Travelling from Dubai to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS): What you need to know
Dubai is home to two main airports where you can kick off your trip. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Dubai to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) leaving from Dubai Airport (DXB) or Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC).
8 hours 25 minutes is the average journey time for a direct Dubai to Lisbon Portela Airport flight.
Lisbon Portela Airport is located in Lisbon. The city runs on the UTC+0 timezone and is four hours behind Dubai.
With 14 direct flights a week between the two airports, Dubai Airport (DXB) to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) is the most popular route. Emirates operates the earliest flight at 7:25am. If you're eager to make the most of your day before leaving, the latest flight from DXB to LIS is with Emirates at 2:30pm.
Your flight from Dubai to LIS won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Heading off during a peak period like school or public holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Dubai Airport (DXB) provides a hassle-free way to reach your destination. Nonstop flights from Dubai to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) can be booked from this terminal.
When leaving from DXB, you can take a direct flight from Dubai to Lisbon Portela Airport with Emirates.
The majority of passengers choose to book seats with Emirates between DXB and LIS.
With a reliable 86.07% of services landing on schedule, Emirates leads the way in punctuality on this route.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and perhaps even explore another city. When browsing cheap flights from Dubai to LIS leaving from Dubai Airport (DXB), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Popular options include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
DXB is about 14 kilometres from central Dubai. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 50 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Dubai Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Dubai to Lisbon Portela Airport, these accommodation options will put you a quick hop from check-in:
74.31% of flights that leave from Dubai Airport land at their destination on time.
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
Knock a new city off your list or just take a moment to reset with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Dubai to Lisbon Portela Airport, browse these options when departing from Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
Luxembourg Airport (LUX)
You can arrive at DWC from central Dubai in approximately 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey on public transport takes roughly 2 hours 5 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Dubai to LIS flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport:
56.64% of flights leaving Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
About Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Dubai to Lisbon Portela Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near LIS:
Explore without limits with a Lisbon Portela Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Klass Wagen, Goldcar or OK Mobility and discover more of Lisbon and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride around two weeks ahead of your Dubai to Lisbon Portela Airport flight.
Getting from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to central Lisbon
The centre of Lisbon is around 6 kilometres from Lisbon Portela Airport. Travel times by cab or car hire will vary depending on traffic conditions and time of day, so do a little research before your trip.
It typically takes 1 hour when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
₹ 13,928 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Dubai to Lisbon Portela Airport. Return flights start from ₹ 31,955. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
To snag cheap flights from Dubai to LIS, book your ticket one month ahead of your planned departure.
The best month for scoring cheap Dubai to Lisbon Portela Airport tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates that offer the lowest fares.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on flight tickets from Dubai to LIS.
Find the best deal on a flight from Dubai to Lisbon Portela Airport with the help of the filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best.'
The best time to fly from Dubai to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
June is when most people book flights from Dubai to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS). Visit Lisbon in February if you'd rather avoid peak season.
Lock in a Dubai to LIS flight ticket departing in August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Lisbon to range from 16ºC to 29ºC.
January sees temperatures of between 8ºC and 16ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Dubai to Lisbon Portela Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Lisbon
After booking your flight from Dubai to Lisbon Portela Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these options your base for exploring Lisbon:
Your Lisbon visit should come with a bit of sightseeing. Leading attractions that are worth your time include belém, Pasteis de Belém and Real Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Belém.
Explore more of Portugal
Porto is just one of the many cities in Portugal waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Lisbon. Around 274 kilometres away to the north, its best attractions include Ribeira District, Rio Douro and Livraria Lello.
Around 177 kilometres north of Lisbon, Coimbra is another favourite stop in Portugal. No visit is complete without checking out Biblioteca Joanina, Old Cathedral of Coimbra (Se Velha de Coimbra) and Mesquita de Coimbra.
