Travelling from Colombo to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS): what you need to know
Colombo's main base, Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), is where countless awesome vacations begin. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from Colombo to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS).
Lisbon Portela Airport is located in Lisbon. The city operates in the UTC+0 timezone and is 5 hours 30 minutes behind Colombo.
To ensure you catch your flight from Colombo to LIS, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like August. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international journeys. After checking in, you can use any extra time to finalize your plans or simply relax.
Airports in Colombo
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from Colombo to LIS. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB). Take a pause at one of these airports:
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
CMB is approximately 32 kilometres from central Colombo. To help you work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This essential traveller tool will show you the fastest route and available public transport options.
Catching an early flight from Colombo to Lisbon Portela Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to Bandaranaike International Airport:
About Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Colombo to Lisbon Portela Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near LIS:
Getting from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to central Lisbon
Lisbon Portela Airport is approximately 10 kilometres from central Lisbon. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 22 minutes.
It takes roughly 59 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
C$491 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Colombo to Lisbon Portela Airport. Return flights start from C$1,087. Prices are subject to change based on availability and may vary at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find flight tickets from Colombo to LIS if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
Getting flight tickets from Colombo to Lisbon Portela Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your dates. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices across each month and bag a great deal.
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The best time to fly from Colombo to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
June is the busiest month for flights from Colombo to Lisbon Portela Airport. To escape the crowds, head for Lisbon in February when things are quieter.
Book your flight from Colombo to LIS for August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Lisbon to range from 16ºC to 29ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 8ºC and 16ºC. Search for cheap flights from Colombo to Lisbon Portela Airport sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Lisbon
Once you've booked your flight from Colombo to Lisbon Portela Airport, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Lisbon:
One of the best ways to experience Lisbon is to explore its leading attractions. Some highlights include Torre de Belem Garden, Estrela At Lisbon - Tram 28 and Archaeological museum of Sao Jorge Castle.
Complete your Lisbon trip with a car rental
Grab the keys to one of our car rentals in Lisbon and see the city at your own pace. Easily compare rates from trusted rental companies in one go after booking your hotel and cheap flights from Colombo to Lisbon Portela Airport.