Travelling from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 6 hours 45 minutes.
Lisbon's timezone is UTC+0, which makes Lisbon four hours ahead of Philadelphia.
You can choose from nine weekly Philadelphia International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport flights. The 18:50 departure with American Airlines is the earliest you can take. American Airlines operates the last service of the day at 22:35.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your PHL to LIS flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Travelling during a peak time like August? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
American Airlines is your ticket to exploring Lisbon (and perhaps some other great corners of Portugal!). Check out the direct flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport offered by this popular airline.
Most travellers choose to fly with American Airlines on this route.
American Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers PHL to LIS flights. An exceptional 81.36% of its departures on this route arrive as scheduled.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Philadelphia International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between PHL and LIS:
Logan International Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Philadelphia International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport flight is Rs67,958. A round-trip ticket is currently Rs145,041. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To secure cheap tickets from PHL to LIS, book your trip seven months before your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from PHL to LIS by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
PHL's address is Industrial Highway and Island Road.
Of all flights departing from Philadelphia International Airport, 78.93% land on time at their destination.
Philadelphia International Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Philadelphia. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to PHL? If you're boarding an early flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Philadelphia International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near LIS instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Lisbon Portela Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Klass Wagen, Goldcar or OK Mobility and explore beyond Lisbon's usual tourist stops.
Reserving your vehicle from Lisbon Portela Airport about two weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to central Lisbon
Lisbon Portela Airport to central Lisbon has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
Getting there by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
The quietest month for a flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport is January, while June is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Lisbon based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Lisbon is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC and 29ºC. Book your flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 8ºC and 16ºC. Search for cheap tickets from PHL to LIS sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Portugal
Lisbon is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Portugal waiting to be discovered. About 274 kilometres north of Lisbon, a visit to Porto will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Livraria Lello, Ribeira District and The Douro River.
Amadora is another essential stop in Portugal and is around 8 kilometres north-west of Lisbon. No journey is complete without seeing Jardim Porta do Viveiro Alfragide, Jardim Caracol do Victor Alfragide and Jardim e estatua Eduardo Jorge.
