Travelling from Amilcar Cabral International Airport (SID) to Lisbon Airport (LIS): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Amilcar Cabral International Airport to Lisbon Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 4 hours.
Lisbon is one hour ahead of Sal and follows the UTC+0 timezone.
Flights from SID to LIS start from 00:10 — the earliest with TAP Air Portugal. The last departure is at 18:05 with easyJet. In total, there are 13 weekly Amilcar Cabral International Airport to Lisbon Airport flights.
Leave enough time to catch your SID to LIS flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like December. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
You'll find a variety of airlines operating direct flights from Amilcar Cabral International Airport to Lisbon Airport. When you're ready to start your Lisbon holiday, let one of these carriers take you to this exciting corner of Portugal:
TAP Air Portugal tops the list for bookings on this route.
Cabo Verde Airlines stands out as the most punctual carrier for SID to LIS flights, with 88.89% of services landing as scheduled.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Amilcar Cabral International Airport to Lisbon Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers between SID and LIS include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Manchester Airport
Eindhoven Airport
Handy information about Amilcar Cabral International Airport (SID)
Of the flights that depart from Amilcar Cabral International Airport, 76% touch down on time at their destination.
Amilcar Cabral International Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Sal. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near SID. Whether you've booked an early flight from Amilcar Cabral International Airport to Lisbon Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Lisbon Airport (LIS)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Amilcar Cabral International Airport to Lisbon Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near LIS instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Lisbon Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Klass Wagen, Goldcar or OK Mobility and chase adventure across Lisbon and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Lisbon Airport about two weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Lisbon Airport (LIS) to central Lisbon
Lisbon Airport to the centre of Lisbon has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Lisbon Airport (LIS)
August is the busiest month for flights from Amilcar Cabral International Airport to Lisbon Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Lisbon in March.
The warmest month in Lisbon is August, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC and 29ºC. Lock in your flights from Amilcar Cabral International Airport to Lisbon Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SID to LIS in January. Average temperatures are between 8ºC and 16ºC then.
Explore more of Portugal
Lisbon is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Portugal waiting to be explored. Around 274 kilometres north of Lisbon, a visit to Porto will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Ribeira District, Rio Douro and Livraria Lello.
Amadora is another must-experience destination in Portugal and is around 8 kilometres north-west of Lisbon. No journey is complete without seeing Roman Villa, Park Fantasia and Palácio dos Condes da Lousã.