Lisbon to Frankfurt am Main (LIS–FRA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
LIS–FRA is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. Air Canada, Azul and Lufthansa lead the route. The flight covers 1,164 miles in approximately 2h 51m. Beyond nonstop, 87 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC Air Canada | 21 | 319, 32N, 32Q | 3h05-3h10 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| AD Azul | 21 | 320, 32N, 32Q | 3h10-3h20 | – | – | – |
| LH Lufthansa | 21 | 321, 32Q | 2h51-3h05 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| TP TAP Air Portugal | 21 | 32A, 32N | 3h10 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| ET Ethiopian Airlines | 14 | 32Q | 3h05-3h10 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| AI Air India | 7 | 32N | 3h10 | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Frankfurt am Main from Lisbon
| Metric | LIS→FRA | FAO→FRA | OPO→FRA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LIS | – | 138 mi | 172 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 2 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 105 | 5 | 28 |
| Flight time | 2h 51m | 3h 10m | 2h 31m |
Travel Essentials
LIS: WET · FRA: CET
When it's 6:00 PM in Lisbon, it's 7:00 PM in Frankfurt am Main.
Portugal and Germany 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.
S8/S9 S-Bahn to Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof (15 min, €5.65) departs from the basement of Terminal 1 Regional station. For long-distance travel to other German cities, the Fernbahnhof (separate building, connected by walkway) has direct ICE services; check if your train stops here before going into the city.Taxis from Terminal 1/2 to Frankfurt city centre cost €25–40. Rental car agencies are at both terminals. Terminal 2 is connected to Terminal 1 via the free SkyLine monorail; allow 5–10 minutes for the transfer. No airport supplement applies to Frankfurt public transit.
Continental climate with moderate continental influence. Winters are cold (−1 to 5°C) with periodic snow and ice. FRA handles de-icing well but heavy snowfall causes delays across the network. Fog along the Rhine Valley is a significant departure risk in November through January, sometimes persisting until midday.
Summers are warm (22–30°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that cause brief but sharp delays. Spring is mild and damp. Autumn offers the best settled weather. FRA is a major hub. Weather delays cascade through Lufthansa's global network.
LIS–FRA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LIS to FRA
Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) and Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada, Azul, Air India, Ethiopian Airlines, Lufthansa and TAP Air Portugal. With 105 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
LIS to FRA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LIS to FRA ranges from 2 hours 51 minutes to 3 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,164 miles (1,873 km). There are approximately 105 weekly flights outbound and 100 return, totaling 205 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
87 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via TLS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Faro (FAO), Porto (OPO) and Seville (SVQ).