Cape Town to Lisbon (CPT–LIS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 13 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between CPT and LIS. Nearest airports to CPT with scheduled service: George Airport (GRJ, 216 mi)
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
FRA Frankfurt am Main 15h 25m DELHNH → ACADAI Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Lisbon flights
AMS Amsterdam 15h 45m KLSK → 6EACAD Amsterdam (AMS) to Lisbon flights
LHR London 16h 15m AYBAIB → ACADAI London (LHR) to Lisbon flights
ZRH Zurich 16h 18m WK → ACADAY Zurich (ZRH) to Lisbon flights
IST Istanbul 18h 15m 6ESATG → 6ELAMH Istanbul (IST) to Lisbon flights
DOH Doha 18h 54m 4ZATAY → JLLAMH Doha (DOH) to Lisbon flights
DXB Dubai 18h 58m DEEKSA → EKTP Dubai (DXB) to Lisbon flights
GRU São Paulo 19h 43m LASA → ADEKEY São Paulo (GRU) to Lisbon flights
LGW London 20h 5m Z0 → BTFIS4 London (LGW) to Lisbon flights
IAD Dulles 26h 47m UA → ACB6TP Dulles (IAD) to Lisbon flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Cape Town to Lisbon
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-1h behind

While no nonstop service exists between CPT and LIS, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CPT to LIS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~15h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
FRA ~15h 25m AMS ~15h 45m LHR ~16h 15m ZRH ~16h 18m IST ~18h 15m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
910
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Lisbon is 1 hour behind Cape Town.
CPT: SAST · LIS: WEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Cape Town, it's 5:00 PM in Lisbon.
Getting from LIS

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.

Lisbon Climate

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.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

CPT–LIS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cape Town to Lisbon route.
Route details
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CPT
Full nameCape Town International Airport
IATA / ICAOCPT / FACT
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Passengers/yr10.4M
Elevation151 ft / 46 m
Destination: LIS
Full nameLisbon Humberto Delgado Airport
IATA / ICAOLIS / LPPT
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon
Passengers/yr35.0M
Elevation374 ft / 114 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CPT to LIS flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Frankfurt Main, Amsterdam and London Heathrow.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to LIS and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Lisbon is 1 hour behind Cape Town.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Frankfurt Main, Amsterdam and London Heathrow. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.