Travelling from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Frankfurt Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 10 minutes.
Lisbon's timezone is UTC+0, making Lisbon one hour behind Frankfurt.
Flights from FRA to LIS start from 06:00 — the earliest with TAP Portugal. The last service of the day is at 21:20 with Lufthansa. In total, there are 56 weekly Frankfurt Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your FRA to LIS flight.
During popular months such as April, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
Getting to Lisbon (and then seeing more of Portugal!) is easy with Lufthansa. This popular carrier has direct flights from Frankfurt Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport.
Lufthansa is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
Among carriers operating FRA to LIS flights, Lufthansa has the highest percentage of on-time landings.
If you want to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Frankfurt Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between FRA and LIS:
Geneve Airport
Luxembourg Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Frankfurt Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport flight is 82 €. A return ticket is currently 143 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
It's often best to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from FRA to LIS. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Organise your trip for November. That's the cheapest month for flights from Frankfurt Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from FRA to LIS.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Frankfurt Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport.
Handy information about Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Of all flights departing from Frankfurt Airport, 67.47% land on schedule at their destination.
Frankfurt Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Frankfurt. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport takes about 35 minutes.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near FRA. Whether you're catching an early flight from Frankfurt Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
Consider booking a hotel near LIS if you're on a late Frankfurt Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Lisbon Portela Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Klass Wagen, Goldcar or OK Mobility and experience the lesser-explored corners of Lisbon and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Lisbon Portela Airport around two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to central Lisbon
Lisbon Portela Airport to the centre of Lisbon has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Frankfurt Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport. June is the most popular month to visit Lisbon. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in January.
Lock in your flight from Frankfurt Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport for August if you'd like to explore Lisbon during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Look for cheap tickets from FRA to LIS sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Portugal
Porto is just one of the many cities in Portugal waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Lisbon. Around 274 kilometres away to the north, popular attractions include Livraria Lello, Ribeira District and The Douro River.
Around 8 kilometres north-west of Lisbon, Amadora is another favourite stop in Portugal. Experience major highlights starting with Jardim Porta do Viveiro Alfragide, Jardim Caracol do Victor Alfragide and Jardim e estatua Eduardo Jorge.