Flying from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Edinburgh Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport is 3 hours 10 minutes.
Edinburgh and Lisbon are in the UTC+0 timezone. This means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
Each week, there are seven Edinburgh Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport flights. If you'd like to take off as soon as possible, go for the 05:20 easyJet flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight is at 17:15 with Ryanair.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your EDI to LIS flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Ryanair is your gateway to exploring Lisbon (and perhaps some other great corners of Portugal!). Browse the direct flights from Edinburgh Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport offered by this popular airline.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Ryanair.
The most punctual carrier offering EDI to LIS flights is Ryanair. Its services arrive as planned 69.23% of the time.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between EDI and LIS:
Dublin Airport
London Heathrow Airport
London Luton Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport flight is 36 €. A round-trip ticket is currently 83 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Score cheap tickets from EDI to LIS by booking five months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
When it comes to Edinburgh Airport's on-time performance, data shows 67.94% of flights complete their journey on time.
To get to Edinburgh Airport from central Edinburgh, it takes about 30 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport usually takes 40 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to EDI? If you're boarding an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
Reserve a hotel close to LIS if you're on a late Edinburgh Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Explore without limits with a Lisbon Portela Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Klass Wagen, Goldcar or OK Mobility and chase adventure across Lisbon and beyond.
For the best deal, book 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 drive to the centre.
It typically takes 1 hour to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
The quietest month for a flight from Edinburgh Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport is January, while June is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Lisbon based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Lisbon is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from Edinburgh Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from EDI to LIS in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of Portugal
Porto is just one of the many places in Portugal waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Lisbon. Around 274 kilometres away to the north, its top attractions include Livraria Lello, Ribeira District and The Douro River.
If you're ready to explore another great destination in Portugal, head for 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 highlights.