Istanbul to Lisbon (IST–LIS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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IST–LIS is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. IndiGo and Turkish Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,995 miles in approximately 4h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 76 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6E IndiGo | 21 | 32Q | 5h05-5h10 | – | – | – |
| TK Turkish Airlines | 21 | 32Q | 4h45-5h10 | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
IST: +03 · LIS: WET
When it's 6:00 PM in Istanbul, it's 3:00 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 IndiGo and Turkish Airlines. With 42 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
IST to LIS Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from IST to LIS ranges from 4 hours 45 minutes to 5 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,995 miles (3,211 km). There are approximately 42 weekly flights outbound and 42 return, totaling 84 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
76 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 10 hours via RAK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.