Quick answer: Lisbon is a two-hour-forty flight, mild almost all year, and cheaper than Madrid or Barcelona for the same quality of food and hotel.
Cite this page: Atravel.uk, “Lisbon from the UK”, updated 12 November 2026. https://atravel.uk/destinations/lisbon/
Lisbon is built on seven hills and looks it: tiled façades, a castle above the river, and trams that climb streets no bus would attempt. It is also the best-value capital in western Europe for eating out.
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When to go
- Best months: April to June and September to October
- Cheapest months: November to February, when it is still 15°C
- Avoid: August, when the city fills and the heat sits in the valleys
What it costs
| Return flights from the UK | £50–£130 |
|---|---|
| Mid-range hotel, per night | £90–£150 |
| Dinner for two with wine | £35–£55 |
| Tram 28 ticket | About £3 |
Typical ranges from our partner searches, 2026-11-12. The month and the booking window change these numbers.
Getting there
Direct flights from Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol and Edinburgh in about 2h 40m. The metro runs from the airport to the centre in 20 minutes for under £2.
Flights to Lisbon from the UK
8 UK airports have non-stop flights to Lisbon, landing at Humberto Delgado Lisbon (LIS). The full month-by-month fare bands are on the cheapest month page, and a two-night budget is on what a weekend costs.
| From | Flight time | Cheapest month | Returns from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | 3h 05m | January | £40 |
| Bristol | 2h 45m | January | £40 |
| Edinburgh | 3h 05m | January | £40 |
| London Gatwick | 2h 45m | January | £40 |
| London Heathrow | 2h 45m | January | £40 |
| London Luton | 2h 45m | January | £40 |
| London Stansted | 2h 45m | January | £40 |
| Manchester | 3h 05m | January | £40 |
Indicative return bands from our partner searches, city airport to arrival. The full month-by-month table is on each route page.
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What to see
- Alfama and the Miradouro de Santa Luzia at golden hour
- Belém for the monastery, the tower and one pastel de nata
- Sintra by train, for the palaces and the Moorish castle
- Time Out Market or a tasca in Mouraria for dinner
Where to stay
Baixa for convenience, Alfama for atmosphere and stairs, Príncipe Real for restaurants, and Cais do Sodré if you want nightlife on the doorstep.
Frequently asked questions
Is Lisbon walkable?
The centre is, but it is steep. Wear shoes with grip and use the trams and funiculars for the hills.
Is Lisbon cheap?
Cheaper than London or Paris by a third. Expect £35–£55 for dinner for two with wine, and £2 for a coffee and a pastry.
When should I avoid Lisbon?
August. It is hot, crowded and the locals are away. June and September are far better.
Also worth a look
- Faro & the Algarve: Cheap flights, big beaches, short transfers.
- Málaga: A city break with a beach at the end of the street.
- Barcelona: Gaudí, the Gothic Quarter and a beach in the same afternoon.