Travelling from Cape Town Airport (CPT) to Lisbon Airport (LIS): what you need to know
The timezone in Lisbon is UTC+0, which is two hours behind Cape Town.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your CPT to LIS flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like November. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Cape Town Airport to Lisbon Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Stopovers between CPT and LIS include:
London Heathrow Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Munich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cape Town Airport (CPT) to Lisbon Airport (LIS)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Cape Town Airport to Lisbon Airport flight is $406. A round-trip ticket right now is $794. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from CPT to LIS if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Cape Town Airport to Lisbon Airport throughout the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your dates are flexible.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from CPT to LIS by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Cape Town Airport to Lisbon Airport.
Handy information about Cape Town Airport (CPT)
Cape Town Airport has an excellent on-time performance, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from CPT arrive at their destination as scheduled 81% of the time.
Cape Town Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Cape Town. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near CPT? If you've booked an early flight from Cape Town Airport to Lisbon Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Lisbon Airport (LIS)
Consider staying in a hotel near LIS if you're catching a late Cape Town Airport to Lisbon Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Follow your own route with a Lisbon Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Klass Wagen, Goldcar or OK Mobility and find adventure across Lisbon and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Lisbon Airport about two weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Lisbon Airport (LIS) to central Lisbon
Lisbon Airport to central Lisbon has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
It takes around 25 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Lisbon Airport (LIS)
The quietest month for a flight from Cape Town Airport to Lisbon Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Lisbon based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Lisbon is August, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from Cape Town Airport to Lisbon Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from CPT to LIS in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
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 your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Ribeira District, Rio Douro and Livraria Lello.
Around 8 kilometres north-west of Lisbon, Amadora is another essential stop in Portugal. No visit is complete without checking out Roman Villa, Park Fantasia and Palácio dos Condes da Lousã.