Lisbon to London, Essex (LIS–STN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
LIS–STN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Ryanair and Ryanair UK lead the route. The flight covers 1,011 miles in approximately 2h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 76 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR Ryanair | 23 | 73H, 7M8 | 2h45 | – | – | – |
| RK Ryanair UK | 1 | 73H | 2h45 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach London, Essex from Lisbon
| Metric | LIS→STN | FAO→STN | OPO→STN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LIS | – | 138 mi | 172 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 24 | 29 | 23 |
| Flight time | 2h 45m | 2h 50m | 2h 25m |
Travel Essentials
LIS: WEST · STN: BST
When it's 6:00 PM in Lisbon, it's 6:00 PM in London, Essex.
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.
LIS–STN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LIS to STN
Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) and London Stansted Airport (STN) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair and Ryanair UK. With 24 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
LIS to STN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LIS to STN ranges from 2 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,011 miles (1,628 km). There are approximately 24 weekly flights outbound and 24 return, totaling 48 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
76 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via GVA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Faro (FAO), Porto (OPO) and Seville (SVQ).