Flying from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours.
Rome is one hour ahead of Lisbon and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Every week, there are 45 Lisbon Portela Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport flights. If you'd like to take off as soon as possible, jump on the 05:55 TAP Portugal flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight is at 20:20 with TAP Portugal.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your LIS to FCO flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Travelling during a peak time like June? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Getting to Rome (and then exploring more of Italy!) is a breeze with Ryanair. This popular airline offers direct flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport.
Most passengers choose to fly with Ryanair on this route.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier that operates LIS to FCO flights, with 75.25% of its services landing on time.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Lisbon Portela Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between LIS and FCO:
Menorca Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Ibiza Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Currently, R 302 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Lisbon Portela Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 945. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To secure cheap tickets from LIS to FCO, reserve your trip seven months before your planned departure.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
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Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport.
Handy information about Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
64.1% of flights taking off from Lisbon Portela Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Central Lisbon to Lisbon Portela Airport is around 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The trip on public transport will take about 1 hour.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near LIS. Whether you've booked an early flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
If you're coming in on a late Lisbon Portela Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near FCO:
Travel at your own speed with a Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Surprice, RentSmart24 or Noleggiare and see more of Rome and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport about three weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to central Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from central Rome. The drive time takes around 40 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
August is the most popular month for flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Rome in January.
When reserving your flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Rome, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LIS to FCO in January. Temperatures average between 2ºC (36ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of Italy
You've seen Rome, now it's time to explore other corners of Italy. Journey around 483 kilometres north-west to Milan to check off its popular sights. From Grande Museo del Duomo di Milano to Milan Cathedral and The Last Supper Museum, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 193 kilometres south-east of Rome, Naples is another essential stop in Italy. Experience major highlights starting with National Archaeological Museum, Castel dell'Ovo and Royal Palace of Naples.
