Travelling from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS): what you need to know
Lisbon is two hours behind Durban and observes the UTC+0 timezone.
To ensure you catch your DUR to LIS flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Opt for a stopover if you'd like to break up your flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options for tickets from King Shaka International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport. Dubai Airport is a top stopover on the DUR to LIS route.
How to find the cheapest flights from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
Currently, R 5,741 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way King Shaka International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 10,899. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from DUR to LIS, book early. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from King Shaka International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across every month and land a great deal.
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Handy information about King Shaka International Airport (DUR)
King Shaka International Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 86.29% of flights that take off from DUR arrive at their destination without delay.
Central Durban to King Shaka International Airport is around 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near DUR. Whether you're taking an early flight from King Shaka International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a King Shaka International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near LIS instead:
Grab a Lisbon Portela Airport rental car and discover Lisbon and beyond with your own set of wheels. Klass Wagen, Goldcar and OK Mobility are popular providers to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Lisbon Portela Airport around two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to central Lisbon
Lisbon Portela Airport to the centre of Lisbon has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
June is the busiest month for flights from King Shaka International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Lisbon in January.
The warmest month in Lisbon is August, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from King Shaka International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from DUR to LIS in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of Portugal
Lisbon has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Portugal just waiting to be discovered. About 274 kilometres north of Lisbon, a trip to Porto will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Livraria Lello, Ribeira District and The Douro River.
Amadora is another sought-after destination 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.
