Flying from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 6 hours 45 minutes.
The timezone in Lisbon is UTC+0, which is four hours ahead of New York.
Flights from EWR to LIS start from 00:40 — the earliest with TAP Portugal. The last service of the day is at 23:55 with TAP Portugal. Overall, there are 26 weekly Newark Liberty International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your EWR to LIS flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak time like April? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Getting to Lisbon (and then discovering more of Portugal!) is a cinch with TAP Portugal. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is TAP Portugal.
Among carriers operating EWR to LIS flights, TAP Portugal has the highest percentage of on-time landings.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Newark Liberty International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport. These are the top stopovers between EWR and LIS:
Joao Paulo II Airport
Logan International Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
R 3,868 is currently the best price for a one-way Newark Liberty International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 8,431. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
Score cheap tickets from EWR to LIS by booking at least ten months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
September is the cheapest month for flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport. If you prefer to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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Handy information about Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
You'll find EWR at Building 1, Conrad Road.
Of all flights leaving Newark Liberty International Airport, 73.3% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To reach Newark Liberty International Airport from central New York, it takes around 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of about 1 hour 10 minutes when using public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to EWR? If you're catching an early flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
Consider staying in a hotel close to LIS if you're on a late Newark Liberty International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Lisbon Portela Airport rental car and explore Lisbon and beyond with your own set of wheels. Klass Wagen, Goldcar and OK Mobility are leading providers you can book with here.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Lisbon Portela Airport around two weeks ahead.
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'll take around 1 hour to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
The quietest month for a flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport is January, while June is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Lisbon based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book your flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport for August if you'd like to explore Lisbon during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from EWR to LIS in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of Portugal
You've done Lisbon, now it's time to explore more of Portugal. Travel about 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.
Around 8 kilometres north-west of Lisbon, Amadora is another favourite stop in Portugal. Start your sightseeing at Jardim Porta do Viveiro Alfragide, Jardim Caracol do Victor Alfragide and Jardim e estatua Eduardo Jorge.