Flying from Melbourne to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS): What you need to know
Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport is located in Lisbon. The city runs on the UTC+0 timezone and is 11 hours behind Melbourne.
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 flight from Melbourne to LIS.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
We make it easy to book cheap flights from Melbourne to LIS that include a stopover. To explore all your options departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers between MEL and LIS include:
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH)
The journey from central Melbourne to MEL takes around 35 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Looking for a comfortable hotel near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Melbourne to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport, these accommodation options will put you just around the corner from the terminal:
63% of flights taking off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport land at their destination on time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
You can reach AVV from the centre of Melbourne in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
You're off on holiday, so why not book an extra night away at a hotel close to Avalon Airport? Before your Melbourne to LIS flight, check yourself in to Corio Bay Motel.
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Avalon Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 76%.
About Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS)
If you have a late flight from Melbourne to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near LIS:
For the lowest price, reserve your ride around two weeks in advance of your Melbourne to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport flight.
Getting from Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) to central Lisbon
Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport is roughly 6 kilometres from central Lisbon. How long it'll take to get to the centre in a car hire or taxi will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before your trip.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS)
At the moment, R 9,165 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 17,032. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Melbourne to LIS if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
If you have some flexibility with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your Melbourne to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS)
January is the quietest month for flights from Melbourne to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS), while August is the busiest. Work out the ideal time to visit Lisbon based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Lisbon is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your Melbourne to LIS plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Lisbon
Start your Lisbon trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport, browse our range of accommodation options including:
There are plenty of things to do in Lisbon when you're ready to sightsee. Kick off your exploring at Pasteis de Belém followed by belém and Real Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Belém.
Explore more of Portugal
Lisbon has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Portugal you should also see. Around 274 kilometres north of Lisbon, a trip to Porto will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Ribeira District, Rio Douro and Livraria Lello.
If you're looking to explore another major destination in Portugal, consider Coimbra, roughly 177 kilometres north of Lisbon. Biblioteca Joanina, Old Cathedral of Coimbra (Se Velha de Coimbra) and Paço das Escolas are the start of reasons to visit.