Lisbon to London (LIS–LHR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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–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 45m. 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: AC, AD, AI, AV, B6, ET, FI, MS, S4, SQ, TG | 44 | 32N, 32Q | 2h40-2h45 | – | Star Alliance | AC, AD, AI, AV, B6, ET, FI, MS, S4, SQ, TG |
| BA British Airways Also: AA, AY, B6, CX, JL, QR | 31 | 32N, 32Q | 2h33-3h | – | Oneworld | AA, AY, B6, CX, JL, QR |
| LA LATAM Chile | 7 | 32A | 2h45 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach London from Lisbon
| Metric | LIS→LHR | FAO→LHR | SVQ→LHR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LIS | – | 138 mi | 200 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 371 | 18 | 14 |
| Flight time | 2h 45m | 2h 40m | 2h 55m |
Travel Essentials
LIS: WEST · LHR: BST
When it's 6:00 PM in Lisbon, it's 6:00 PM in London.
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.
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.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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.