:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Torre de Belem Garden, Estrela At Lisbon - Tram 28 and Archaeological museum of Sao Jorge Castle are must-visits when exploring Lisbon.
Complete your Lisbon trip with a car rental
Choose one of our car rentals in Lisbon and explore the city on your own terms. Easily compare prices from trusted rental companies in one place after booking your hotel and cheap flights from Belfast to Lisbon Portela Airport.
