Lisbon to Manchester, Greater Manchester (LIS–MAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
No flights match your filters.
No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
LIS–MAN is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. TAP Air Portugal, easyJet and Ryanair lead the route. The flight covers 1,058 miles in approximately 2h 44m. Beyond nonstop, 86 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TP TAP Air Portugal Also: FI, S4 | 10 | 320, E95 | 2h55-3h | – | Star Alliance | FI, S4 |
| U2 easyJet | 8 | 320 | 2h44-2h55 | – | – | – |
| FR Ryanair | 5 | 73H, 7M8 | 2h50 | – | – | – |
| RK Ryanair UK | 3 | 73H | 2h55 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Manchester, Greater Manchester from Lisbon
| Metric | LIS→MAN | FAO→MAN | OPO→MAN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LIS | – | 138 mi | 172 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 40 | 33 | 13 |
| Flight time | 2h 44m | 2h 37m | 2h 25m |
Travel Essentials
LIS: WEST · MAN: BST
When it's 6:00 PM in Lisbon, it's 6:00 PM in Manchester, Greater Manchester.
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.
Rail from Manchester Airport station (between Terminals 1/2 and 3, connected by free shuttle bus) to Manchester Piccadilly takes 20 minutes (£4.80 off-peak). Metrolink tram is slower (55 min) but cheaper and connects to suburbs not served by rail. Long-distance trains depart directly from the airport station to Liverpool (55 min), Leeds (80 min), and other northern cities.Taxis from arrivals cost £25–40 to the city centre; Uber operates from a designated zone. The Skylink bus connects all three terminals. Rental car desks are in the terminal buildings.
Temperate maritime climate. Among the wettest of any major UK airport. Rain is possible in any month. Manchester averages over 200 rainy days per year. Winters (November–February) are cool and grey at 3–9°C, with occasional fog delaying operations and infrequent but disruptive snow. Summers are mild at 18–24°C with unpredictable showers.
Wind from the west and southwest is the most common operational disruption. Rare but severe winter ice events can cause significant delays. Pack waterproofs year-round. A warm layer is useful even in August.
LIS–MAN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LIS to MAN
Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) and Manchester Airport (MAN) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair, Ryanair UK, TAP Air Portugal and easyJet. With 40 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
LIS to MAN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LIS to MAN ranges from 2 hours 44 minutes to 3 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,058 miles (1,702 km). There are approximately 40 weekly flights outbound and 41 return, totaling 81 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
86 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via MPL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Faro (FAO), Porto (OPO) and Seville (SVQ).