Travelling from Johannesburg to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS): What you need to know
Johannesburg's main base, O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), is where many unforgettable trips begin. Explore the departure options from here when searching for a flight from Johannesburg to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS).
Lisbon Portela Airport is located in Lisbon. The city runs on the UTC+0 timezone and is two hours behind Johannesburg.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Johannesburg to LIS. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
If you're flying during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Arrive two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in Johannesburg
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a travel break and possibly even explore another city. When searching for cheap flights from Johannesburg to LIS leaving from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Some popular options include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
JNB is about 29 kilometres from central Johannesburg. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Johannesburg to Lisbon Portela Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by staying at one of these stays close to O.R. Tambo International Airport:
77.1% of flights leaving from O.R. Tambo International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Lanseria International Airport (HLA)
HLA is roughly 48 kilometres from central Johannesburg. It takes 50 minutes or so to reach the airport driving from the city centre.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your Johannesburg to LIS flight? Kick back in a hotel near Lanseria International Airport before your holiday officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
About Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Johannesburg to Lisbon Portela Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near LIS:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Lisbon Portela Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Klass Wagen, Goldcar or OK Mobility to explore Lisbon and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Johannesburg to Lisbon Portela Airport flight.
Getting from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to central Lisbon
Lisbon Portela Airport is about 6 kilometres from central Lisbon. The time it takes to get to the centre by cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do a little research before your trip.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
Right now, R 5,707 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Johannesburg to Lisbon Portela Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 9,602. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Johannesburg to LIS, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower prices when tickets are first released.
Cheap Johannesburg to Lisbon Portela Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across each month and then pick the cheapest day.
You don't need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a new deal shows up on plane tickets from Johannesburg to LIS.
Save on your flight from Johannesburg to Lisbon Portela Airport by using filters. Select your preferred departure time, duration and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Johannesburg to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
Think about the pace you're looking for when planning your trip dates. February is the quietest month to visit Lisbon. June is when most people book flights from Johannesburg to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.
Book a Johannesburg to LIS plane ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Lisbon to range from 16ºC (61ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Johannesburg to Lisbon Portela Airport in January when temperatures are between 8ºC (46ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF).
More about Lisbon
Once you've booked your flight from Johannesburg to Lisbon Portela Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Lisbon:
Your trip to Lisbon should come with a bit of sightseeing. Attractions that are worth your time include belém, Pasteis de Belém and Real Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Belém.
Explore more of Portugal
Lisbon is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Portugal just waiting to be discovered. About 274 kilometres north of Lisbon, a trip to Porto will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Ribeira District, Rio Douro and Livraria Lello.
Around 177 kilometres north of Lisbon, Coimbra is another essential stop in Portugal. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Biblioteca Joanina, Old Cathedral of Coimbra (Se Velha de Coimbra) and Mesquita de Coimbra.
