Flying from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Glasgow International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport is 3 hours 5 minutes.
Lisbon's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as Glasgow.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your GLA to LIS flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as June, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
Getting to Lisbon (and then discovering more of Portugal!) is easy with easyJet. This popular airline offers direct flights from Glasgow International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport.
EasyJet is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Glasgow International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport. These are the top stopovers between GLA and LIS:
Dublin Airport
London Heathrow Airport
London Gatwick Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
£42 is the best price for a one-way Glasgow International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport flight. A return flight starts at £120. These fares can change depending on availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from GLA to LIS, book your journey 11 months ahead of your departure.
October is the cheapest month for flights from Glasgow International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport. If you want to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from GLA to LIS.
Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Glasgow International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport.
Handy information about Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
Of all flights leaving Glasgow International Airport, 70.07% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Glasgow to Glasgow International Airport is around 9 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes on public transport.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near GLA. Whether you're taking an early flight from Glasgow International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Glasgow International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near LIS instead:
Explore without limits with a Lisbon Portela Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Klass Wagen, Goldcar or OK Mobility and experience more of Lisbon and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Lisbon Portela Airport around two weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to central Lisbon
From Lisbon Portela Airport, Lisbon is approximately 6 miles away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
It'll take around 1 hour if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
June is the busiest month for flights from Glasgow International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Lisbon in January.
The warmest month in Lisbon is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from Glasgow International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from GLA to LIS in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of Portugal
Lisbon has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Portugal you should also see. Around 170 miles north of Lisbon, a visit to Porto will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Livraria Lello, Ribeira District and The Douro River.
Around 5 miles north-west of Lisbon, Amadora is another essential stop in Portugal. No visit is complete without checking out Jardim Porta do Viveiro Alfragide, Jardim Caracol do Victor Alfragide and Jardim e estatua Eduardo Jorge.
