Traveling from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Copenhagen Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport and you'll be traveling for an average of 3 hours 50 minutes.
The timezone in Lisbon is UTC+0, which is one hour behind Copenhagen.
Flights from CPH to LIS start at 06:00 — the first with TAP Portugal. The last departure is at 20:30 with easyJet. Overall, you can take your pick of 16 weekly Copenhagen Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your CPH to LIS flight.
During popular months such as June, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
A variety of airlines operate direct flights from Copenhagen Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport, so jetting off to Lisbon (and then seeing more of Portugal!) is easy. Leading carriers that fly nonstop include:
The majority of travelers choose to fly with Norwegian Air Sweden on this route.
SAS is the most punctual carrier that offers CPH to LIS flights, with 72.0% of its services arriving as scheduled.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Copenhagen Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between CPH and LIS:
Brussels Airport
Bilbao Airport
Hamburg Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Copenhagen Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport flight is $59. A return plane ticket is currently $131. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Book 11 months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from CPH to LIS.
Schedule your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flights from Copenhagen Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from CPH to LIS.
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Handy information about Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Of the flights that depart from Copenhagen Airport, 76.54% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Copenhagen to Copenhagen Airport is approximately 11 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The trip on public transport will take about 35 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Copenhagen Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near CPH:
Arriving at Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
If you have a late Copenhagen Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near LIS:
Grab a Lisbon Portela Airport rental car and explore Lisbon and beyond with your own set of wheels. Klass Wagen, Goldcar and OK Mobility are well-known companies to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Lisbon Portela Airport about two weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to central Lisbon
Lisbon Portela Airport is approximately 10 kilometers from the center of Lisbon. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Copenhagen Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Lisbon. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
Before locking in your flight from Copenhagen Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Lisbon, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CPH to LIS in January. Temperatures average between 8ºC (46ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of Portugal
Porto is just one of the many places in Portugal waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Lisbon. Around 274 kilometers away to the north, top sights here include Livraria Lello, Ribeira District and The Douro River.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in Portugal, consider Amadora, roughly 8 kilometers north-west of Lisbon. Jardim Porta do Viveiro Alfragide, Jardim Caracol do Victor Alfragide and Jardim e estatua Eduardo Jorge are key reasons to visit.