Flying from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Cancun International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 8 hours 55 minutes.
Lisbon's timezone is UTC+0, making Lisbon five hours ahead of Cancun.
To ensure you catch your CUN to LIS flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
TAP Portugal offers direct flights from Cancun International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Lisbon — and maybe even more of Portugal if your schedule allows.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is TAP Portugal.
TAP Portugal is the most punctual carrier that offers CUN to LIS flights.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cancun International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport. These are the top stopovers between CUN and LIS:
Newark Liberty International Airport
Washington Dulles International Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Cancun International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport flight is £244. A round-trip plane ticket is currently £499. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Book six months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from CUN to LIS.
The cheapest month for flights from Cancun International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
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Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Cancun International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Cancun International Airport (CUN)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Cancun International Airport, 72.87% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To get to Cancun International Airport from central Cancun, it takes around 25 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 12 miles from the airport to the city centre.
Booked an early flight from Cancun International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near CUN:
Arriving at Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
Consider staying in a hotel near LIS if you have a late Cancun International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a Lisbon Portela Airport rental car and explore Lisbon and beyond with your own wheels. Klass Wagen, Goldcar and OK Mobility are top outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Lisbon Portela Airport about two weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to central Lisbon
Lisbon Portela Airport to central Lisbon has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 6 miles away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Cancun International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport. June is the most popular month to visit Lisbon. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Lisbon is August, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from Cancun International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CUN to LIS sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Portugal
You've done Lisbon, now it's time to explore more of Portugal. Travel about 170 miles north to Porto to check off its leading attractions. From Livraria Lello to Ribeira District and The Douro River, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 5 miles north-west of Lisbon, Amadora is another favourite stop in Portugal. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Jardim Porta do Viveiro Alfragide, Jardim Caracol do Victor Alfragide and Jardim e estatua Eduardo Jorge.