Travelling from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to London Gatwick Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 40 minutes.
Lisbon and London are in the UTC+0 timezone. This means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
Every week, there are 122 Lisbon Portela Airport to London Gatwick Airport flights. If you want to get going as early as possible, go for the 06:05 easyJet flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 20:45 with easyJet.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your LIS to LGW flight.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
TAP Portugal has direct flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to London Gatwick Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in London — and maybe even more of United Kingdom if time allows.
Most travellers choose to travel with TAP Portugal on this route.
With 67.71% of its services arriving as scheduled, TAP Portugal is the most punctual carrier offering LIS to LGW flights.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Lisbon Portela Airport to London Gatwick Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Popular stopovers between LIS and LGW include:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Paris Orly Airport
Seville Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
C$33 is currently the best price for a one-way Lisbon Portela Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight. A return flight starts from C$127. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
Book six months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from LIS to LGW.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to London Gatwick Airport. If you want to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from LIS to LGW by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
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Handy information about Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
When it comes to Lisbon Portela Airport's on-time performance, 64.1% of flights complete their journey on time.
Lisbon Portela Airport is about 10 kilometres from central Lisbon. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport typically takes 1 hour.
Taking an early flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to London Gatwick Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to LIS:
Arriving at London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
If you're coming in on a late Lisbon Portela Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near LGW:
Pick up a London Gatwick Airport rental car and explore London and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, U-Save and Drivalia are top outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from London Gatwick Airport around three weeks before your departure date.
Getting from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to central London
From London Gatwick Airport, London is approximately 80 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to London Gatwick Airport. August is the most popular month to visit London. If you're after a more low-key vibe, go in January.
Book your flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to London Gatwick Airport for July if you want to explore London during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LIS to LGW around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Birmingham is just one of the many places in United Kingdom waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of London. Around 161 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
If there's time to check out another side of United Kingdom, consider Bristol, roughly 177 kilometres west of London. Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park are the start of reasons to visit.