Flying from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Lisbon Airport (LIS): what you need to know
Lisbon's timezone is UTC+0, which makes Lisbon five hours ahead of Richmond.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Show up at the airport on time to board your RIC to LIS flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Richmond Airport to Lisbon Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Top stopovers between RIC and LIS include:
New York Newark Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
Washington Dulles Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Lisbon Airport (LIS)
Currently, 302 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Richmond Airport to Lisbon Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 625 €. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from RIC to LIS if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.
Getting cheap flights from Richmond Airport to Lisbon Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares throughout the month and snap up a great deal.
Landing cheap flights from RIC to LIS couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as fares go down.
Secure the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Richmond Airport to Lisbon Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Richmond Airport (RIC)
The address for RIC is 1 Richard E. Byrd Terminal Drive.
74% of flights leaving from Richmond Airport make it to their destination on time.
To reach Richmond Airport from central Richmond, it takes about 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes on public transport.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near RIC. Whether you have an early flight from Richmond Airport to Lisbon Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Lisbon Airport (LIS)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Richmond Airport to Lisbon Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near LIS instead:
Grab a Lisbon Airport rental car and discover Lisbon and beyond with your own set of wheels. Klass Wagen, Goldcar and OK Mobility are popular outlets to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Lisbon Airport about two weeks before you travel.
Getting from Lisbon Airport (LIS) to central Lisbon
Lisbon Airport is roughly 8 kilometres from central Lisbon. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
It'll take around 25 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Lisbon Airport (LIS)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Richmond Airport to Lisbon Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Lisbon. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Lisbon is August, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from Richmond Airport to Lisbon Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from RIC to LIS in January. Temperatures average between 8ºC (46ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of Portugal
Lisbon has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Portugal you should also see. About 274 kilometres north of Lisbon, a trip to Porto will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Ribeira District, Rio Douro and Livraria Lello.
If there's time to check out another side of Portugal, head for Amadora, roughly 8 kilometres north-west of Lisbon. Roman Villa, Park Fantasia and Palácio dos Condes da Lousã are the start of reasons to visit.