Travelling from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Lisbon Portela Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 5 minutes.
Lisbon's timezone is UTC+0, which makes Lisbon one hour behind Amsterdam.
Every week, there are 76 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Lisbon Portela Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your AMS to LIS flight.
Flying during a peak month like June? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
A good range of airlines operate direct flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Lisbon Portela Airport. Travel nonstop to Lisbon with these carriers and experience this amazing part of Portugal:
Transavia is the top choice for travellers on this route.
Vueling is the most punctual carrier that operates AMS to LIS flights, with 74.14% of its services landing on schedule.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Lisbon Portela Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between AMS and LIS:
Bilbao Airport
Stansted Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
Right now, 73 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Lisbon Portela Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 128 €. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
It's a good idea to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from AMS to LIS. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Organise your trip for November. That's the cheapest month for flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Lisbon Portela Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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Handy information about Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Of the departures from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, 67.93% land on schedule at their destination.
To get to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol from central Amsterdam, it'll take about 25 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Get your break off to a stress-free start by staying near AMS. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Lisbon Portela Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on an Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Lisbon Portela Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near LIS instead:
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.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Lisbon Portela Airport about two weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to central Lisbon
Lisbon Portela Airport is approximately 10 kilometres from the centre of Lisbon. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Lisbon Portela Airport. June is the most popular month to visit Lisbon. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
Lock in your flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Lisbon Portela Airport for August if you'd like to explore Lisbon during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Search for cheap tickets from AMS 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 parts of Portugal. Travel around 274 kilometres north to Porto to check off its leading attractions. From Livraria Lello to Ribeira District and The Douro River, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're ready to explore another side of Portugal, consider Amadora, roughly 8 kilometres north-west of Lisbon. Jardim Porta do Viveiro Alfragide, Jardim Caracol do Victor Alfragide and Jardim e estatua Eduardo Jorge are key reasons to visit.