Flying from London Southend Airport (SEN) to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS): what you need to know
London and Lisbon follow the same timezone, UTC+0.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport on time to catch your SEN to LIS flight.
During popular months like September, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Southend Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between SEN and LIS:
Geneve Airport
Palma de Mallorca Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from London Southend Airport (SEN) to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
42 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way London Southend Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport flight. A return flight starts at 89 €. These prices may change depending on availability.
To find cheap tickets from SEN to LIS, book in advance. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when looking for your flight from London Southend Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from London Southend Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport.
Handy information about London Southend Airport (SEN)
Of the departures from London Southend Airport, 77.91% land on time at their destination.
London Southend Airport is about 64 kilometres from central London. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near SEN. Whether you're boarding an early flight from London Southend Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
If you're arriving on a late London Southend Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these options near LIS:
Travel at your own speed with a Lisbon Portela Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Klass Wagen, Goldcar or OK Mobility and experience more of Lisbon and beyond.
To get 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 reach the centre driving.
Getting there on public transport typically takes 1 hour.
When to fly to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
The quietest month for a flight from London Southend Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport is January, while June is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Lisbon based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Lisbon is August, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from London Southend Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SEN to LIS in January. Temperatures average between 8ºC (46ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of Portugal
You've done Lisbon, now it's time to discover other parts of Portugal. Journey about 274 kilometres north to Porto to tick off its must-visit sights. From Livraria Lello to Ribeira District and The Douro River, your itinerary will be busy.
If you want to check out 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.