Traveling from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
4 hours 5 minutes is the average duration of a direct flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Athens is 2 hours ahead of Lisbon and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport start from 00:35 — the earliest with Aegean Airlines. The latest flight is the 23:50 service with Aegean Airlines. In total, there are 43 services every week from LIS to ATH.
Traveling during a popular month such as June? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
easyJet is your ticket to exploring Athens (and maybe even some other great corners of Greece!). Check out the direct flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport offered by this carrier.
If you'd like to break up your flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, think about adding a stopover. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' and find a city that catches your eye. The top stopovers on the LIS - ATH route are:
Milano Malpensa Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Bordeaux Airport
Remember, you may need a visa to enter Greece. Visa requirements vary and travel documentation requirements are always changing. Before booking your cheap ticket from LIS to ATH, be sure to check with your airline and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for the most up-to-date information.
How to find the cheapest flights from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
C$60 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Lisbon Portela Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. A return flight starts at C$168. These prices can change based on demand.
Book 4 months before you want to travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap flight tickets from LIS to ATH.
December is the cheapest month for flight tickets from Lisbon Portela Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. If you're looking to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
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Take advantage of filters to find the right trip for you. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
Traveling from central Lisbon to Lisbon Portela Airport takes approximately 59 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or hail a cab, you'll cover the 10 kilometres in 22 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a handy hotel close to LIS? If you're catching an early flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Consider booking a hotel close to ATH if you're catching a late flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
From Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, Athens is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 37 minutes to get to the center driving.
It'll take around 59 minutes if you're traveling by public transport.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
August is the busiest month for flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Athens in February.
Book your flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport for July if you want to explore Athens during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 37ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 4ºC and 14ºC. Look for cheap flight tickets from LIS to ATH sometime then if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
More about Athens
Start your Athens trip right by finding an amazing stay. After booking your flight from LIS to ATH, explore our selection of hotel options including:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Museum of the Center for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon are top attractions which should feature on every Athens itinerary.
Complete your Athens trip with hotels and a car rental
We've got more party tricks up our sleeve than just comparing flights. Once you've secured your cheap ticket to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, check out our car rental offers that'll give you the freedom and flexibility to travel around at your own pace. Then, take a look at our exclusive rates for hotels to find the ideal Athens stay.