Travelling from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Bristol Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 35 minutes.
Bristol and Lisbon are both in the UTC+0 timezone. That means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Take your pick of eight weekly Bristol Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport flights. The 07:00 departure with easyJet is the earliest flight you can take. EasyJet operates the last service of the day at 21:05.
Your BRS to LIS flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
EasyJet offers direct flights from Bristol Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Lisbon — and maybe even more of Portugal if time allows.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is easyJet.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bristol Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between BRS and LIS:
Bilbao Airport
Bordeaux Airport
Nantes Atlantique Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
R 672 is currently the best price for a one-way Bristol Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport flight. Return flights start at R 1,691. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from BRS to LIS if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
The cheapest month for flights from Bristol Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from BRS to LIS is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as fares go down.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Bristol Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport.
Handy information about Bristol Airport (BRS)
69.8% of flights taking off from Bristol Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Bristol Airport is about 16 kilometres from central Bristol. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near BRS. Whether you've booked an early flight from Bristol Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Bristol Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near LIS instead:
Pick up a Lisbon Portela Airport rental car and discover Lisbon and beyond with your own wheels. Klass Wagen, Goldcar and OK Mobility are well-known companies to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Lisbon Portela Airport around two weeks in advance.
Getting from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to central Lisbon
Lisbon Portela Airport to the centre of Lisbon has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Bristol Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport. June is the most popular month to visit Lisbon. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in January.
When reserving your flight from Bristol Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Lisbon, with the temperature ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BRS to LIS in January. Average temperatures are between 8ºC (46ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of Portugal
Porto is just one of the many places in Portugal waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Lisbon. Around 274 kilometres away to the north, popular attractions include Livraria Lello, Ribeira District and The Douro River.
If there's time to check out another major stop in Portugal, head for Amadora, roughly 8 kilometres north-west of Lisbon. Jardim Porta do Viveiro Alfragide, Jardim Caracol do Victor Alfragide and Jardim e estatua Eduardo Jorge are the start of reasons to visit.