Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lisbon Airport (LIS): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Lisbon Airport.
London and Lisbon share the same timezone, UTC+0.
Every week, there are 28 London Gatwick Airport to Lisbon Airport flights. To get going early, opt for the 09:45 easyJet flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 21:05 with easyJet.
Your LGW to LIS flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
EasyJet offers direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Lisbon Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Lisbon — and maybe even more of Portugal if time allows.
Most passengers choose to fly with easyJet on this route.
With 78.29% of its services arriving as planned, easyJet is the most punctual carrier offering LGW to LIS flights.
If you want to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Lisbon Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between LGW and LIS:
Madrid Airport
Barcelona Airport
Seville Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lisbon Airport (LIS)
At the moment, 37 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Lisbon Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 73 €. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from LGW to LIS by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Plan your trip for November. That's the cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Lisbon Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from LGW to LIS.
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Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Gatwick Airport has an excellent on-time performance, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from LGW arrive on schedule 82% of the time.
London Gatwick Airport is around 48 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Taking an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Lisbon Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near LGW:
Arriving at Lisbon Airport (LIS)
Consider booking a hotel close to LIS if you're taking a late London Gatwick Airport to Lisbon Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Lisbon Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Klass Wagen, Goldcar or OK Mobility and explore beyond Lisbon's main sights.
Booking your ride from Lisbon Airport about two weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
When to fly to Lisbon Airport (LIS)
August is the most popular month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Lisbon Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Lisbon in March.
Lock in your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Lisbon Airport for August if you want to explore Lisbon during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LGW to LIS in January. Average temperatures are between 8ºC (46ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of Portugal
You've visited Lisbon, now it's time to discover other parts of Portugal. Journey about 274 kilometres north to Porto to tick off its leading sights. From Ribeira District to Rio Douro and Livraria Lello, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Amadora is another well-known destination in Portugal and is around 8 kilometres north-west of Lisbon. No trip is complete without seeing Roman Villa, Park Fantasia and Palácio dos Condes da Lousã.