Travelling from Cancun Airport (CUN) to Lisbon Airport (LIS): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Cancun Airport to Lisbon Airport is 8 hours 55 minutes.
The timezone in Lisbon is UTC+0, which is five hours ahead of Cancun.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your CUN to LIS flight.
Travelling during a peak time like April? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Travelling to Lisbon (and then exploring more of Portugal!) is a snap with TAP Air Portugal. This popular airline offers direct flights from Cancun Airport to Lisbon Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with TAP Air Portugal on this route.
TAP Air Portugal is the most punctual carrier operating CUN to LIS flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Cancun Airport to Lisbon Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between CUN and LIS:
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How to find the cheapest flights from Cancun Airport (CUN) to Lisbon Airport (LIS)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Cancun Airport to Lisbon Airport flight is 285 €. A round-trip fare right now is 643 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
It's a good idea to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from CUN to LIS. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Cancun Airport to Lisbon Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
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Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Cancun Airport to Lisbon Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Cancun Airport (CUN)
Cancun Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 80% of flights that take off from CUN arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Cancun Airport is about 16 kilometres from central Cancun. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to CUN? If you've booked an early flight from Cancun Airport to Lisbon Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Lisbon Airport (LIS)
Book a hotel close to LIS if you're on a late Cancun Airport to Lisbon Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Hit the road running by picking up a Lisbon Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Klass Wagen, Goldcar or OK Mobility to explore Lisbon and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Lisbon Airport about two weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
When to fly to Lisbon Airport (LIS)
August is the most popular month for flights from Cancun Airport to Lisbon Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Lisbon in March.
When reserving your flight from Cancun Airport to Lisbon Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Lisbon, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CUN to LIS in January. Average temperatures are between 8ºC (46ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of Portugal
Lisbon has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Portugal waiting to be discovered. About 274 kilometres north of Lisbon, a visit to Porto will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Ribeira District, Rio Douro and Livraria Lello.
Amadora is another well-known destination in Portugal and is around 8 kilometres north-west of Lisbon. No journey is complete without a visit to Roman Villa, Park Fantasia and Palácio dos Condes da Lousã.