Amsterdam to Lisbon (AMS–LIS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
AMS–LIS is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. TAP Air Portugal, Transavia and easyJet lead the route. The flight covers 1,147 miles in approximately 2h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 111 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TP TAP Air Portugal Also: AC, AD, AY, B6, BT, FI, LA, LY, MS, S4 | 21 | 32N, 32Q | 3h10 | – | Star Alliance | AC, AD, AY, B6, BT, FI, LA, LY, MS, S4 |
| HV Transavia Also: KL | 17 | 32Q, 73H | 2h59-3h26 | – | – | KL |
| U2 easyJet | 1 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Lisbon from Amsterdam
| Metric | AMS→LIS | RTM→LIS | EIN→LIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from AMS | – | 28 mi | 65 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 254 | 5 | 10 |
| Flight time | 2h 55m | 2h 55m | 2h 55m |
Travel Essentials
AMS: CEST · LIS: WEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Amsterdam, it's 5:00 PM in Lisbon.
Dutch passport holders enter Portugal freely as EU citizens. No visa, no time limit on stays. Bring your Dutch passport or national ID card. Portugal is in both the EU and the Schengen area, so flights from the Netherlands are intra-Schengen with no passport control on arrival. Carry your ID for airline boarding and hotel check-in.
For stays beyond 3 months, register at the local Camara Municipal (town hall) or Servico de Estrangeiros e Fronteiras (SEF, now replaced by AIMA) to obtain a registration certificate (certificado de registo). You need proof of employment, study enrollment, or sufficient funds. EU citizens can live and work in Portugal without a work permit. Obtaining a NIF (Numero de Identificacao Fiscal, tax number) is the first practical step for banking, renting, and contracts. You can get one at a local Financas office with your passport, or through a fiscal representative if you are non-resident.
Direct flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Lisbon run about 2 hours 50 minutes on KLM, TAP Air Portugal, Transavia, and EasyJet. Direct flights also serve Porto, Faro (Algarve), and Funchal (Madeira). Portugal uses the euro, same as the Netherlands, so no currency exchange needed. No mandatory vaccinations. The Lisbon Metro costs EUR 1.65 per ride (Viva Viagem card required, EUR 0.50 for the card). A taxi from Lisbon Airport to the city center costs EUR 10 to EUR 15. Portugal is 1 hour behind the Netherlands year-round. Tipping is not expected but rounding up or leaving 5% to 10% at restaurants is appreciated.
Intercity and Sprinter trains run directly to Schiphol Plaza (the station is inside the terminal) from Amsterdam Centraal every 10–15 minutes (15 min, €5.70). The Intercity Direct from Rotterdam takes 43 minutes (€17.40 with supplement). Trains from The Hague take 35–45 minutes.
Taxis from central Amsterdam cost €35–50 and take 20–35 minutes. Highway A4 is frequently congested during morning rush. Bus 397 runs from Amsterdam Leidseplein to Schiphol (30 min, €5.50) for a cheaper landside alternative.
Metro Red Line directly from the airport station to central Lisbon in 20–25 minutes (€1.85 single). Most central destinations (Rossio, Baixa-Chiado, Oriente) are reachable within 30 minutes total. Operating hours 6:30am to 1am.Taxis cost €10–15 to the city centre. Uber and Bolt are cheaper still at €8–12. AeroBus to Marquês de Pombal costs €4. The airport is just 7km from the city centre; ground transport is fast by European standards.
Mediterranean climate. Summers are hot and sunny (28–35°C) with almost no rain. July and August rarely see any precipitation and offer the most reliable flying weather in Europe. Winters are mild and rainy (8–15°C), with the wettest months December through February.
Flight disruptions are uncommon. Atlantic coastal fog can affect early morning visibility in autumn (October–November). Wind off the Atlantic is persistent year-round and can affect smaller aircraft but rarely disrupts scheduled service.
AMS–LIS Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from AMS to LIS
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) are connected by nonstop service from Transavia, TAP Air Portugal and easyJet. With 254 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
AMS to LIS Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from AMS to LIS ranges from 2 hours 55 minutes to 3 hours 26 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,147 miles (1,846 km). There are approximately 254 weekly flights outbound and 232 return, totaling 486 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
111 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via MPL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Rotterdam (RTM), Eindhoven (EIN) and Zaventem (BRU).