Travelling from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Bucharest: what you need to know
Around 4 hours 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Bucharest.
The timezone in Bucharest is UTC+2. The city is 2 hours ahead of Lisbon, where Lisbon Portela Airport is located.
Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) is the most popular route, with 4 weekly departures to pick from. If you have things to do before heading off, the last flight from LIS to OTP is with Wizz Air Malta at 20:45. Choose the first departure operated by Wizz Air Malta at 17:30 if you want to fly out earlier.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your flight from LIS to Bucharest.
During popular months like June, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
You can book a nonstop flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Bucharest. Start your journey at LIS and end it at Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP).
Book your ticket with Wizz Air Malta. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Bucharest.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip — and possibly even visit a new city. When browsing flights from LIS to Bucharest, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Luxembourg Airport (LUX)
Pisa International Airport (PSA)
You can visit Romania for tourism purposes without a visa if you hold a passport from Portugal. But before booking your flight tickets from Lisbon Portela Airport to Bucharest, double-check for the newest rules and regulations. Visa rules are subject to change, and you may require some travel documents if your trip is for work or another reason.
Located around 10 kilometres from the centre of Lisbon, LIS can be reached in approximately 22 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey by public transport will take roughly 59 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your travels? Stay near LIS. Whether you have an early flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Bucharest or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
How to find the cheapest flights from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Bucharest
C$73 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Lisbon Portela Airport to Bucharest. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$162. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares may change.
To snag cheap tickets from LIS to Bucharest, reserve your journey 5 months before the departure date.
January is the cheapest month for tickets from Lisbon Portela Airport to Bucharest. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
Locking in a cheap ticket from LIS to Bucharest is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as the price has dropped.
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Airports in Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to central Bucharest takes about 34 minutes by car. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
It typically takes 1 hour and 36 minutes to get there using public transport.
Book a hotel near OTP if you're catching a late flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Bucharest. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Best time to go to Bucharest
July is the busiest month for flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Bucharest. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Bucharest in April when things are quieter.
The warmest month in Bucharest is August, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Bucharest in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between -9ºC and 8ºC. Look for cheap flights from LIS to Bucharest around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Bucharest
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Bucharest right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Bucharest:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Old Town, Herastrau Park and Romanian Athenaeum (Ateneul Roman) are top attractions which should be on every Bucharest itinerary.
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