Traveling from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS): what you need to know
A direct flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport takes an average of 7 hours 17 minutes. The timezone in Lisbon is UTC+0, making it 4 hours ahead of Washington DC.
Take your pick of 22 weekly flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport. The 09:15 departure with TAP Portugal is the earliest flight available from IAD to LIS. TAP Portugal operates the latest service of the day at 23:30 if you're not into early starts.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Getting to Lisbon (and exploring more of Portugal!) is a breeze with United Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport.
If you want to break up your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport, add a stopover to your trip. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to find a city that interests you. Popular stopovers on the IAD - LIS route are:
Newark Liberty International Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
Mohamed V International Airport
Remember, you might need a visa to enter Portugal. Visa regulations can differ and travel documentation requirements frequently change. Before booking your cheap ticket from IAD to LIS, check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for up-to-date information.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
C$448 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Washington Dulles International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport. Return flights start from C$928. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
Book 3 months before traveling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap flight tickets from IAD to LIS.
November is the cheapest month for flight tickets from Washington Dulles International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
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Handy information about Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Washington Dulles International Airport is about 56 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the center, it'll take 51 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be approximately 3 hours and 26 minutes.
After an easy way to start to your journey? Stay near IAD. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
Reserve a hotel near LIS if you have a late flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to central Lisbon
Lisbon Portela Airport is approximately 10 kilometres from the center of Lisbon. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 22 minutes.
It takes roughly 59 minutes if you're traveling by public transport.
When to fly to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport. June is the most popular month to visit Lisbon. If you want a more peaceful vibe, go in February.
When reserving your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Lisbon, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC to 29ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 8ºC and 16ºC. Search for cheap flight tickets from IAD to LIS sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Lisbon
As soon as you've booked your flights from IAD to LIS, you'll need to find somewhere to stay in Lisbon. Make one of these options your base for exploring this top destination:
Torre de Belem Garden and Estrela At Lisbon - Tram 28 are just the start of the popular attractions to add to your Lisbon must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Archaeological museum of Sao Jorge Castle.
Complete your Lisbon trip with hotels and a car rental
You've got your cheap ticket to Lisbon Portela Airport — next up is finding a place to stay, and perhaps even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Lisbon.