Istanbul to Lisbon (IST–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.
IST–LIS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Turkish Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,995 miles in approximately 5h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TK Turkish Airlines Also: 6E, MH, SQ, TG, TP | 21 | 32Q, 7M8 | 4h50-5h | – | Star Alliance | 6E, MH, SQ, TG, TP |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Lisbon from Istanbul
| Metric | IST→LIS | VAR→LIS |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from IST | – | 143 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 98 | – |
| Flight time | 5h | 4h 30m |
Travel Essentials
IST: +03 · LIS: WEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Istanbul, it's 4:00 PM in Lisbon.
Turkish passport holders need a Schengen visa to enter Portugal. Apply at the Portuguese embassy or VFS Global center in Turkey. The visa allows stays up to 90 days within any 180-day period across the entire Schengen area. Required documents include passport photos, bank statements, flight bookings, hotel reservations, and travel insurance covering at least EUR 30,000. The fee is EUR 80 for adults. Processing takes around 15 business days. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from the Schengen area.
Istanbul Metro M11 Gayrettepe–İstanbul Havalimanı line connects the airport to the broader metro network; from Gayrettepe (Mecidiyeköy/Levent area) the journey is about 35 minutes (₺60–70 with Istanbulkart). The line runs roughly 5am to midnight.Havaist express buses serve Taksim, Kadıköy, and other major hubs (₺50–80, 45–90 minutes depending on traffic). Taxis use a meter; expect ₺400–600 from Taksim or Sultanahmet. The airport is 35km northwest of the city; traffic on the O-7 motorway can be severe during peak hours.
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.
IST–LIS Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from IST to LIS
İstanbul Airport (IST) and Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) are connected by nonstop service from Turkish Airlines. With 98 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
IST to LIS Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from IST to LIS is about 5 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,995 miles (3,211 km). There are approximately 98 weekly flights outbound and 98 return, totaling 196 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Toulouse-Blagnac, Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Varna (VAR).