Dubai to Lisbon (DXB–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.
DXB–LIS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Emirates leads the route. The flight covers 3,815 miles in approximately 8h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EK Emirates Also: TP | 14 | 77W | 8h25 | – | – | TP |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Lisbon from Dubai
| Metric | DXB→LIS | DWC→LIS | AUH→LIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DXB | – | 28 mi | 72 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 28 | – | 13 |
| Flight time | 8h 20m | 9h 20m | 8h 15m |
Travel Essentials
DXB: +04 · LIS: WEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Dubai, 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.
Dubai Metro Red Line connects Union and BurJuman stations to T1 and T3 (Airport: Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 stations). T1 is 20 minutes from Union, T3 is 22 minutes (AED 6.50–10 depending on zones and Gold/Silver class). Trains run 5:30am–midnight Saturday–Wednesday, until 1am Thursday–Friday. T2 (low-cost) is not on the metro; taxi or bus required.Taxis from Dubai Marina cost AED 70–90; from Downtown Dubai (Burj Khalifa area) AED 35–50. Ride-hail via Careem is widely available and comparable to taxis. Traffic on Sheikh Zayed Road is heavy during morning and evening rush.
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.
DXB–LIS Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DXB to LIS
Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) are connected by nonstop service from Emirates. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DXB to LIS Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DXB to LIS is about 8 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,815 miles (6,139 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 56 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hamad, Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dubai(Jebel Ali) (DWC) and Abu Dhabi (AUH).