Lisbon to Edinburgh (LIS–EDI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,216 mi airlines charter/private 7/wk
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Flight Schedule 4 flights Verified 24m ago
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FR478
FR Ryanair
7M8
10:40 AM
WEST T2
1:50 PM
BST
3h 10m
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U23322
U2 easyJet
320
7:30 PM
WEST T1
10:45 PM
BST
3h 15m
61%
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U23321
U2 easyJet
320
6:05 AM
BST
9:25 AM
WEST
3h 20m
56%
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FR479
FR Ryanair
7M8
7:00 AM
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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
BRS Bristol 4h 45m U2 → U2 Bristol (BRS) to Edinburgh flights
DUB Dublin 4h 48m EIFIFR → BAEIFR Dublin (DUB) to Edinburgh flights
LTN Luton, Luton 4h 48m U2 → U2 Luton, Luton (LTN) to Edinburgh flights
STN London, Essex 4h 50m FRRK → RKU2 London, Essex (STN) to Edinburgh flights
MAD Madrid 4h 55m A3ACAD → FRIBU2 Madrid (MAD) to Edinburgh flights
LHR London 5h ACADAI → ATAYBA London (LHR) to Edinburgh flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 5h 10m AFAMG3 → AFAMG3 Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Edinburgh flights
AMS Amsterdam 5h 10m 6EADAM → 6EARBT Amsterdam (AMS) to Edinburgh flights
LYS Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône 5h 23m S4TPU2 → U2 Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône (LYS) to Edinburgh flights
DUS Düsseldorf 5h 33m ADBTEW → EW Düsseldorf (DUS) to Edinburgh flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Lisbon to Edinburgh
2 carriers, 7 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,216 mi 3h 13m nonstop

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 13m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore LIS Routes EDI Routes LIS Live Flights EDI Live Flights
All flights from Edinburgh (EDI) Edinburgh to Lisbon flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LIS–EDI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
U2 easyJet 4 320 3h15 – – –
FR Ryanair 3 7M8 3h10 – – –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – U2
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FR + U2 (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LIS to EDI direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
2
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LIS to EDI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
87
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
BRS ~4h 45m DUB ~4h 48m LTN ~4h 48m STN ~4h 50m MAD ~4h 55m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
6,467
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Edinburgh from Lisbon

Nearby airports with service to Edinburgh Airport.
Metric LIS→EDI FAO→EDI OPO→EDI
Distance from LIS – 138 mi 172 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2 2
Weekly flights 7 13 5
Flight time 3h 13m 3h 20m 2h 45m
Faro (FAO) to Edinburgh flights · Porto (OPO) to Edinburgh flights · Seville (SVQ) to Edinburgh flights
Airports within 200 miles of LIS with service to Edinburgh Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Edinburgh is 0 hours the same as Lisbon.
LIS: WEST · EDI: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in Lisbon, it's 6:00 PM in Edinburgh.
Distance & Flight Time
1,216 mi / 1,956 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 13m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
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–EDI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lisbon to Edinburgh route.
Route details
Distance1,216 mi / 1,956 km
Flight time3h 13m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LIS
Full nameLisbon Humberto Delgado Airport
IATA / ICAOLIS / LPPT
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon
Passengers/yr35.0M
Elevation374 ft / 114 m
Destination: EDI
Full nameEdinburgh Airport
IATA / ICAOEDI / EGPH
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr15.8M
Elevation135 ft / 41 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LIS to EDI flights.
Nonstop flights from Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport to Edinburgh Airport take about 3h 13m gate to gate. The route covers 1,216 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from LIS to EDI: easyJet and Ryanair.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Bristol, Dublin and London Luton.
Yes, return flights from EDI to LIS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include FAO, OPO and SVQ. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from LIS to EDI

Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) are connected by nonstop service from easyJet and Ryanair. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

LIS to EDI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LIS to EDI is about 3 hours 13 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,216 miles (1,956 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Bristol, Dublin and London Luton. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Faro (FAO), Porto (OPO) and Seville (SVQ).