Lisbon to Natal (LIS–NAT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
TP7
TP TAP Air Portugal
32Q
12:35 PM
WET T1
5:15 PM
-03
7h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY4381
AY Finnair
32Q
5:05 PM
WET T1
9:45 PM
-03
7h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TP9
TP TAP Air Portugal
32Q
5:15 PM
WET T1
9:55 PM
-03
7h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AD7102
AD Azul
32Q
5:15 PM
WET T1
9:55 PM
-03
7h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EY2783
EY Etihad
32Q
5:15 PM
WET T1
9:55 PM
-03
7h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK4818
EK Emirates
32Q
5:15 PM
WET T1
9:55 PM
-03
7h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TP6
TP TAP Air Portugal
32Q
10:50 PM
-03
9:05 AM+1
WET
7h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TP10
TP TAP Air Portugal
32Q
11:25 PM
-03
9:40 AM+1
WET
7h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Lisbon to Natal
5 carriers, 22 flights/week nonstop.
5 Airlines 22 Flights/wk 3,506 mi 7h 40m nonstop -3h behind 8 1-stop hubs

LIS–NAT is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. TAP Air Portugal, Azul and Emirates lead the route. The flight covers 3,506 miles in approximately 7h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 8 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LIS–NAT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TP TAP Air Portugal 7 32Q 7h40 Star Alliance
AD Azul 4 32Q 7h40
EK Emirates 4 32Q 7h40
EY Etihad Airways 4 32Q 7h40
AY Finnair 3 32Q 7h40 Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
32Q Airbus A321neo – AD, AY, EK, EY, TP
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: AD + EK + EY (12 flights/wk, 55%)
Star Alliance: TP (7 flights/wk, 32%)
Oneworld: AY (3 flights/wk, 14%)
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 NAT direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
4
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
5
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
22
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LIS to NAT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~20h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
162
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Natal is 3 hours behind Lisbon.
LIS: WET · NAT: -03

When it's 6:00 PM in Lisbon, it's 3:00 PM in Natal.
Distance & Flight Time
3,506 mi / 5,643 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 7h 40m.
Visa & Entry

Portuguese passport holders enter Brazil visa-free for up to 90 days, extendable once for another 90 days (180 days total per year). No fee, no advance application. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. At Guarulhos (GRU), Galeao (GIG), or any Brazilian airport, you receive a stamp. Portugal and Brazil share a special bilateral relationship under the Treaty of Friendship, which also lets Portuguese citizens apply for permanent residency and equal rights (Estatuto de Igualdade) without a visa.

The shared language (with accent and vocabulary differences) makes Brazil the most accessible long-haul destination for Portuguese travelers. To extend your stay beyond 90 days, visit a Policia Federal office at least 15 days before your initial 90 days expire. The extension fee is BRL 200 (about EUR 35). Overstaying triggers a fine of BRL 100 per day (up to BRL 10,000) payable at departure.

Direct flights from Lisbon to Sao Paulo Guarulhos run about 9 hours 30 minutes on TAP and LATAM. TAP also flies direct from Lisbon to Rio de Janeiro (10 hours), Belo Horizonte, Recife, Natal, Fortaleza, Salvador, and Brasilia. Porto has seasonal direct service to Brazil. Brazil uses the Brazilian real (BRL), trading at roughly 5.70 BRL per EUR 1. ATMs (Banco do Brasil, Bradesco, Itau) dispense reais. Card payments work in cities. No mandatory vaccinations for entry, but yellow fever vaccination is required for visiting the Amazon region, Pantanal, or Mato Grosso.

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.

LIS–NAT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lisbon to Natal route.
Route details
Distance3,506 mi / 5,643 km
Flight time7h 40m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)5
Weekly flights22 out / 7 return
1-stop connections8 hubs
Origin: LIS
IATA / ICAOLIS / LPPT
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon
Passengers/yr35.0M
Elevation374 ft / 114 m
Destination: NAT
IATA / ICAONAT / SBSG
TimezoneAmerica/Recife
Elevation273 ft / 83 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LIS to NAT flights.
Nonstop flights from Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport to Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport take approximately 7h 40m. The route covers 3,506 miles.
5 airlines operate nonstop service: Azul, Finnair, Emirates, Etihad Airways and TAP Air Portugal.
There are approximately 22 nonstop flights per week from LIS to NAT. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through REC, FOR, GIG, SSA, GRU, CNF, BSB and VCP. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Natal is 3 hours behind Lisbon.
Yes, return flights from NAT to LIS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from LIS to NAT

Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) and Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport (NAT) are connected by nonstop service from Azul, Finnair, Emirates, Etihad Airways and TAP Air Portugal. With 22 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

LIS to NAT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LIS to NAT ranges from 7 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,506 miles (5,643 km). There are approximately 22 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 29 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

8 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 20 hours via REC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.