Abu Dhabi to Lisbon (AUH–LIS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
AUH–LIS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Etihad Airways leads the route. The flight covers 3,805 miles in approximately 8h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EY Etihad Airways Also: TP | 6 | 789 | 8h15 | – | – | TP |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Lisbon from Abu Dhabi
| Metric | AUH→LIS | DWC→LIS | DXB→LIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from AUH | – | 45 mi | 72 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 11 | – | 28 |
| Flight time | 8h 15m | 9h 20m | 8h 40m |
Travel Essentials
AUH: +04 · LIS: WEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Abu Dhabi, it's 3:00 PM in Lisbon.
UAE passport holders enter Portugal and the Schengen area visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. ETIAS authorization will be required when the EU system launches. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the intended Schengen departure. EU duty-free limits apply to goods brought from outside the EU.
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.
AUH–LIS Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from AUH to LIS
Zayed International Airport (AUH) and Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) are connected by nonstop service from Etihad Airways. With 11 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
AUH to LIS Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from AUH to LIS is about 8 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,805 miles (6,123 km). There are approximately 11 weekly flights outbound and 11 return, totaling 22 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci, Hamad and Milan Malpensa. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dubai(Jebel Ali) (DWC) and Dubai (DXB).