Travelling from Melbourne to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS): What you need to know
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is Melbourne's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from Melbourne to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) leaving from here.
The timezone in Lisbon is UTC+0, which is 11 hours behind Melbourne. Lisbon Portela Airport is located in Lisbon.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from Melbourne to LIS. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Melbourne to LIS. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). Pause your trip (and maybe pocket some savings) with a stop at one of these airports:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
The journey from central Melbourne to MEL takes about 40 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
In search of a comfortable hotel near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Melbourne to Lisbon Portela Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Of the departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
On public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in around 2 hours 5 minutes. The airport is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 50 minutes.
Unwind before your Melbourne to LIS flight at a hotel close to Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can roll out of bed and arrive at the airport with time to spare.
Most flights that leave Avalon Airport reach their destination within the expected time frame. It achieves a consistent on-time performance rate of 80.09%.
About Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
Have a late flight from Melbourne to Lisbon Portela Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Stay at one of these hotels near LIS and fast-forward to bedtime:
Follow your own route with a Lisbon Portela Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Klass Wagen, Goldcar or OK Mobility and find adventure across Lisbon and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Melbourne to Lisbon Portela Airport flight.
Getting from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to central Lisbon
Lisbon Portela Airport is about 6 kilometres from central Lisbon. How long it takes to get there in a cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do a little research before your trip.
It takes around 1 hour when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
Rs115,660 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Lisbon Portela Airport. A return flight starts at Rs286,471. These prices may change based on demand.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Melbourne to LIS. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
If you have some flexibility with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your Melbourne to Lisbon Portela Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
February is the quietest month for flights from Melbourne to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS), while June is the most popular. Figure out the ideal time to go to Lisbon based on whether you want a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
When booking your Melbourne to LIS flight ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Lisbon, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC to 29ºC.
January has temperatures of between 8ºC and 16ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Lisbon Portela Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Lisbon
Start your Lisbon trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Melbourne to Lisbon Portela Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:
Your Lisbon visit won't be complete without checking out the sights. Top attractions that belong on your itinerary include belém, Pasteis de Belém and Real Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Belém.
Explore more of Portugal
You've done Lisbon, now it's time to discover more of Portugal. Travel around 274 kilometres north to Porto to tick off its top sights. From Ribeira District to Rio Douro and Livraria Lello, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you want to check out another side of Portugal, consider Coimbra, about 177 kilometres north of Lisbon. Biblioteca Joanina, Old Cathedral of Coimbra (Se Velha de Coimbra) and Mesquita de Coimbra are highlights.
