Flying from Mexico City to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS): What you need to know
Get your holiday planning started by working out where you'll take off for your flight from Mexico City to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS). Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) and Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU) are the main airports in Mexico City.
Lisbon Portela Airport is located in Lisbon. The city follows the UTC+0 timezone and is six hours ahead of Mexico City.
To ensure you get on your flight from Mexico City to LIS, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
High season means busier airports, so plan to arrive even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
We make it a piece of cake to find cheap flights from Mexico City to LIS with a stopover. To explore your options leaving from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between MEX and LIS include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Travelling from central Mexico City to MEX takes about 55 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 8 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to Benito Juarez International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Mexico City to Lisbon Portela Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Benito Juarez International Airport has a strong on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from MEX arrive at their destination as scheduled 80.91% of the time.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
NLU is about 40 kilometres from central Mexico City. It'll take 55 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 45 minutes.
Kick back before your Mexico City to LIS flight at a hotel close to Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport. Verticca Hotel is one option where you can roll out of bed and arrive at the airport with time to spare.
As far as flight punctuality goes, Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 67.58%.
About Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Mexico City to Lisbon Portela Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near LIS:
Follow your own route with a Lisbon Portela Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Klass Wagen, Goldcar or OK Mobility and see more of Lisbon and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle around two weeks before your Mexico City to Lisbon Portela Airport flight.
Getting from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to central Lisbon
The centre of Lisbon is roughly 6 kilometres from Lisbon Portela Airport. Travel times by car hire or cab will vary depending on traffic conditions and time of day, so do a little research before your trip.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
Right now, 297 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Lisbon Portela Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 573 €. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Mexico City to LIS if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when searching for your Mexico City to Lisbon Portela Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Mexico City to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
February is the quietest month for flights from Mexico City to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS), while June is the busiest. Figure out the best time to visit Lisbon based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
When booking your Mexico City to LIS plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Lisbon, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Mexico City to Lisbon Portela Airport in January when temperatures are between 8ºC (46ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF).
More about Lisbon
Once you've booked your flight from Mexico City to Lisbon Portela Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Lisbon:
Belém and Pasteis de Belém are just a couple of the leading attractions to put on your Lisbon travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Real Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Belém.
Explore more of Portugal
Lisbon is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Portugal waiting to be explored. About 274 kilometres north of Lisbon, a visit to Porto will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Ribeira District, Rio Douro and Livraria Lello.
If you want to check out another major destination in Portugal, consider Coimbra, roughly 177 kilometres north of Lisbon. Biblioteca Joanina, Old Cathedral of Coimbra (Se Velha de Coimbra) and Mesquita de Coimbra are the start of reasons to visit.