Cape Town to Lisbon (CPT–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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ZRH Zurich 15h 15m WK ACADAY Zurich (ZRH) to Lisbon flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 15h 25m LHNHSA ACADAI Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Lisbon flights
LHR London 16h 15m AYBAIB ACADAI London (LHR) to Lisbon flights
AMS Amsterdam 16h 51m KL 6EACAD Amsterdam (AMS) to Lisbon flights
IST Istanbul 18h 10m 6ETGTK 6EMHSQ Istanbul (IST) to Lisbon flights
DOH Doha 18h 40m AYB6BA QRWB Doha (DOH) to Lisbon flights
DXB Dubai 19h 8m DEEKSA EKTP Dubai (DXB) to Lisbon flights
GRU São Paulo 19h 19m G3SA ADEKEY São Paulo (GRU) to Lisbon flights
NBJ Luanda (Ícolo e Bengo) 27h SA TP Luanda (Ícolo e Bengo) (NBJ) to Lisbon flights
MPM Maputo 33h 5m 4ZEK TP Maputo (MPM) to Lisbon flights
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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.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CPT to LIS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~15h
Fastest
~35h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
893
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.

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.

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
IATA / ICAOCPT / FACT
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Passengers/yr10.4M
Elevation151 ft / 46 m
Destination: LIS
IATA / ICAOLIS / LPPT
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon
Passengers/yr35.0M
Elevation374 ft / 114 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CPT to LIS flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Zürich, Frankfurt Main and London Heathrow.
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 Zürich, Frankfurt Main and London Heathrow. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.