Traveling from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS): what you need to know
The timezone in Lisbon is UTC+0, which is four hours ahead of Columbus.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your CMH to LIS flight.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between CMH and LIS:
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How to find the cheapest flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
$280 is currently the lowest price for a one-way John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport flight. Return flights start from $530. These prices can change based on availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from CMH to LIS, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport is easy if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across each month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
CMH is located at 4600 International Gateway.
When it comes to John Glenn Columbus International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 79.5% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
John Glenn Columbus International Airport is about 8 miles from central Columbus. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 5 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to CMH:
Arriving at Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
Consider staying in a hotel close to LIS if you have a late John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport flight. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Follow your own route with a Lisbon Portela Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Klass Wagen, Goldcar or OK Mobility and chase adventure across Lisbon and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Lisbon Portela Airport about two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to central Lisbon
From Lisbon Portela Airport, Lisbon is approximately 6 miles away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the center driving.
Getting there by public transport takes around 1 hour.
When to fly to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
June is the busiest month for flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Lisbon in January.
Book your flight from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport for August if you'd like to go to Lisbon during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 61ºF and 84ºF.
January sees average temperatures of between 46ºF and 61ºF. Search for cheap tickets from CMH to LIS sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Portugal
You've seen Lisbon, now it's time to explore other parts of Portugal. Travel about 170 miles north to Porto to tick off its top attractions. From Livraria Lello to Ribeira District and The Douro River, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 5 miles north-west of Lisbon, Amadora is another favorite stop in Portugal. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Jardim Porta do Viveiro Alfragide, Jardim Caracol do Victor Alfragide and Jardim e estatua Eduardo Jorge.