Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 45 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport.
Lisbon's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as London.
You can choose from 31 weekly London Gatwick Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport flights. The 09:45 departure with easyJet is the earliest flight you can take. TAP Portugal operates the last service of the day at 21:05.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your LGW to LIS flight.
Flying during a peak time such as August? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Getting to Lisbon (and then discovering more of Portugal!) is easy with TAP Portugal. This popular carrier offers direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with TAP Portugal on this route.
The carrier with the most reliable on-time arrival rate for LGW to LIS flights is TAP Portugal.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between LGW and LIS:
Seville Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
$64 is currently the best price for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport flight. A return flight starts from $115. These fares may change depending on demand.
It's usually smart to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from LGW to LIS. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
November is the cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport. If you need to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
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Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
69.26% of flights leaving from London Gatwick Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To reach London Gatwick Airport from central London, it takes about 1 hour 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 80 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 1 hour 25 minutes.
Taking an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near LGW:
Arriving at Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
If you're getting in on a late London Gatwick Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these accommodation options near LIS:
Go where the road takes you with a Lisbon Portela Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Klass Wagen, Goldcar or OK Mobility and find adventure across Lisbon and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Lisbon Portela Airport about two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to central Lisbon
From Lisbon Portela Airport, Lisbon is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour.
When to fly to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
June is the busiest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Lisbon in January.
Before locking in your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Lisbon, with the temperature ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LGW to LIS sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Portugal
You've visited Lisbon, now it's time to explore other corners of Portugal. Travel about 274 kilometres north to Porto to check off its popular sights. From Livraria Lello to Ribeira District and The Douro River, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Amadora is another standout destination in Portugal and is around 8 kilometres north-west of Lisbon. No trip is complete without a visit to Jardim Porta do Viveiro Alfragide, Jardim Caracol do Victor Alfragide and Jardim e estatua Eduardo Jorge.