Lisbon to London flights

Direct Lisbon to London flights connect the Portuguese capital with the UK capital in 2 hours 45 minutes. Ryanair and easyJet operate services on this route.

Tickets for this journey start from £18. January and February typically provide the most affordable options for travellers looking to book this route.

Flights depart from Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS), located about 4 miles from the city centre.

You can reach the airport via the Metro Red Line directly to the Aeroporto station, which takes around 20 minutes from the city centre. A taxi ride takes between 15 and 20 minutes depending on traffic.

When flying from Lisbon to London, your flight will typically land at either London Heathrow Airport or London Gatwick Airport, though some services also utilise London Stansted or London Luton. From Heathrow, you can take the Piccadilly line on the London Underground directly to central London, which takes around 45 minutes, or use the Heathrow Express train to reach Paddington station in 15 to 30 minutes. National Express coaches also run from the airport terminal to Victoria Coach Station.

From Gatwick Airport, located 30 miles south of the city, the Gatwick Express train provides a direct link to London Victoria station in 30 minutes. Regular coach services are also available, taking about 90 minutes to reach Victoria. For all London Underground and rail services, you can pay using a contactless payment card or an Oyster card at the station barriers. Taxis and private hire vehicles are available at designated ranks outside each airport terminal.

Entry requirements for London

Travellers flying from Lisbon to London must present a valid passport to enter the United Kingdom, as national identity cards are no longer accepted for most EU citizens. Your passport should be valid for the entire duration of your stay. Portuguese citizens and other EU nationals do not require a visa for short tourist visits of up to six months, but you will need to pass through border control on arrival.

You can explore historic landmarks by visiting the Tower of London or watching the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace, the King's official residence. For panoramic views across the city skyline, the London Eye and the observation deck at the top of the Shard provide spectacular vantage points.

The city also caters to shoppers and nature lovers with the stores on Oxford Street and the green spaces of Regent's Park, home to the London Zoo.