Travelling from Rome to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS): What you need to know
Rome is home to a couple of airports where you can kick off your travels. Check out your options for booking a flight from Rome to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) heading out from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) or Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA).
Book a direct Rome to Lisbon Portela Airport flight and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 10 minutes.
Lisbon Portela Airport is located in Lisbon. The city operates on the UTC+0 timezone and is one hour behind Rome.
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) is the most popular route. There are 51 direct flights a week to pick from. If you have things to do before leaving, hop on the last flight with Ryanair at 9:30pm. Choose the first FCO to LIS departure operated by TAP Portugal at 4:45am if you want to get going earlier.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your flight from Rome to LIS.
With more travellers during peak seasons, it's smart to get to your terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will allow for additional wait times.
Airports in Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Go straight to your destination from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO). Nonstop flights from Rome to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) are available from here.
Pick from a variety of airlines operating direct flights from Rome to Lisbon Portela Airport departing from FCO. Get on board with any of these:
TAP Portugal is the most frequently chosen airline for flights from FCO to LIS.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrivals rate on this route is TAP Portugal.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a travel break and perhaps even explore another city. When browsing cheap flights from Rome to LIS departing from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Top options include:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Malaga Airport (AGP)
FCO is about 32 kilometres from central Rome. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Rome to Lisbon Portela Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport:
70.57% of flights that take off from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Rome to Lisbon Portela Airport. Here's where you can connect between Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport and LIS:
Stansted Airport (STN)
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
Menara Airport (RAK)
On public transport, you can travel from central Rome to CIA in around 1 hour 40 minutes. The terminal is roughly 18 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 40 minutes.
Catching the earliest flight? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport the day before your Rome to LIS flight:
When it comes to keeping flights punctual, Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 73.18%.
About Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Rome to Lisbon Portela Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near LIS instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Lisbon Portela Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Klass Wagen, Goldcar or OK Mobility and venture far and wide through Lisbon and beyond.
Booking your ride around two weeks in advance of your Rome to Lisbon Portela Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
Getting from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to central Lisbon
Lisbon Portela Airport is roughly 6 kilometres from central Lisbon. How long it takes to get there by cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rome to Lisbon Portela Airport is R 509. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 1,018. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap flights from Rome to LIS, book your plane ticket one month before your planned departure.
June is when you're most likely to find a good deal on a Rome to Lisbon Portela Airport ticket. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Rome to Lisbon Portela Airport.
The best time to fly from Rome to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Rome to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS). June is when most people visit Lisbon. If you like your getaways a little more chill, think about going in February.
Book a Rome to LIS plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Lisbon to range from 16ºC (61ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Rome to Lisbon Portela Airport in January when temperatures are between 8ºC (46ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF).
More about Lisbon
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Lisbon right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Rome to Lisbon Portela Airport:
Belém and Pasteis de Belém are just two of the top-rated attractions to add to your Lisbon to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Real Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Belém.
Explore more of Portugal
Porto is just one of the many cities in Portugal waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Lisbon. Around 274 kilometres away to the north, well-known attractions include Ribeira District, Rio Douro and Livraria Lello.
Coimbra is another sought-after destination in Portugal and is around 177 kilometres north of Lisbon. No trip is complete without a visit to Biblioteca Joanina, Old Cathedral of Coimbra (Se Velha de Coimbra) and Mesquita de Coimbra.
