Frankfurt am Main to Lisbon (FRA–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.
FRA–LIS is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. TAP Air Portugal and Lufthansa lead the route. The flight covers 1,164 miles in approximately 3h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TP TAP Air Portugal Also: AC, AD, AI, BT, ET, FI, LY, MS, NH, OU, S4, SQ, TG | 49 | 321, 32N, 32Q | 3h13-3h15 | – | Star Alliance | AC, AD, AI, BT, ET, FI, LY, MS, NH, OU, S4, SQ, TG |
| LH Lufthansa Also: AC, ET, NH, OS, SQ, TG | 35 | 32A, 32N, 32Q | 3h15 | – | – | AC, ET, NH, OS, SQ, TG |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Lisbon from Frankfurt am Main
| Metric | FRA→LIS | CGN→LIS | STR→LIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from FRA | – | 85 mi | 97 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 289 | 10 | 6 |
| Flight time | 3h 15m | 3h 5m | 3h |
Travel Essentials
FRA: CEST · LIS: WEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Frankfurt am Main, it's 5:00 PM in Lisbon.
Germany and Portugal are both Schengen and EU member states. German citizens enter Portugal with a national ID card or passport. No visa required, no time limit. You can live and work freely under EU rules.
For stays beyond 3 months, register at the local Camara Municipal or Servico de Estrangeiros e Fronteiras (SEF) office. The registration certificate costs around EUR 15. You will need your ID, proof of address, and proof of income or employment.
S-Bahn lines S8 and S9 run from Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof (main station) to Terminal 1 every 15 minutes (15 min, €5.65 single or included in a Frankfurt day ticket). ICE and IC long-distance trains serve the airport's own long-distance station (Fernbahnhof); this is separate from the S-Bahn Regional station and connects Frankfurt to Cologne, Stuttgart, Munich, and other cities without requiring travel through the city centre.Taxis from the city centre cost €25–35 and take 15–25 minutes. Terminal 2 connects to Terminal 1 via the free SkyLine people mover.
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.
FRA–LIS Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from FRA to LIS
Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) and Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) are connected by nonstop service from TAP Air Portugal and Lufthansa. With 289 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
FRA to LIS Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from FRA to LIS is about 3 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,164 miles (1,873 km). There are approximately 289 weekly flights outbound and 285 return, totaling 574 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Francisco de Sá Carneiro, Geneva Cointrin and Zürich. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Köln (Cologne) (CGN), Stuttgart (STR) and Luxembourg (LUX).