Travelling from Houston to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS): What you need to know
Put your holiday plans into action by considering where you'll board your flight from Houston to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS). George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) are the two main airports in Houston.
Lisbon is five hours ahead of Houston. Lisbon Portela Airport is located in Lisbon, which is in the UTC+0 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your flight from Houston to LIS.
If you're travelling during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. Arrive two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in Houston
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling and perhaps even tour another city. When searching for cheap flights from Houston to LIS departing from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Logan International Airport (BOS)
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Located around 27 kilometres from central Houston, IAH can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 50 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your journey? Stay near George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Houston to Lisbon Portela Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are just what you're after:
Of all flights departing from George Bush Intercontinental Airport, 78.42% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
IAH is located at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
Schedule a stopover during your journey at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL). It's a key transfer point for flights from Houston to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) leaving William P. Hobby Airport.
You can arrive at HOU from central Houston in approximately 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to cover the 19 kilometres or so.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your Houston to LIS flight, stay in one of these hotels close to William P. Hobby Airport:
The majority of flights that depart William P. Hobby Airport touch down at their destination as expected. It maintains a high on-time performance rate of 81.06%.
HOU is located at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
About Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
Consider staying in a hotel near LIS if you're catching a late flight from Houston to Lisbon Portela Airport. Check in to one of these options and be under the covers in no time flat:
Follow your own route with a Lisbon Portela Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Klass Wagen, Goldcar or OK Mobility and find adventure across Lisbon and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your ride around two weeks ahead of your Houston to Lisbon Portela Airport flight.
Getting from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to central Lisbon
Lisbon Portela Airport is about 6 kilometres from central Lisbon. The time it takes to get there by car hire or cab will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.
It takes around 1 hour if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Houston to Lisbon Portela Airport is ₹ 26,188. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ₹ 50,081. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
To find cheap flights from Houston to LIS, book early. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when tickets are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest Houston to Lisbon Portela Airport tickets across the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
You don't need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you when a better deal is available on flight tickets from Houston to LIS.
Lock in a cheap flight from Houston to Lisbon Portela Airport by using the search filters. Select your ideal duration, departure time and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Houston to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
Picture the kind of break you want when deciding the best time to fly. February is the quietest month to go to Lisbon. June is when most people book flights from Houston to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS), which may be ideal if you're chasing more excitement.
Before locking in your Houston to LIS flight ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Lisbon, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC to 29ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Houston to Lisbon Portela Airport in January when temperatures are between 8ºC and 16ºC.
More about Lisbon
Start your Lisbon trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Houston to Lisbon Portela Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Belém, Pasteis de Belém and Real Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Belém are highlights which should feature on any good Lisbon itinerary.
Explore more of Portugal
Porto is just one of the many cities in Portugal waiting to be explored after you've experienced Lisbon. Around 274 kilometres away to the north, well-known attractions include Ribeira District, Rio Douro and Livraria Lello.
Coimbra is another essential stop in Portugal and is around 177 kilometres north of Lisbon. No journey is complete without a visit to Biblioteca Joanina, Old Cathedral of Coimbra (Se Velha de Coimbra) and Mesquita de Coimbra.
