London, Essex to Lisbon (STN–LIS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
STN–LIS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ryanair leads the route. The flight covers 1,011 miles in approximately 2h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 64 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR Ryanair | 26 | 73H, 7M8 | 2h50 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Lisbon from London, Essex
| Metric | STN→LIS | LTN→LIS | LHR→LIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from STN | – | 26 mi | 41 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 11 |
| Weekly flights | 26 | 14 | 263 |
| Flight time | 2h 50m | 2h 50m | 2h 45m |
Travel Essentials
STN: GMT · LIS: WET
When it's 6:00 PM in London, Essex, it's 6:00 PM in Lisbon.
British passport holders enter Portugal (and the entire Schengen Area) visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day rolling period. No fee, no advance application. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure date with at least two blank pages. UK passports are stamped on entry and exit since Brexit.
No supporting documents are mandatory, but border officers can request proof of accommodation, return travel, and sufficient funds (Portugal suggests EUR 75 per day or EUR 40 per day plus confirmed accommodation). The 90-day limit is shared across all 29 Schengen states. ETIAS pre-travel authorization (EUR 7, valid 3 years) is expected to become mandatory in late 2026.
Direct flights from London to Lisbon run about 2 hours 40 minutes, to Faro about 2 hours 50 minutes. Portugal uses the euro. No vaccination requirements for UK arrivals. Post-Brexit, UK nationals use non-EU passport lanes at Portuguese airports. A UK driving license is valid for short visits. The Algarve and Madeira are popular UK corridors with high frequency from multiple London airports plus regional departures from Manchester, Birmingham, and Edinburgh.
Metro Red Line directly from the airport station to central Lisbon in 20–25 minutes (€1.85 single). Most central destinations (Rossio, Baixa-Chiado, Oriente) are reachable within 30 minutes total. Operating hours 6:30am to 1am.Taxis cost €10–15 to the city centre. Uber and Bolt are cheaper still at €8–12. AeroBus to Marquês de Pombal costs €4. The airport is just 7km from the city centre; ground transport is fast by European standards.
Mediterranean climate. Summers are hot and sunny (28–35°C) with almost no rain. July and August rarely see any precipitation and offer the most reliable flying weather in Europe. Winters are mild and rainy (8–15°C), with the wettest months December through February.
Flight disruptions are uncommon. Atlantic coastal fog can affect early morning visibility in autumn (October–November). Wind off the Atlantic is persistent year-round and can affect smaller aircraft but rarely disrupts scheduled service.
STN–LIS Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from STN to LIS
London Stansted Airport (STN) and Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair. With 26 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
STN to LIS Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from STN to LIS ranges from 2 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,011 miles (1,628 km). There are approximately 26 weekly flights outbound and 29 return, totaling 55 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
64 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via ALG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Luton, Luton (LTN), London (LHR) and London (LGW).