Travelling from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS): what you need to know
Lisbon is 11 hours behind Sydney and observes the UTC+0 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to catch your SYD to LIS flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between SYD and LIS include:
Dubai Airport
Abu Dhabi International Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
₹ 35,331 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport flight. Return flights start at ₹ 83,510. These prices may change depending on availability.
To score cheap tickets from SYD to LIS, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across every month and land a great deal.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from SYD to LIS by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport.
Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
69.62% of flights that leave from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport land at their destination on schedule.
To get to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport from central Sydney, it takes about 20 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 25 minutes.
Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near SYD. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
Reserve a hotel near LIS if you're taking a late Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with a Lisbon Portela Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Klass Wagen, Goldcar or OK Mobility and see more of Lisbon and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Lisbon Portela Airport around two weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to central Lisbon
From Lisbon Portela Airport, Lisbon is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes around 1 hour.
When to fly to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
June is the most popular month for flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Lisbon in January.
The warmest month in Lisbon is August, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC and 29ºC. Lock in your flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SYD to LIS in January. Average temperatures are between 8ºC and 16ºC then.
Explore more of Portugal
Lisbon is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Portugal just waiting to be explored. Around 274 kilometres north of Lisbon, a visit to Porto will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Livraria Lello, Ribeira District and The Douro River.
Around 8 kilometres north-west of Lisbon, Amadora is another essential stop in Portugal. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Jardim Porta do Viveiro Alfragide, Jardim Caracol do Victor Alfragide and Jardim e estatua Eduardo Jorge.