Travelling from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS): what you need to know
Cardiff and Lisbon share the UTC+0 timezone. That means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport on time to board your CWL to LIS flight.
During popular months like June, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cardiff Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between CWL and LIS:
Dublin Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Alicante-Elche Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Cardiff Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport flight is R 1,685. A round-trip fare right now is R 3,656. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from CWL to LIS if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Cardiff Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport across the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from CWL to LIS.
Secure the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Cardiff Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Of the departures from Cardiff Airport, 66.16% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Cardiff to Cardiff Airport is around 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
You can expect a journey time of about 1 hour 5 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel near CWL? If you've booked an early flight from Cardiff Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
If you're coming in on a late Cardiff Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near LIS:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Lisbon Portela Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Klass Wagen, Goldcar or OK Mobility and chase adventure across Lisbon and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Lisbon Portela Airport about two weeks before travelling.
Getting from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to central Lisbon
Lisbon Portela Airport is roughly 10 kilometres from the centre of Lisbon. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
It takes around 1 hour to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
June is the busiest month for flights from Cardiff Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Lisbon in January.
When booking your flight from Cardiff Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Lisbon, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from CWL to LIS in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of Portugal
Porto is just one of the many cities in Portugal waiting to be discovered once you've seen Lisbon. Around 274 kilometres away to the north, top sights here include Livraria Lello, Ribeira District and The Douro River.
Amadora is another essential stop in Portugal and is around 8 kilometres north-west of Lisbon. No journey is complete without a visit to Jardim Porta do Viveiro Alfragide, Jardim Caracol do Victor Alfragide and Jardim e estatua Eduardo Jorge.
