Travelling from Bucharest to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS): What you need to know
Planning your holiday begins with working out where you'll fly out of in Bucharest. Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) is the city's main base, so explore your options for booking a flight from Bucharest to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) jetting off from here.
Around 4 hours 45 minutes is how long you'll be in the air on a direct Bucharest to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport flight.
The timezone in Lisbon is UTC+0, which is two hours behind Bucharest. Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport is located in Lisbon.
The most popular route is from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS). You can choose from 4 direct services each week. Wizz Air Malta operates a 1pm departure between OTP and LIS.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from Bucharest to LIS. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a popular month like July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
You can hop on a direct flight from Bucharest to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) out of Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP).
Wizz Air Malta is a popular airline that offers direct flights from Bucharest to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport departing from OTP.
The majority of travellers prefer to book seats with Wizz Air Malta between OTP and LIS.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and possibly even explore another city. When browsing cheap flights from Bucharest to LIS departing from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Top options include:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI)
Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP)
Travelling from central Bucharest to OTP takes around 35 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a taxi, you'll cover the 16 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Bucharest to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by choosing one of these stays near Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport:
78% of flights that take off from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Baneasa Airport (BBU)
BBU is about 8 kilometres from central Bucharest. Plan ahead to find the fastest way to arrive at your terminal.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Bucharest to LIS flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Baneasa Airport:
Flights from Baneasa Airport are known for their punctuality, with 82% of them touching down on schedule.
About Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Bucharest to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near LIS instead:
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Bucharest to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport flight.
Getting from Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) to central Lisbon
Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport is around 6 kilometres from central Lisbon. The time it takes to get there in a taxi or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS)
₹ 5,283 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Bucharest to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport. A return flight starts from ₹ 11,444. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Bucharest to LIS. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
If you have some flexibility with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when searching for your Bucharest to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport ticket.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Bucharest to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport.
The best time to fly from Bucharest to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS)
Think about the pace you're looking for when deciding the best time to fly. January is the quietest month to go to Lisbon. August is when most people book flights from Bucharest to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.
The warmest month in Lisbon is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC and 29ºC. Lock in your Bucharest to LIS plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from Bucharest to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 8ºC and 16ºC.
More about Lisbon
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Lisbon right here. Check out these hotels once you've booked your flight from Bucharest to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Pasteis de Belém, belém and Real Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Belém are must-visits when exploring Lisbon.
Explore more of Portugal
Lisbon is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Portugal waiting to be explored. Around 274 kilometres north of Lisbon, a trip to Porto will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Ribeira District, Rio Douro and Livraria Lello.
Coimbra is another standout destination in Portugal and is around 177 kilometres north of Lisbon. No journey is complete without seeing Biblioteca Joanina, Old Cathedral of Coimbra (Se Velha de Coimbra) and Paço das Escolas.