Travelling from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Mexico City: what you need to know
Lisbon Portela Airport is located in Lisbon. Based in the UTC-6 timezone, Mexico City is six hours behind Lisbon.
To avoid missing your LIS to Mexico City flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Heading away during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. For peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
We make it simple to book flight tickets from LIS to Mexico City with a stopover. To see the options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight offering a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Top stopovers include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
The journey from central Lisbon to LIS takes around 1 hour by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 6 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
In search of a hotel near LIS? If you're catching an early flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Mexico City, these stays will get you from your pillow to the plane in no time:
64.1% of flights that depart Lisbon Portela Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Mexico City
R 6,554 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Lisbon Portela Airport to Mexico City flight. A return flight ticket starts from R 11,712. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from LIS to Mexico City. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
Landing cheap tickets from Lisbon Portela Airport to Mexico City is more likely if you're flexible with your travel plans. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to get the lowest prices throughout the month and score a sweet deal.
There's no need to check in daily to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know when there's an updated deal for cheap flights from LIS to Mexico City.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Mexico City by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest.'
Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) is around 8 kilometres from the centre of Mexico City. If you're grabbing a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take roughly 25 minutes.
It'll take around 55 minutes to get there using public transport.
Consider staying in a hotel near MEX if you have a late flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Mexico City. Check in to one of these accommodation options and make arrival day easier:
Pick up a Benito Juarez International Airport rental car and explore Mexico City and beyond with your own wheels. INFINITY RENT, MEX and America are popular providers to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Benito Juarez International Airport about four weeks before your flight from LIS to Mexico City can help you secure the lowest rate.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
After your flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Mexico City has arrived, you can make your way to the city centre in around 55 minutes by car. Central Mexico City is roughly 40 kilometres from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU).
You can expect the trip to take about 1 hour 45 minutes on public transport.
Verticca Hotel is a comfortable accommodation option within an easy drive of NLU. Drop your bags here after your LIS to Mexico City flight and then put up the 'Do not disturb' sign for some uninterrupted rest.
The quickest way to get to where you're going is with a Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport rental car. Collect a set of wheels from Europcar, MEX or Keddy By Europcar and set off in the blink of an eye.
Get the lowest price by booking your ride from NLU one week ahead of time. You'll also have access to a wider selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Mexico City
Before you book your flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Mexico City, consider which time of year works best for you. High season in Mexico City offers a lively atmosphere and plenty to do, while low season brings better deals on hotels and smaller crowds.
Lock in a Lisbon Portela Airport to Mexico City flight ticket with a departure in April to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 10ºC (50ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from LIS to Mexico City around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Mexico City
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Mexico City right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Mexico City:
Chapultepec Park and Zocalo are just the start of the big attractions to add to your Mexico City travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out National Museum of Anthropology.
Explore more of Mexico
Guadalajara is just one of the many places in Mexico waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Mexico City. Around 467 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Teatro Degollado, Portales Tlaquepaque Park and Zoologico Guadalajara.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in Mexico, consider Puebla, about 105 kilometres south-east of Mexico City. Mirador de Los Fuertes, Cuexcomate and Street of Candies are highlights.
