Lisbon to Rome (LIS–FCO) — 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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
LIS–FCO is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. TAP Air Portugal, Ryanair and AeroWorld lead the route. The flight covers 1,143 miles in approximately 3h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TP TAP Air Portugal Also: A3, AD, AZ, ET, LY, MS, OU, S4, SQ | 35 | 321, 32Q | 2h45-3h | – | Star Alliance | A3, AD, AZ, ET, LY, MS, OU, S4, SQ |
| FR Ryanair | 13 | 73H | 3h | – | – | – |
| W4 AeroWorld | 7 | 32Q | 2h55 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Rome from Lisbon
| Metric | LIS→FCO | FAO→FCO | OPO→FCO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LIS | – | 138 mi | 172 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 224 | 3 | 14 |
| Flight time | 3h | 2h 50m | 2h 55m |
Travel Essentials
LIS: WEST · FCO: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Lisbon, it's 7:00 PM in Rome.
Portugal and Italy are both EU and Schengen members. Portuguese citizens enter freely with a national ID card or passport. No visa, registration, or time limit applies.
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.
Leonardo Express to Roma Termini (32 min, €14) departs from inside the terminal every 30 minutes. Regional FL1 trains cost €8 and serve Trastevere, Ostiense, and Tiburtina; useful if your accommodation is near those stations.Official taxis (white, metered) from FCO to central Rome (within the Aurelian Walls) have a fixed €50 fare regardless of traffic. Agree on the fixed rate before departure. Ciampino (CIA) handles Ryanair and some charter flights; it is 40 minutes east of Rome by bus and a completely separate airport.
Mediterranean climate. Summers are hot and dry (28–36°C, June–August) with little rain and intense sunshine. Heat rarely disrupts flights but can make the terminal uncomfortable. Winters are mild (5–13°C) with rain primarily from November through February. Snow in Rome is rare, occurring once every few years, but when it falls the city and airport are largely unprepared. Even light accumulations cause significant disruption.
Spring and autumn are the most pleasant seasons (15–23°C). Sirocco winds from the Sahara occasionally bring warm dusty air and reduced visibility in spring. FCO has little fog risk and generally good flying weather compared to northern European hubs.
LIS–FCO Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LIS to FCO
Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) and Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) are connected by nonstop service from TAP Air Portugal, Ryanair and AeroWorld. With 224 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
LIS to FCO Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LIS to FCO is about 3 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,143 miles (1,840 km). There are approximately 224 weekly flights outbound and 215 return, totaling 439 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Menorca, Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas and Valencia. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Faro (FAO), Porto (OPO) and Seville (SVQ).