Flying from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Essaouira Airport (ESU): what you need to know
The timezone in Essaouira is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of Lisbon.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your LIS to ESU flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
During popular months such as June, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
If you want to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Lisbon Portela Airport to Essaouira Airport. These are the top stopovers between LIS and ESU:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Marseille Provence Airport
Bordeaux Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Essaouira Airport (ESU)
$158 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Lisbon Portela Airport to Essaouira Airport flight. Return flights start from $440. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from LIS to ESU, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Essaouira Airport throughout the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
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Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Essaouira Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
Of the departures from Lisbon Portela Airport, 64.1% land on schedule at their destination.
Lisbon Portela Airport is around 10 kilometres from central Lisbon. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Booked an early flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Essaouira Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near LIS:
Arriving at Essaouira Airport (ESU)
If you're getting in on a late Lisbon Portela Airport to Essaouira Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near ESU:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up an Essaouira Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Aircar, Budget or FoxCar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Essaouira and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Essaouira Airport about two weeks before you set off.
Getting from Essaouira Airport (ESU) to central Essaouira
From Essaouira Airport, Essaouira is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Essaouira Airport (ESU)
March is the most popular month for flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Essaouira Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Essaouira in April.
When booking your flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Essaouira Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Essaouira, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from LIS to ESU in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) on average.
Explore more of Morocco
Essaouira has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Morocco just waiting to be discovered. Around 306 kilometres north-east of Essaouira, a visit to Casablanca will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Hassan II Mosque, La Sqala and Square of Mohammed V.
Around 386 kilometres north-east of Essaouira, Rabat is another essential stop in Morocco. Experience major highlights starting with Hassan Tower, Chellah and Royal Palace of Rabat.
