Compare flight prices from TAP Air Portugal, British Airways, easyJet and more. Direct flights from $40 round trip. The London to Lisbon flight takes 2h 40m direct.
| Route | London (LHR) → Lisbon (LIS) |
|---|---|
| Distance | 1,590 km (987 miles) |
| Flight time | 2h 40m |
| Direct flights | Yes |
| Prices from | $40 round trip |
| Best months to fly | Nov-Mar |
The London to Lisbon route is one of the most popular air corridors connecting LHR and LIS. With 5 airlines competing on this route, travelers can find competitive fares starting from $40 for a round trip. Direct flights take approximately 2h 40m, covering a distance of 1,590 km.
Average round-trip prices from London to Lisbon by month. Highlighted months typically offer the best deals.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $56 | $46 | $39 | $50 | $46 | $54 | $57 | $48 | $44 | $50 | $41 | $53 |
Prices are estimates based on historical data and may vary. Use the search widget above for current fares.
The following airlines operate direct flights on this route:
TAP Air Portugal offers the most frequencies and often competitive pricing. Budget carriers from Stansted/Gatwick go as low as £15 one-way off-peak. Portugal's mild winter makes this an excellent year-round destination.
For the best prices, we recommend comparing across multiple booking platforms:
Near London: LGW (Gatwick), STN (Stansted). Lower fares are sometimes available from these airports, especially on budget and regional carriers.
Once you've booked your flight from London to Lisbon:
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With 5 airlines competing on London–Lisbon, price wars work in your favor — particularly when low-cost carriers force full-service airlines to match base fares on the same corridor.
Seasonal swings on London–Lisbon can be dramatic: shoulder-season fares often run 25–40% below peak pricing. The monthly price table above shows exactly when the dips happen on this corridor.
On a short-haul route like this, 3–6 weeks out is the sweet spot for booking. Fares tend to be stable until about two weeks before departure, then spike sharply. Use Google Flights to scan departure dates, then verify pricing on Skyscanner and the widget above. Fare sources differ across platforms, so the best deal moves around.
For London–Lisbon, also check train or bus alternatives. On routes under 4 hours flying time, surface transport can be competitive on both price and total door-to-door time once you factor in airport procedures.
On a 2h 40m flight, the biggest differentiator between airlines is not the onboard product — it is punctuality. Check on-time performance records before choosing, especially if you have a tight connection or appointment.
Check visa and entry requirements for your destination well before booking. Some countries require advance e-visas that take days to process, and discovering this at the airport creates expensive problems.
After comparing fares from TAP Air Portugal, British Airways, easyJet and Ryanair, we found that price gaps between airlines on this route can exceed $200 for the same travel dates. The carrier with the lowest base fare is not always cheapest after adding baggage and seat selection — always compare the total cost at checkout.
You can get competitive fares if you track prices over 2–3 weeks before committing. Flight prices on this corridor follow predictable seasonal patterns, so timing your purchase around shoulder-season dates gives you the best balance of price and availability.
Search London to Lisbon fares using the widget above, which pulls live prices from Kiwi.com. For a second opinion, check Skyscanner's "whole month" view — it shows you the cheapest day to fly at a glance.
If the price you see today looks reasonable compared to the monthly averages in our table above, book it. Waiting for a further drop is a gamble that more often results in paying more, not less.
Flights from London to Lisbon start from $40 round trip. Prices vary by season — the cheapest months are typically Nov-Mar. Use the search widget above to compare current prices.
A direct flight from London (LHR) to Lisbon (LIS) takes approximately 2h 40m. The distance is 1,590 km (987 miles).
Airlines operating flights from London to Lisbon include TAP Air Portugal, British Airways, easyJet, Ryanair, Wizz Air.
The cheapest months to fly from London to Lisbon are Nov-Mar. Booking 6-8 weeks in advance and being flexible with travel dates will help you find the lowest fares.
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