Flights to Lisbon

Lisbon is Portugal's capital, on the Tagus estuary, and its airport sits only about 7 km from the historic centre. US citizens can stay visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180 days, and the climate is mild in winter and hot in summer.

Airports
LIS
Currency
EUR
Passport needed
Yes
US cities with nonstops
2
LIS

Fares to Lisbon

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Flights to Lisbon from US cities

Airports in Lisbon and getting into town

LIS

Humberto Delgado Airport

4 miles (7 km) from the city centre. 36.1 million passengers in 2025

HowRouteTimeCost
MetroMetro red line (Aeroporto-Saldanha) from the airport to downtownabout 20mEUR 1.92 single plus EUR 0.50 for the rechargeable card

Travel essentials for Lisbon

Entry requirements for US citizens

US citizens need a valid passport, but no visa, for stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.

Your passport should be valid for at least three months after you plan to leave the Schengen Area (six months is recommended). The EU Entry/Exit System has been fully operational since 10 April 2026, so your fingerprints and a photo are taken at your first entry instead of a passport stamp. ETIAS, a travel authorisation costing €20 and valid for three years, is not required yet and has no confirmed start date, so check travel-europe.europa.eu before you fly.

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Currency
euro (EUR)
Language
Portuguese
Plugs
Type C and F, 230 V
Time zone
Europe/Lisbon

When to visit Lisbon

Visit Lisboa describes mild winters and hot summers moderated by the coast, with sunny, pleasant spring and autumn days.

Busiest: Jun-Aug. Quieter shoulder season: Apr-May, Sep-Oct.

Average temperatures in Lisbon (°F)

40°50°60°70°80°90°Jan: average high 59°F (15°C), low 47°F (8°C)47°JanFeb: average high 62°F (17°C), low 48°F (9°C)FebMar: average high 66°F (19°C), low 52°F (11°C)MarApr: average high 69°F (21°C), low 54°F (12°C)AprMay: average high 74°F (23°C), low 58°F (14°C)MayJun: average high 79°F (26°C), low 62°F (17°C)JunJul: average high 83°F (28°C), low 65°F (18°C)JulAug: average high 84°F (29°C), low 66°F (19°C)84°AugSep: average high 80°F (27°C), low 64°F (18°C)SepOct: average high 73°F (23°C), low 60°F (16°C)OctNov: average high 65°F (18°C), low 53°F (12°C)NovDec: average high 60°F (16°C), low 49°F (9°C)Dec
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MonthAvg highAvg low
Jan59°F (15°C)47°F (8°C)
Feb62°F (17°C)48°F (9°C)
Mar66°F (19°C)52°F (11°C)
Apr69°F (21°C)54°F (12°C)
May74°F (23°C)58°F (14°C)
Jun79°F (26°C)62°F (17°C)
Jul83°F (28°C)65°F (18°C)
Aug84°F (29°C)66°F (19°C)
Sep80°F (27°C)64°F (18°C)
Oct73°F (23°C)60°F (16°C)
Nov65°F (18°C)53°F (12°C)
Dec60°F (16°C)49°F (9°C)

Tips for visiting Lisbon

  • Lisbon Metro accepts a contactless bank card or a rechargeable navegante card (EUR 0.50, valid one year).
  • A single metro journey is EUR 1.92; the 24-hour Carris/Metro ticket is EUR 7.25.
  • The Carris/Metro/CP 24-hour ticket (EUR 11.40) also covers trains to Sintra and Cascais.
  • Metro runs 6:30 am to 1:00 am; the emergency number is 112.

Frequently asked questions

Which airports serve Lisbon?

Lisbon is served by Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS). Humberto Delgado Airport handled about 36.1 million passengers in 2025.

Do US citizens need a visa for Lisbon?

US citizens need a valid passport, but no visa, for stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. Your passport should be valid for at least three months after you plan to leave the Schengen Area (six months is recommended). The EU Entry/Exit System has been fully operational since 10 April 2026, so your fingerprints and a photo are taken at your first entry instead of a passport stamp. ETIAS, a travel authorisation costing €20 and valid for three years, is not required yet and has no confirmed start date, so check travel-europe.europa.eu before you fly.

When is the best time to visit Lisbon?

Visit Lisboa describes mild winters and hot summers moderated by the coast, with sunny, pleasant spring and autumn days.

How do I get from Humberto Delgado Airport to the city centre?

Metro red line (Aeroporto-Saldanha) from the airport to downtown, about 20 minutes, EUR 1.92 single plus EUR 0.50 for the rechargeable card.

Which US cities have nonstop flights to Lisbon?

Among the cities we cover, Boston (about 6h 35m) and New York (about 6h 50m) have nonstop service to Lisbon as of October 2026.

What currency is used in Lisbon?

Lisbon uses the euro (EUR).

Sources

Information checked in October 2026. Schedules, fares and entry rules change, so confirm with the airline or the official source before you travel.

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