Travelling from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): what you need to know
The timezone in Melbourne is UTC+11, which is 11 hours ahead of Lisbon.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport on time to board your LIS to MEL flight.
During popular months like June, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
If you want to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Lisbon Portela Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between LIS and MEL:
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
Abu Dhabi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Right now, R 8,380 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Lisbon Portela Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 17,338. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's a good idea to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from LIS to MEL. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport across the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from LIS to MEL.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport.
Handy information about Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
Of the flights that depart from Lisbon Portela Airport, 64.1% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Lisbon to Lisbon Portela Airport is around 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey when using public transport takes about 1 hour.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near LIS. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
If you're arriving on a late Lisbon Portela Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near MEL:
Travel at your own speed with a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast or Sixt and chase adventure across Melbourne and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport around four weeks before you travel.
Getting from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne
From Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, Melbourne is approximately 24 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It'll take around 40 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
January is the most popular month for flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Melbourne in April.
Lock in your flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport for January if you'd like to explore Melbourne during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from LIS to MEL in July if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) on average.
Explore more of Australia
Melbourne is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Australia just waiting to be explored. Around 467 kilometres north-east of Melbourne, a visit to Canberra will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.
Around 64 kilometres south-west of Melbourne, Geelong is another favourite stop in Australia. Start your sightseeing at Ford Motor Company, Roraima Nursery and RTC Resource Centre.