Flying from Lajes Field Airport (TER) to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Lajes Field Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport.
The timezone in Lisbon is UTC+0, which is one hour ahead of Terceira Lajes.
Flights from TER to LIS start from 06:40 — the earliest with TAP Portugal. The last service of the day is at 20:30 with Ryanair. Overall, you can take your pick of 24 weekly Lajes Field Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport flights.
Your TER to LIS flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Flying during a peak month like August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
A variety of airlines operate direct flights from Lajes Field Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport, so jetting to Lisbon (and then visiting more of Portugal!) is easy. Leading carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Ryanair.
With 72.41% of services landing on schedule, Azores Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering TER to LIS flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Lajes Field Airport (TER) to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
At the moment, R 321 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Lajes Field Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 642. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To get cheap tickets from TER to LIS, book your journey five months before your planned departure.
Organise your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Lajes Field Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about Lajes Field Airport (TER)
Of all flights leaving Lajes Field Airport, 66.93% arrive on time at their destination.
To reach Lajes Field Airport from central Terceira Lajes, it'll take about 5 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 3 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 15 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to TER? If you've booked an early flight from Lajes Field Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
Book a hotel close to LIS if you have a late Lajes Field Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Lisbon Portela Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Klass Wagen, Goldcar or OK Mobility to explore Lisbon and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Lisbon Portela Airport around two weeks before you travel.
Getting from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to central Lisbon
Lisbon Portela Airport is roughly 10 kilometres from the centre of Lisbon. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes around 1 hour.
When to fly to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
June is the most popular month for flights from Lajes Field Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Lisbon in January.
When booking your flight from Lajes Field Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Lisbon, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from TER to LIS in January. Average temperatures are between 8ºC (46ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of Portugal
Porto is just one of the many places in Portugal waiting to be explored once you've seen Lisbon. Around 274 kilometres away to the north, its top attractions include Livraria Lello, Ribeira District and The Douro River.
If you're interested in discovering another side of Portugal, consider Amadora, roughly 8 kilometres north-west of Lisbon. Jardim Porta do Viveiro Alfragide, Jardim Caracol do Victor Alfragide and Jardim e estatua Eduardo Jorge are among the biggest draws.