Lisbon to Atlanta (LIS–ATL) — 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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
IAD Dulles 10h 57m ACB6BT AFAMCM Dulles (IAD) to Atlanta flights
YUL Montréal 11h 7m ACBTPD ACAMDL Montréal (YUL) to Atlanta flights
BOS Boston 11h 13m AFB6BT AFAMB6 Boston (BOS) to Atlanta flights
PHL Philadelphia 11h 28m AAAYBA AAAFAM Philadelphia (PHL) to Atlanta flights
JFK New York 11h 29m AFB6BT AMB6DL New York (JFK) to Atlanta flights
YYZ Toronto 11h 33m ACBTPD ACAMDL Toronto (YYZ) to Atlanta flights
EWR Newark 11h 36m ACB6BT ACAFAM Newark (EWR) to Atlanta flights
MAD Madrid 11h 47m A3ACAD AFAMDL Madrid (MAD) to Atlanta flights
ORD Chicago 12h 34m B6TP AAACAF Chicago (ORD) to Atlanta flights
MIA Miami 12h 38m B6BTEK AAAFAM Miami (MIA) to Atlanta flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Lisbon to Atlanta
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-5h behind

While no nonstop service exists between LIS and ATL, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LIS to ATL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
38
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~40h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,766
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
LIS → ATL
96%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
96%
Return
ATL → LIS
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
91%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ATL delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-5h
Atlanta is 5 hours behind Lisbon.
LIS: WEST · ATL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Lisbon, it's 1:00 PM in Atlanta.
Visa & Entry

Portugal is part of the US Visa Waiver Program. Portuguese passport holders enter the United States for up to 90 days without a visa, but must obtain an approved ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) before boarding. The ESTA costs USD 21, is valid for 2 years or until the passport expires, and covers multiple entries. Apply at the official CBP site (esta.cbp.dhs.gov) at least 72 hours before departure.

The 90-day stay cannot be extended, and you cannot change immigration status while in the US on the Visa Waiver Program.

Getting to LIS

Metro Red Line runs from downtown Lisbon (Alameda, Oriente) to the airport in 20–25 minutes (€1.85 single, or €0.48 on a Viva Viagem card). Trains run from 6:30am to 1am. The airport has its own station (Aeroporto) at the end of the Red Line.

Taxis from central Lisbon cost €10–15 and take 15–20 minutes with no traffic. Uber and Bolt are widely available at similar or lower prices. AeroBus (Carris) is slower (30–40 min) but cheaper at €4.

Getting from ATL

MARTA Gold Line connects the airport to downtown Atlanta (16 min, $2.50) and Buckhead (30 min). Taxis have a flat rate of $30 to downtown, $38 to Buckhead. Ride-shares are typically $20–35.

The SkyTrain people mover links the Domestic and International terminals, rental car center, and Georgia International Convention Center.

Atlanta Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and humid (30–35°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause flight delays June through August. Winters are mild (2–10°C) with rare snowfall. Ice storms can shut down the airport when they hit.

Spring brings severe weather risk including tornadoes. Fall (September–November) is the most pleasant season for travel.

LIS–ATL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lisbon to Atlanta route.
Route details
Time difference-5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LIS
IATA / ICAOLIS / LPPT
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon
Passengers/yr35.0M
Elevation374 ft / 114 m
Destination: ATL
IATA / ICAOATL / KATL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr108.1M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LIS to ATL flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Washington Dulles, Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau and Boston Logan.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to ATL and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Atlanta is 5 hours behind Lisbon.
Yes, return flights from ATL to LIS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Washington Dulles, Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau and Boston Logan. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.