Travelling from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Mexico City: what you need to know
Mexico City is 6 hours behind Lisbon, where Lisbon Portela Airport is located. Mexico City operates on the UTC-6 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from LIS to Mexico City. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as June, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during high season in general.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a travel break — and possibly even tour another city. When browsing flights from LIS to Mexico City, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
If you have a passport from Portugal and are travelling to Mexico for tourism purposes, you won't need a visa. However, entry and visa requirements may vary based on the reason for your trip and can be subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, contact your destination's nearest embassy or consulate before reserving a cheap ticket from Lisbon Portela Airport to Mexico City.
Located around 10 kilometres from central Lisbon, LIS can be reached in approximately 22 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey by public transport takes roughly 59 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your travels? Stay near LIS. Whether you're catching an early flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Mexico City or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
How to find the cheapest flights from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Mexico City
R 6,382 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Lisbon Portela Airport to Mexico City. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 12,479. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from LIS to Mexico City if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
Finding cheap tickets from Lisbon Portela Airport to Mexico City is more likely if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across each month and bag a great deal.
Create a Price Alert for cheap tickets from LIS to Mexico City. You don't need to look every day to find out if fares have dropped. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes.
Make the most of the filters to find your ideal journey. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Mexico City, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to the centre of Mexico City takes around 24 minutes by car. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
It takes around 57 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
Reserve a hotel close to MEX if you're taking a late flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Mexico City. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
Central Mexico City is located around 40 kilometres from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU). After your flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Mexico City has hit the runway and you've made your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 55 minutes.
The journey will take roughly 1 hour and 46 minutes on public transport.
Unpack your bag and relax not long after your flight from LIS to Mexico City at Villa Granada. This comfy accommodation option is an easy drive from NLU.
Best time to go to Mexico City
July is the most popular month to hop on a flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Mexico City while April is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Mexico City, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
Before locking in your flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Mexico City, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. April is the warmest month in Mexico City, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC to 28ºC.
Search for cheap flights from LIS to Mexico City in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 6ºC and 23ºC on average.
More about Mexico City
Once you've booked your flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Mexico City, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Mexico City:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Zocalo, Chapultepec Park and National Museum of Anthropology are highlights which should be on any good Mexico City itinerary.
Complete your Mexico City trip with a car rental
Pick one of our car rentals in Mexico City and explore the city in your own time. Easily compare companies in one place to find the perfect ride once you've booked your hotel and cheap flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Mexico City.
