Zaventem to Lisbon (BRU–LIS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
BRU–LIS is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. TAP Air Portugal, Brussels Airlines and Air Canada lead the route. The flight covers 1,067 miles in approximately 2h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 70 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TP TAP Air Portugal | 21 | 320, 32A | 2h55 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| SN Brussels Airlines | 14 | 320, 32N | 3h | – | Star Alliance | – |
| AC Air Canada | 7 | 32Q | 3h10 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| AY Finnair | 7 | 32Q | 2h55 | – | Oneworld | – |
| BT airBaltic | 7 | 320 | 2h55 | – | – | – |
| ET Ethiopian Airlines | 7 | 32Q | 2h55 | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Lisbon from Zaventem
| Metric | BRU→LIS | CRL→LIS | EIN→LIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BRU | – | 30 mi | 54 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 63 | 15 | 13 |
| Flight time | 2h 55m | 2h 50m | 3h |
Travel Essentials
BRU: CET · LIS: WET
When it's 6:00 PM in Zaventem, it's 5:00 PM in Lisbon.
Both Belgium and Portugal are EU and Schengen member states. Belgian citizens have full freedom of movement and can live, work, and travel in Portugal without a visa or time limit. A valid passport or national ID card is sufficient for entry.
The Airport Express train runs every 15–20 minutes from Brussels Central, Midi (South), and Nord stations to BRU in 17–25 minutes (€11.80 one-way, free with Brussels Card). Traffic on the Ring road (R0) is heavily congested during morning rush, making the train the consistent choice for peak departures.
Taxis from central Brussels cost €40–55 and take 25–40 minutes. Ride-shares (Uber) run €30–45. Parking at BRU starts at €10/day in the P-Long facility with free shuttle.
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.
BRU–LIS Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BRU to LIS
Brussels Airport (BRU) and Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada, Finnair, airBaltic, Ethiopian Airlines, Brussels Airlines and TAP Air Portugal. With 63 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
BRU to LIS Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BRU to LIS ranges from 2 hours 55 minutes to 3 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,067 miles (1,717 km). There are approximately 63 weekly flights outbound and 40 return, totaling 103 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
70 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via ALG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Charleroi (CRL), Eindhoven (EIN) and Rotterdam (RTM).