Barcelona to Lisbon (BCN–LIS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
BCN–LIS is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. TAP Air Portugal, Vueling and easyJet lead the route. The flight covers 618 miles in approximately 1h 59m. Beyond nonstop, 104 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TP TAP Air Portugal Also: A3, AC, AD, AV, EK, FI, LO, LY, MS, S4, SQ, UA | 42 | 320, 32N, E90, E95 | 2h-2h04 | – | Star Alliance | A3, AC, AD, AV, EK, FI, LO, LY, MS, S4, SQ, UA |
| VY Vueling Also: IB, LL, QR | 34 | 321, 32A | 1h59-2h10 | – | – | IB, LL, QR |
| U2 easyJet | 12 | 319, 320 | 2h05-2h15 | – | – | – |
| FR Ryanair | 3 | 73H | 2h10 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Lisbon from Barcelona
| Metric | BCN→LIS | PMI→LIS |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from BCN | – | 126 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 322 | 16 |
| Flight time | 1h 59m | 2h |
Travel Essentials
BCN: CEST · LIS: WEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Barcelona, it's 5:00 PM in Lisbon.
Spanish passport holders enter Portugal freely as EU and Schengen citizens. There is no border control on flights or land crossings between Spain and Portugal. A Spanish national ID card or passport is sufficient. No visa or advance paperwork is needed for any length of stay.
If you stay longer than 3 months, register at the local Camara Municipal (town hall) for a Certificado de Registo de Cidadao da UE. The registration costs EUR 15 and requires proof of employment, self-employment, or sufficient funds, plus health insurance. The certificate is issued on the spot. You will also need a NIF (tax number) from the Financas office for renting property, opening a bank account, or signing any contract in Portugal.
Aerobus express coaches run every 5 minutes from Plaça de Catalunya to both T1 and T2 (35 min, €6.75 one-way / €11.60 return). Departures from 5:00am to 1:00am.
RENFE R2 Nord train connects Passeig de Gràcia and Sants station to the airport (20 min from Sants, €4.60). Taxis from the city centre are metered and typically cost €25–35. Ride-shares (Uber, Cabify) are available and cost similarly.
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.
BCN–LIS Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Barcelona to Lisbon: Iberian Peninsula Cross-Border Route
BCN-LIS connects Spain's second city to Portugal's capital across the western Mediterranean. TAP Air Portugal runs the most frequencies as it feeds connecting traffic through its Lisbon hub to Brazil and Africa. Vueling offers a point-to-point alternative from its Barcelona base. Ryanair competes on price with 1 to 2 daily departures from BCN Terminal 2. Block time is 2 hours 10 to 20 minutes on the 1,005 km sector. No direct rail link exists between the two cities, so air is the only practical same-day option. The route draws a mix of business travelers, city-break tourists, and TAP connecting passengers heading to Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, or Luanda.
Connectivity Through Lisbon
TAP's Lisbon hub offers onward connections to 10 Brazilian destinations, multiple African capitals, and North American cities. Passengers originating in Barcelona can book single-ticket itineraries through LIS to destinations that BCN does not serve nonstop. Lisbon Airport sits inside the city boundary, keeping ground transport quick. The Metro red line reaches central Lisbon in 15 minutes. Barcelona El Prat connects to the city via Aerobus, Metro L9 Sud, and Renfe commuter rail. Both airports handle significant summer peak traffic from June through September. Lisbon's single-runway operation at LIS can produce departure queues during afternoon peak hours.