Lisbon to Cape Town (LIS–CPT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Lisbon to Cape Town
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+1h ahead 15 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between LIS and CPT, connecting options are available through 15 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LIS to CPT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~15h
Fastest
~36h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
888
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 connections15 hubs
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 through MUC, MPM, ZRH, LHR, DXB, FRA, IST, CDG, IAD, DAL, DOH, AMS, EWR, LGW and GRU. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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

15 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 15 hours via MUC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.