Flying from Melbourne to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS): what you need to know
Melbourne's main base, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), is where many great vacations begin. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from Melbourne to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS).
Lisbon Portela Airport is located in Lisbon. The city operates in the UTC+0 timezone and is 11 hours behind Melbourne.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from Melbourne to LIS. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during high season in general.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your trip — and perhaps even visit a new city. When browsing flights from Melbourne to LIS leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Here are some popular options to consider:
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
MEL is approximately 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. To help work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This handy traveller tool will give you the quickest route and available public transport options.
Planning to catch an early flight from Melbourne to Lisbon Portela Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
About Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Melbourne to Lisbon Portela Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near LIS instead:
Getting from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to central Lisbon
Lisbon Portela Airport is approximately 10 kilometres from the centre of Lisbon. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is around 22 minutes.
It takes roughly 59 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
For a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Lisbon Portela Airport, C$683 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return flight starting from C$1,380. These are currently the lowest fares but may change based on availability.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find flight tickets from Melbourne to LIS if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
Getting flight tickets from Melbourne to Lisbon Portela Airport is easy if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across each month and land a great deal.
Set up a Price Alert for flight tickets from Melbourne to LIS. You don't need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped. We'll notify you when there's a change in price.
Use the filters to tailor your flights from Melbourne to Lisbon Portela Airport. Enter your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
June is the most popular month for flights from Melbourne to Lisbon Portela Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Lisbon in February when it's quieter.
Think about the kind of weather that'll suit your plans for Lisbon. August is known as the warmest month. Lock in your flights from Melbourne to LIS sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 16ºC and 29ºC.
Visit in January if you want cooler conditions. Average temperatures range between 8ºC and 16ºC. However, this destination delivers on a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Melbourne to Lisbon Portela Airport.
More about Lisbon
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Lisbon right here. Browse these options after you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Lisbon Portela Airport:
Torre de Belem Garden and Estrela At Lisbon - Tram 28 are just two of the major attractions to put on your Lisbon travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Archaeological museum of Sao Jorge Castle.
Complete your Lisbon trip with a car rental
We use the same magic that helped you find your cheap flight from Melbourne to Lisbon Portela Airport to track down your perfect ride. Check out our car rentals in Lisbon and compare offers in one place. Plus we give you all the info you need to know, from the most popular rental company to the best time to book.
