Travelling from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lisbon Airport (LIS): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Edinburgh Airport to Lisbon Airport is 3 hours 15 minutes.
Lisbon's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as Edinburgh.
Flights from EDI to LIS start from 06:05 — the earliest with easyJet. The latest departure is at 17:10 with Ryanair. Overall, you can take your pick of five weekly Edinburgh Airport to Lisbon Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your EDI to LIS flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
EasyJet has direct flights from Edinburgh Airport to Lisbon Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Lisbon — and maybe even more of Portugal if your schedule allows.
EasyJet tops the list for bookings on this route.
EasyJet ranks as the top on-time carrier for EDI to LIS flights, with 80.77% of services arriving on schedule.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Lisbon Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between EDI and LIS:
London Heathrow Airport
London Gatwick Airport
Dublin Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lisbon Airport (LIS)
R 794 is currently the best price for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Lisbon Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 1,841. These prices may change depending on demand.
Score cheap tickets from EDI to LIS by booking 11 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Lisbon Airport. If you're looking to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from EDI to LIS.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Edinburgh Airport to Lisbon Airport.
Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Of the flights that depart from Edinburgh Airport, 73% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Edinburgh to Edinburgh Airport is approximately 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Have an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Lisbon Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to EDI:
Arriving at Lisbon Airport (LIS)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Edinburgh Airport to Lisbon Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near LIS instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Lisbon Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Klass Wagen, Goldcar or OK Mobility and see more of Lisbon and beyond.
Booking your ride from Lisbon Airport about two weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Lisbon Airport (LIS) to central Lisbon
Lisbon Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from central Lisbon. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
Getting there on public transport will take you roughly 25 minutes.
When to fly to Lisbon Airport (LIS)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Lisbon Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Lisbon. If you like a quieter vibe, go in March.
Before locking in your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Lisbon Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Lisbon, with the temperature ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Look for cheap tickets from EDI to LIS sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Portugal
You've visited Lisbon, now it's time to discover more of Portugal. Journey around 274 kilometres north to Porto to check off its popular sights. From Ribeira District to Rio Douro and Livraria Lello, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 8 kilometres north-west of Lisbon, Amadora is another essential stop in Portugal. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Roman Villa, Park Fantasia and Palácio dos Condes da Lousã.