Lisbon to Cape Town (LIS–CPT) — 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
LHR London 15h 5m ACADAI → BA London (LHR) to Cape Town flights
AMS Amsterdam 15h 30m 6EADAM → KLSK Amsterdam (AMS) to Cape Town flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 16h 10m ACADAI → LHNH Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Cape Town flights
IST Istanbul 17h 41m 6EMHSQ → 6ETK Istanbul (IST) to Cape Town flights
DXB Dubai 18h 30m EKTP → DEEKSA Dubai (DXB) to Cape Town flights
DOH Doha 18h 30m MHQRWB → ASATAY Doha (DOH) to Cape Town flights
GRU São Paulo 20h 20m ADEKEY → G3SA São Paulo (GRU) to Cape Town flights
MPM Maputo 20h 25m TP → 4ZEK Maputo (MPM) to Cape Town flights
NBJ Luanda (Ícolo e Bengo) 23h 40m TP → SA Luanda (Ícolo e Bengo) (NBJ) to Cape Town flights
ZRH Zurich 25h 15m ACADAY → WK Zurich (ZRH) to Cape Town flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Lisbon to Cape Town
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+1h ahead

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LIS to CPT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~15h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
LHR ~15h 5m AMS ~15h 30m LGW ~15h 40m MUC ~15h 50m FRA ~16h 10m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
819
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Cape Town is 1 hour ahead of Lisbon.
LIS: WEST · CPT: SAST

When it's 6:00 PM in Lisbon, it's 7:00 PM in Cape Town.
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.

Facts

LIS–CPT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lisbon to Cape Town route.
Route details
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LIS
Full nameLisbon Humberto Delgado Airport
IATA / ICAOLIS / LPPT
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon
Passengers/yr35.0M
Elevation374 ft / 114 m
Destination: CPT
Full nameCape Town International Airport
IATA / ICAOCPT / FACT
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Passengers/yr10.4M
Elevation151 ft / 46 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LIS to CPT flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include London Heathrow, Amsterdam and Frankfurt Main.
Cape Town is 1 hour ahead of Lisbon.
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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 London Heathrow, Amsterdam and Frankfurt Main. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.