London to Lisbon (LHR–LIS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
No flights match your filters.
No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
LHR–LIS is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. TAP Air Portugal and British Airways lead the route. The flight covers 972 miles in approximately 2h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 93 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TP TAP Air Portugal Also: AC, AD, AI, AV, B6, ET, FI, MS, S4, SQ, UA | 44 | 32N, 32Q | 2h45-2h50 | – | Star Alliance | AC, AD, AI, AV, B6, ET, FI, MS, S4, SQ, UA |
| BA British Airways Also: AY, B6, CX, LA, QR | 31 | 319, 32N | 2h45-3h | – | Oneworld | AY, B6, CX, LA, QR |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Lisbon from London
| Metric | LHR→LIS | LGW→LIS | LTN→LIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LHR | – | 25 mi | 28 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 6 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 376 | 64 | 21 |
| Flight time | 2h 45m | 2h 50m | 2h 44m |
Travel Essentials
LHR: BST · LIS: WEST
When it's 6:00 PM in London, it's 6:00 PM in Lisbon.
British passport holders enter Portugal (and the entire Schengen Area) visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day rolling period. No fee, no advance application. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure date with at least two blank pages. UK passports are stamped on entry and exit since Brexit.
No supporting documents are mandatory, but border officers can request proof of accommodation, return travel, and sufficient funds (Portugal suggests EUR 75 per day or EUR 40 per day plus confirmed accommodation). The 90-day limit is shared across all 29 Schengen states. ETIAS pre-travel authorization (EUR 7, valid 3 years) is expected to become mandatory in late 2026.
Direct flights from London to Lisbon run about 2 hours 40 minutes, to Faro about 2 hours 50 minutes. Portugal uses the euro. No vaccination requirements for UK arrivals. Post-Brexit, UK nationals use non-EU passport lanes at Portuguese airports. A UK driving license is valid for short visits. The Algarve and Madeira are popular UK corridors with high frequency from multiple London airports plus regional departures from Manchester, Birmingham, and Edinburgh.
Heathrow Express runs from London Paddington to T5 and T2/T3 in 15–21 minutes (£37 single, cheaper booked online or via the Heathrow app). Elizabeth line (Crossrail) is a lower-cost alternative; Paddington to T5 in 34 minutes from £13.50 with an Oyster/contactless cap of £14.90. The Elizabeth line also serves central London stations including Bond Street, Farringdon, and Liverpool Street.London Underground Piccadilly line serves all terminals (T2/T3/T4/T5) from central London in 40–60 minutes (£6 with Oyster). Taxis (black cabs) from central London cost £55–90 depending on traffic. Coach services from Victoria Coach Station (National Express) cost from £10 booked in advance.
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.
LHR–LIS Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
London Heathrow to Lisbon: UK's Busiest Iberia Connection
LHR-LIS runs 151 or more weekly nonstop departures, making it one of the highest-frequency European routes out of Heathrow. TAP Air Portugal operates the heaviest share with around 42 weekly flights from Terminal 2. British Airways contributes around 33 weekly departures from Terminal 5. Azores Airlines adds service from Terminal 2. Flight time is 2 hours 45 minutes over 1,550 km. Both full-service carriers use A320-family narrowbodies. TAP is the flag carrier and hubs at Lisbon, offering connecting reach into Brazil, Lusophone Africa, and other Portuguese-speaking markets. British Airways uses Lisbon as a leisure and feed destination.
Lisbon Airport and Terminal Notes
Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport has a single integrated terminal handling both arrivals and departures. The Metro Red Line connects directly to the terminal and reaches central Lisbon in 20 minutes. Uber and Bolt are the fastest low-cost ground transport options at around 10 euros to the city centre. Taxis run 10 to 15 euros depending on traffic. The Aerobus service ceased permanently in 2022. Heathrow's slot-constrained environment limits growth on this route. Morning and evening Lisbon departures are the most competed slots. Post-Brexit, UK passport holders queue in the non-EU lane at Lisbon arrivals, which can add 15 to 30 minutes during peak periods.