Travelling from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS): what you need to know
Lisbon is 13 hours behind Auckland and follows the UTC+0 timezone.
Your AKL to LIS flight 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.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Auckland Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between AKL and LIS:
John F. Kennedy International Airport
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Auckland Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport flight is R 11,516. A round-trip ticket is currently R 25,323. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from AKL to LIS, book early. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when searching for your flight from Auckland Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport.
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Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Auckland Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport.
Handy information about Auckland Airport (AKL)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Auckland Airport, data shows 69.31% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Auckland Airport is around 27 kilometres from central Auckland. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to AKL? If you're catching an early flight from Auckland Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
If you're coming in on a late Auckland Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near LIS:
Go where the road takes you with a Lisbon Portela Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Klass Wagen, Goldcar or OK Mobility and experience more of Lisbon and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Lisbon Portela Airport about two weeks before your travel date.
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 get to the centre driving.
It takes around 1 hour if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
June is the busiest month for flights from Auckland Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Lisbon in January.
The warmest month in Lisbon is August, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from Auckland Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from AKL to LIS in January. Temperatures average between 8ºC (46ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of Portugal
You've done Lisbon, now it's time to discover other parts of Portugal. Travel around 274 kilometres north to Porto to check off its leading sights. From Livraria Lello to Ribeira District and The Douro River, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Amadora is another favourite destination in Portugal and is around 8 kilometres north-west of Lisbon. No trip is complete without seeing Jardim Porta do Viveiro Alfragide, Jardim Caracol do Victor Alfragide and Jardim e estatua Eduardo Jorge.