Flying from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS): what you need to know
Lisbon's timezone is UTC+0, which makes Lisbon eight hours behind Kuala Lumpur.
To ensure you get on your KUL to LIS flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between KUL and LIS include:
Dubai Airport
Abu Dhabi International Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
Currently, R 4,380 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 10,288. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from KUL to LIS, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport across the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
Finding cheap flights from KUL to LIS is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as fares go down.
Secure the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
58.65% of flights that leave from Kuala Lumpur International Airport land at their destination on time.
Kuala Lumpur International Airport is around 64 kilometres from central Kuala Lumpur. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport will take about 4 hours 30 minutes.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near KUL. Whether you're catching an early flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near LIS instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Lisbon Portela Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Klass Wagen, Goldcar or OK Mobility and explore beyond Lisbon's usual tourist stops.
Reserving your ride from Lisbon Portela Airport around two weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to central Lisbon
Lisbon Portela Airport to central Lisbon has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour.
When to fly to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
June is the most popular month for flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Lisbon in January.
Lock in your flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport for August if you want to explore Lisbon during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from KUL to LIS in January. Average temperatures are between 8ºC (46ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of Portugal
Lisbon is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Portugal waiting to be explored. About 274 kilometres north of Lisbon, a visit to Porto will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Livraria Lello, Ribeira District and The Douro River.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in Portugal, consider Amadora, roughly 8 kilometres north-west of Lisbon. Jardim Porta do Viveiro Alfragide, Jardim Caracol do Victor Alfragide and Jardim e estatua Eduardo Jorge are highlights.
