Lisbon to Edinburgh (LIS–EDI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
LIS–EDI is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. easyJet and Ryanair lead the route. The flight covers 1,216 miles in approximately 3h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 84 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U2 easyJet | 6 | 320 | 3h10-3h15 | – | – | – |
| FR Ryanair | 3 | 73H | 3h10 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Edinburgh from Lisbon
| Metric | LIS→EDI | FAO→EDI | OPO→EDI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LIS | – | 138 mi | 172 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 9 | 13 | 5 |
| Flight time | 3h 10m | 3h 20m | 2h 45m |
Travel Essentials
LIS: WEST · EDI: BST
When it's 6:00 PM in Lisbon, it's 6:00 PM in Edinburgh.
Portuguese passport holders enter the UK without a visa for stays up to 6 months. Since April 2025, an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) must be obtained before travel. The ETA costs GBP 16, is valid for 2 years or until the passport expires, and allows multiple visits. Apply online or through the UK ETA app.
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.
LIS–EDI Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LIS to EDI
Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair and easyJet. With 9 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
LIS to EDI Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LIS to EDI ranges from 3 hours 10 minutes to 3 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,216 miles (1,956 km). There are approximately 9 weekly flights outbound and 9 return, totaling 18 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
84 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via BVA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Faro (FAO), Porto (OPO) and Seville (SVQ).