Travelling from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Juan Gualberto Gomez Airport (VRA): what you need to know
Varadero is four hours behind Lisbon and is in the UTC-4 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your LIS to VRA flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Flying during a peak month like June? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
World 2 Fly Portugal offers direct flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Juan Gualberto Gomez Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Varadero — and maybe even more of Cuba if you have time.
World 2 Fly Portugal is the top choice for travellers on this route.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Lisbon Portela Airport to Juan Gualberto Gomez Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between LIS and VRA:
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
Pearson International Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Juan Gualberto Gomez Airport (VRA)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Lisbon Portela Airport to Juan Gualberto Gomez Airport flight is C$682. A return plane ticket right now is C$996. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from LIS to VRA, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Juan Gualberto Gomez Airport is easier if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices across every month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
Of all flights leaving Lisbon Portela Airport, 64.1% arrive on time at their destination.
Lisbon Portela Airport is about 10 kilometres from central Lisbon. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Catching an early flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Juan Gualberto Gomez Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to LIS:
Arriving at Juan Gualberto Gomez Airport (VRA)
Consider staying at Villa Bahia Real after touching down from your Lisbon Portela Airport to Juan Gualberto Gomez Airport flight. It's only a short drive from VRA and a comfortable option if you're eager to catch some z's soon after landing.
Getting from Juan Gualberto Gomez Airport (VRA) to central Varadero
Juan Gualberto Gomez Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from the centre of Varadero. The drive time takes about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Juan Gualberto Gomez Airport (VRA)
March is the busiest month for flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Juan Gualberto Gomez Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Varadero in May.
Lock in your flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Juan Gualberto Gomez Airport for August if you want to go to Varadero during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LIS to VRA in January. Temperatures average between 17ºC (63ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) then.
Explore more of Cuba
Varadero has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Cuba waiting to be discovered. Around 121 kilometres west of Varadero, a trip to Havana will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Old Havana, Malecon and Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes.
Around 386 kilometres south-east of Varadero, Camaguey is another essential stop in Cuba. No visit is complete without checking out Iglesia de Nuestra Senora de la Merced, Plaza del Carmen and Museo Casa Natal de Carlos J. Finlay.