Flying from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS): what you need to know
Around 8 hours 15 minutes is how long you'll be traveling on a direct flight from Dubai Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport.
Lisbon is four hours behind Dubai and is in the UTC+0 timezone.
Flights from DXB to LIS start from 07:25 — the first with Emirates. The latest departure is at 15:00 with Emirates. In total, you can take your pick of 19 weekly Dubai Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport flights.
Leave plenty of time to make your DXB to LIS flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like January, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
Emirates is your ticket to exploring Lisbon (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Portugal!). Check out the direct flights from Dubai Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Emirates.
With a reliable 86.07% of services arriving as scheduled, Emirates is the most punctual carrier offering DXB to LIS flights.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Dubai Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport. Here are the top stopovers between DXB and LIS:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
$232 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Dubai Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport flight. Return flights start at $453. These fares may change depending on demand.
Score cheap tickets from DXB to LIS by booking at least seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Dubai Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport. If you want to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from DXB to LIS.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Dubai Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport.
Handy information about Dubai Airport (DXB)
When it comes to Dubai Airport's on-time performance, 74.31% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Dubai Airport is about 9 miles from central Dubai. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the center, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near DXB? If you've booked an early flight from Dubai Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Dubai Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near LIS instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Lisbon Portela Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Klass Wagen, Goldcar or OK Mobility and venture far and wide through Lisbon and beyond.
Booking your ride from Lisbon Portela Airport about two weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to central Lisbon
Lisbon Portela Airport to the center of Lisbon has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 6 miles away.
When traveling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
June is the most popular month for flights from Dubai Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Lisbon in January.
Before locking in your flight from Dubai Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Lisbon, with temperatures ranging from 61ºF to 84ºF.
January sees average temperatures of between 46ºF and 61ºF. Search for cheap tickets from DXB to LIS sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Portugal
Porto is just one of the many places in Portugal waiting to be explored after you've seen Lisbon. Around 170 miles away to the north, check out popular attractions including Livraria Lello, Ribeira District and The Douro River.
If you want to check out another side of Portugal, head for Amadora, roughly 5 miles north-west of Lisbon. Jardim Porta do Viveiro Alfragide, Jardim Caracol do Victor Alfragide and Jardim e estatua Eduardo Jorge are among its highlights.
