Travelling from Istanbul to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS): What you need to know
Istanbul Airport (IST) is Istanbul's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Istanbul to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) leaving from here.
5 hours 5 minutes is the average travel time for a direct Istanbul to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport flight.
Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport is located in Lisbon. The city follows the UTC+0 timezone and is three hours behind Istanbul.
The busiest route is from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS), with 20 direct services every week. If you'd rather get moving right away, the earliest flight from IST to LIS is the 6:40am Turkish Airlines option. If a later flight fits your day better, the final departure is at 8:30pm with Turkish Airlines.
Leave enough time to make your flight from Istanbul to LIS. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Go straight to your destination from Istanbul Airport (IST). Direct flights from Istanbul to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) are available from here.
Book your direct flight from Istanbul to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport with Turkish Airlines. This popular airline offers services from IST.
Turkish Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for flights from IST to LIS.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Istanbul to LIS. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Istanbul Airport (IST). Break up your trip (and maybe get a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Located around 40 kilometres from the centre of Istanbul, IST can be reached in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your travels? Stay near Istanbul Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Istanbul to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Knock a new city off your list or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Istanbul to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport, browse these options when departing from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Istanbul to SAW in about 1 hour 40 minutes. The terminal is roughly 48 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your Istanbul to LIS flight? Check in to a hotel near Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport before your holiday officially begins. These stays have a room with your name on it:
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 68%. This figure shows how frequently flights that take off from this airport make it to their destination on time.
About Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS)
Consider staying in a hotel close to LIS if you're catching a late flight from Istanbul to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and call it a night faster:
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride around two weeks ahead of your Istanbul to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport flight.
Getting from Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) to central Lisbon
Central Lisbon is roughly 6 kilometres from Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport. Travel times by car hire or taxi will vary depending on time of day, so do a little research before you go.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS)
$153 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport. Return flights start from $311. These fares may change depending on demand.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Istanbul to LIS if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest Istanbul to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport tickets across the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your dates are flexible.
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Filters make it easier to save some cash on your flight from Istanbul to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport. Choose the departure times, airlines and number of stops that check all your boxes. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to bring up the lowest fares right away.
The best time to fly from Istanbul to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS)
Picture the kind of break you want when picking your flight dates. January is the quietest month to visit Lisbon. August is when most people book flights from Istanbul to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS), which may be perfect if you're chasing more excitement.
Book a Istanbul to LIS plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Lisbon to range from 16ºC to 29ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Istanbul to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport in January when temperatures are between 8ºC and 16ºC.
More about Lisbon
Start your Lisbon trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Istanbul to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport, check out our range of hotels including:
Pasteis de Belém and belém are just the start of the top attractions to add to your Lisbon travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Real Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Belém.
Explore more of Portugal
You've done Lisbon, now it's time to discover more of Portugal. Journey about 274 kilometres north to Porto to check off its must-visit sights. From Ribeira District to Rio Douro and Livraria Lello, your itinerary will be busy.
If there's time to check out another major stop in Portugal, head for Coimbra, roughly 177 kilometres north of Lisbon. Biblioteca Joanina, Old Cathedral of Coimbra (Se Velha de Coimbra) and Paço das Escolas are among the biggest draws.