Flying from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS): what you need to know
A direct flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport takes on average 4 hours 31 minutes. The timezone in Lisbon is UTC+0, which makes it 2 hours behind Athens.
Flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport start from 00:35 — the earliest with Aegean Airlines. The last departure is the 23:50 service with Aegean Airlines. Overall, there are 14 weekly services from ATH to LIS.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Aegean Airlines offers direct flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Lisbon — plus maybe even more of Portugal if your schedule allows.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To look at your options for flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between ATH and LIS include:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Geneve Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
To see if you need a visa to enter Portugal, contact your carrier and the local embassy or consulate. They'll give you the most up-to-date information, including other paperwork you may need after booking your cheap ticket from ATH to LIS.
How to find the cheapest flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
R 1,077 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport. A return flight starts from R 2,005. These prices may change based on demand.
Score cheap tickets from ATH to LIS by booking 4 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
December is the cheapest month for tickets from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport. If you need 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 Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The journey from central Athens to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport takes around 59 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 37 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a relaxed start to your travels? Stay near ATH. Whether you're taking an early flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
Book a hotel near LIS if you have a late flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport. Check in to one of these 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 central Lisbon. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is about 22 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 59 minutes.
When to fly to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
June is the most popular month for flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Lisbon in February.
Lock in your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport for August if you'd like to go to Lisbon during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 16ºC and 29ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ATH to LIS in January. Average temperatures are between 8ºC and 16ºC then.
More about Lisbon
Start your Lisbon trip right by finding a fantastic place to stay. After booking your flight from ATH to LIS, check out our range of hotel options including:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Torre de Belem Garden, Estrela At Lisbon - Tram 28 and Archaeological museum of Sao Jorge Castle are top attractions which should be on every Lisbon itinerary.
Complete your Lisbon trip with hotels and a car rental
We've got more party tricks up our sleeve than just comparing flights. Once you've secured your cheap ticket to Lisbon Portela Airport, explore our great car rental offers that'll give you the flexibility to travel around at your own pace. Next, have a look at our exclusive rates for hotels to find the ideal Lisbon stay.