Lisbon to London (LIS–LHR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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BA509+1
BA British
32N
7:10 AM
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QR5915cs
QR Qatar
32N
7:20 AM
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TP1356+11
TP TAP Air Portugal
32N
7:35 AM
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S48606cs
S4 Azores
32Q
7:35 AM
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AI7912cs
AI Air India
32N
7:35 AM
WEST T1
10:20 AM
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AD7331cs
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
32N
7:35 AM
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10:20 AM
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AC2711cs
AC Air Canada
32N
7:35 AM
WEST T1
10:20 AM
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SQ2778cs
SQ Singapore Airlines
32Q
7:35 AM
WEST T1
10:20 AM
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ET1743cs
ET Ethiopian
32Q
7:35 AM
WEST T1
10:20 AM
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AI7905+1
AI Air India
32Q
8:35 AM
WEST T1
11:25 AM
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MS9438cs
MS Egyptair
32Q
9:50 AM
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12:40 PM
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SQ2786cs
SQ Singapore Airlines
32Q
10:00 AM
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12:45 PM
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S48616cs
S4 Azores
32Q
10:00 AM
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AC2709cs
AC Air Canada
32Q
10:00 AM
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12:45 PM
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AD7327cs
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
32Q
10:00 AM
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AY5981cs
AY Finnair
32Q
11:00 AM
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1:50 PM
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CX7216cs
CX Cathay Pacific
32Q
11:00 AM
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1:50 PM
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TP1352+7
TP TAP Air Portugal
32Q
11:13 AM
WEST T1
1:46 PM
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2h 33m
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BA501+2
BA British
32N
11:35 AM
WEST T1
2:07 PM
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AD7235cs
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
32N
12:40 PM
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AC2697cs
AC Air Canada
32N
12:40 PM
WEST T1
3:30 PM
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TP1368+3
TP TAP Air Portugal
32N
12:50 PM
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3:35 PM
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AV2491cs
AV avianca
32N
12:50 PM
WEST T1
3:35 PM
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2h 45m
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CX7207cs
CX Cathay Pacific
32A
1:40 PM
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4:30 PM
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AD7460cs
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
32Q
3:00 PM
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5:45 PM
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2h 45m
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TP1350+4
TP TAP Air Portugal
32N
3:00 PM
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5:45 PM
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AV2493cs
AV avianca
32Q
3:00 PM
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SQ2776cs
SQ Singapore Airlines
32Q
3:00 PM
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S48250cs
S4 Azores
32Q
3:00 PM
WEST T1
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BA503+3
BA British
32N
3:15 PM
WEST T1
6:00 PM
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2h 45m
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TP1364+8
TP TAP Air Portugal
32N
4:05 PM
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6:50 PM
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AI7910cs
AI Air India
32Q
4:05 PM
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6:50 PM
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AV2481cs
AV avianca
32N
4:05 PM
WEST T1
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FI6422cs
FI Icelandair
32N
4:05 PM
WEST T1
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MS9548cs
MS Egyptair
32Q
4:05 PM
WEST T1
6:55 PM
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AD7335cs
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
32Q
4:05 PM
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S48614cs
S4 Azores
32N
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ET1741cs
ET Ethiopian
32N
4:05 PM
WEST T1
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SQ2774cs
SQ Singapore Airlines
32N
4:05 PM
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CX7208cs
CX Cathay Pacific
32Q
4:25 PM
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7:10 PM
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LA5504
LA LATAM Chile
32A
5:10 PM
WEST T1
7:55 PM
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BA505+3
BA British
32N
6:07 PM
WEST T1
8:43 PM
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B66269cs
B6 JetBlue
32Q
6:45 PM
WEST T1
9:30 PM
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AY5988cs
AY Finnair
32Q
6:45 PM
WEST T1
9:30 PM
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AA113
AA American
6:52 PM
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9:27 PM
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2h 35m
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BA507+3
BA British
32N
6:55 PM
WEST T1
9:40 PM
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2h 45m
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SQ2770cs
SQ Singapore Airlines
32N
7:15 PM
WEST T1
10:00 PM
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2h 45m
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S48048cs
S4 Azores
32N
7:15 PM
WEST T1
10:00 PM
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2h 45m
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AD7173cs
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
32N
7:15 PM
WEST T1
10:00 PM
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2h 45m
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SQ2796cs
SQ Singapore Airlines
32Q
8:10 PM
WEST T1
10:55 PM
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S48620cs
S4 Azores
32Q
8:10 PM
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10:55 PM
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AI7914cs
AI Air India
32N
8:10 PM
WEST T1
10:55 PM
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2h 45m
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TP1366+6
TP TAP Air Portugal
32N
8:10 PM
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10:55 PM
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2h 45m
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AC2708cs
AC Air Canada
32N
8:10 PM
WEST T1
10:55 PM
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2h 45m
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AD7174cs
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
32N
8:10 PM
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10:55 PM
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2h 45m
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TP1358+5
TP TAP Air Portugal
32N
8:20 PM
WEST T1
10:56 PM
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2h 36m
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UA6857cs
UA United
32Q
6:00 AM
BST T2
8:50 AM
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SQ2783cs
SQ Singapore Airlines
32N
6:00 AM
BST T2
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S48050cs
S4 Azores
32N
6:00 AM
BST T2
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AC2686cs
AC Air Canada
32N
6:00 AM
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TP1363+6
TP TAP Air Portugal
32N
6:00 AM
BST T2
8:45 AM
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AI7913cs
AI Air India
32N
6:00 AM
BST T2
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AD7232cs
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
32N
6:00 AM
BST T2
8:50 AM
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QR5902cs
QR Qatar
32A
7:15 AM
BST T5
10:05 AM
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CX7201cs
CX Cathay Pacific
32Q
7:20 AM
BST T5
10:05 AM
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BA500+2
BA British
319
7:20 AM
BST T5
10:05 AM
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S48609cs
S4 Azores
32N
8:00 AM
BST T2
10:50 AM
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ET1740cs
ET Ethiopian
32N
8:00 AM
BST T2
10:50 AM
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TP1351+6
TP TAP Air Portugal
32N
8:00 AM
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10:50 AM
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AC2712cs
AC Air Canada
32Q
8:00 AM
BST T2
10:50 AM
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SQ2787cs
SQ Singapore Airlines
32N
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AD7292cs
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
32Q
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CX7206cs
CX Cathay Pacific
32A
10:00 AM
BST T5
12:55 PM
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2h 55m
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ET1742cs
ET Ethiopian
32Q
11:20 AM
BST T2
2:10 PM
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2h 50m
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B66705cs
B6 JetBlue
32Q
11:20 AM
BST T2
2:10 PM
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MS9434cs
MS Egyptair
32N
11:20 AM
BST T2
2:10 PM
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AD7314cs
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
32N
11:20 AM
BST T2
2:10 PM
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SQ2771cs
SQ Singapore Airlines
32Q
11:20 AM
BST T2
2:10 PM
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AC2715cs
AC Air Canada
32N
11:20 AM
BST T2
2:10 PM
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TP1367+8
TP TAP Air Portugal
32N
11:20 AM
BST T2
2:10 PM
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AI7909cs
AI Air India
32N
11:20 AM
BST T2
2:10 PM
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S48625cs
S4 Azores
32Q
11:20 AM
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2:10 PM
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BA502+5
BA British
32N
11:35 AM
BST T5
2:30 PM
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2h 55m
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B66300cs
B6 JetBlue
32N
11:35 AM
BST T5
2:30 PM
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BA504+6
BA British
32N
12:40 PM
BST T5
3:35 PM
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2h 55m
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CX7203cs
CX Cathay Pacific
32Q
12:40 PM
BST T5
3:35 PM
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AY5984cs
AY Finnair
320
12:40 PM
BST T5
3:35 PM
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B66268cs
B6 JetBlue
32Q
12:45 PM
BST T5
3:40 PM
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FI6429cs
FI Icelandair
32Q
1:45 PM
BST T2
4:35 PM
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AI7911cs
AI Air India
32Q
1:45 PM
BST T2
4:35 PM
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AC2668cs
AC Air Canada
32Q
1:45 PM
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4:35 PM
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S48603cs
S4 Azores
32Q
1:45 PM
BST T2
4:35 PM
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TP1359+9
TP TAP Air Portugal
32N
1:45 PM
BST T2
4:35 PM
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B66724cs
B6 JetBlue
32N
1:45 PM
BST T2
4:35 PM
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SQ2779cs
SQ Singapore Airlines
32Q
1:45 PM
BST T2
4:35 PM
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AD7304cs
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
32Q
1:45 PM
BST T2
4:35 PM
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BA506+3
BA British
32N
3:10 PM
BST T5
6:10 PM
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AD7306cs
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
32N
4:30 PM
BST T2
7:15 PM
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TP1361+3
TP TAP Air Portugal
32N
4:35 PM
BST T2
7:25 PM
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MS9549cs
MS Egyptair
32N
4:35 PM
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MS9533cs
MS Egyptair
32N
6:30 PM
BST T2
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SQ2775cs
SQ Singapore Airlines
32N
6:45 PM
BST T2
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AV2484cs
AV avianca
32N
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AC2667cs
AC Air Canada
32N
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S48047cs
S4 Azores
32N
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BST T2
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TP1357+10
TP TAP Air Portugal
32Q
6:45 PM
BST T2
9:35 PM
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ET1727cs
ET Ethiopian
32N
6:45 PM
BST T2
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AD7298cs
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
32N
6:45 PM
BST T2
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AD7175cs
AD Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
32Q
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TP1369+4
TP TAP Air Portugal
32N
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AV2500cs
AV avianca
32N
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S4 Azores
32Q
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SQ2777cs
SQ Singapore Airlines
32N
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BA508
BA British
32N
8:25 PM
BST T5
11:15 PM
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Lisbon to London
3 carriers, 356 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 356 Flights/wk 972 mi 2h 32m nonstop 90 1-stop hubs

LIS–LHR is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. TAP Air Portugal, British Airways and LATAM Chile lead the route. The flight covers 972 miles in approximately 2h 32m. Beyond nonstop, 90 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LIS–LHR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TP TAP Air Portugal Also: AC, AD, AI, AV, B6, ET, FI, MS, S4, SQ 44 32N, 32Q 2h33-2h45 Star Alliance AC, AD, AI, AV, B6, ET, FI, MS, S4, SQ
BA British Airways Also: AA, AY, B6, CX, QR 31 32N 2h32-3h Oneworld AA, AY, B6, CX, QR
LA LATAM Chile 7 32A 2h45
Aircraft on this route
32A Airbus A320 – CX, LA
32N Airbus A320neo – AC, AD, AI, AV, BA, ET, FI, QR, S4, SQ, TP
32Q Airbus A321neo – AC, AD, AI, AV, AY, B6, CX, ET, MS, S4, SQ, TP
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: TP (44 flights/wk, 54%)
Oneworld: BA (31 flights/wk, 38%)
Unaffiliated: LA (7 flights/wk, 9%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LIS to LHR direction.
Mon
48
flights
Tue
50
flights
Wed
50
flights
Thu
55
flights
Fri
49
flights
Sat
51
flights
Sun
53
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
56
Nonstop flights
356
Outbound / wk
376
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LIS to LHR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
90
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~43h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
6,848
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.

Other ways to reach London from Lisbon

Nearby airports with service to London Heathrow Airport.
Metric LIS→LHR FAO→LHR SVQ→LHR
Distance from LIS 138 mi 200 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1 2
Weekly flights 356 18 14
Flight time 2h 32m 2h 35m 2h 15m
Airports within 200 miles of LIS with service to London Heathrow Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Lisbon, it's 6:00 PM in London.
Distance & Flight Time
972 mi / 1,564 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 32m to 3h 0m.
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.

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.

Getting from LHR

Heathrow Express runs every 15 minutes to Paddington (15 min, £25). Piccadilly line is slower (50–60 min) but £5.50 with Oyster. National Express coaches serve all terminals from Victoria (60–90 min, £6–10). Black cabs cost £50–90 to central London depending on traffic and time of day.

London Climate

Mild maritime climate. Summers average 18–23°C with long daylight hours. Winters are 2–7°C, rarely below freezing. Rain is frequent year-round but rarely heavy. Pack layers and a waterproof jacket regardless of season. Fog can disrupt flights November through February.

LIS–LHR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lisbon to London route.
Route details
Distance972 mi / 1,564 km
Flight time2h 32m to 3h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights356 out / 376 return
1-stop connections90 hubs
Origin: LIS
IATA / ICAOLIS / LPPT
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon
Passengers/yr35.0M
Elevation374 ft / 114 m
Destination: LHR
IATA / ICAOLHR / EGLL
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr83.9M
Elevation83 ft / 25 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LIS to LHR flights.
Nonstop flights from Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport to London Heathrow Airport take approximately 2h 32m to 3h. The route covers 972 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: British Airways, LATAM Chile and TAP Air Portugal. Plus 14 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 356 nonstop flights per week from LIS to LHR. The return direction has about 376 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CGN, IBZ, CMN, RIX, TFS, FAO, RAK, NAP, LGW, LYS, LUX, YHZ, CDG, BSL, BRU, VCE, TLS, CPH, VLC, FRA, EDI, BRS, DUB, GVA, MXP, AGP, AMS, MUC, MAD, MRS, MAN, OTP, DUS, PRG, LTN, ZRH, BCN, STN, STR, BEG, NCE, BLQ, ORY, DWC, HAM, SVQ, BER, ATH, ACC, ORD, KEF, OSL, SOF, PSA, TLV, PHL, VIE, IAD, MLA, FCO, BOG, CUN, HAJ, BOS, WAW, YYZ, LIN, BUD, GLA, BIO, HEL, PDL, MEX, IST, YUL, PMI, FLR, EWR, DXB, ARN, KRK, MIA, LAX, JFK, SFO, DOH, AUH, GRU, ICN and GIG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from LHR to LIS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include FAO and SVQ. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.
TAP Air Portugal and British Airways both operate nonstop LIS–LHR. TAP flies from Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) at its home base and arrives at LHR Terminal 5 or Terminal 3 depending on the season and codeshare arrangement. BA operates from LHR Terminal 5. At LIS, TAP uses its dedicated piers off the main terminal. Flight time is 2 hours 20 minutes northbound and 2 hours 10 minutes southbound. easyJet also serves LIS–LGW as an alternative gateway into the London area.
Transit rules at LHR depend on nationality and connecting flight details. Travelers from most EU and EEA countries transiting LHR to another non-UK destination in a single airside move generally do not need a UK visa under the Direct Airside Transit Visa (DATV) exemption, but some nationalities require a DATV even for transit. Post-Brexit, UK entry rules have changed: EU nationals need a valid passport to enter the UK, though not a visa for short visits. Always verify current UKBA requirements before travel, as rules change.
From LIS airport into Lisbon center: Metro Line Vermelha (Red Line) connects Aeroporto station to Alameda in 20 minutes; one transfer to the Green Line reaches Baixa-Chiado. Single fare is €1.65. Aerobus runs to Marquês de Pombal and Cais do Sodré. From LHR: the Elizabeth line (Crossrail) reaches Paddington in 32 minutes and central stations in 47–52 minutes; fare is £10.80–£12.80. The Heathrow Express to Paddington runs in 15 minutes at £25–£37.

Lisbon to Heathrow: Portugal's Main Transatlantic Gateway to London

LIS–LHR is TAP Air Portugal's primary UK route and one of its highest-revenue short-medium haul corridors. TAP operates Lisbon as its hub for North and South American routes, and LHR feeds connecting passengers into those transatlantic departures. British Airways runs the route in parallel from Terminal 5. The route handles substantial two-directional traffic: British and international travelers connecting through LIS to Brazil, Cape Verde, and Anglophone Africa on TAP, and Portuguese nationals traveling to London for work, study, and family visits. Block time is 2 hours 20 minutes. The corridor is among the 15 busiest routes between the UK and Southern Europe.

Post-Brexit Travel Context and Competition

Post-Brexit changes to UK entry rules have added a document-check layer for EU nationals at Heathrow that did not previously exist, affecting LIS–LHR passenger flow and processing times at immigration. UK ETA requirements for Portuguese nationals visiting the UK also began phasing in from 2024. easyJet provides a low-cost alternative via Gatwick, and Ryanair serves Lisbon from Stansted. For travelers whose destination is central London and who are not connecting onward, LGW or STN can be more convenient depending on accommodation location. LHR remains the connection point for most onward itineraries outside the UK.