Travelling from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 7 hours 15 minutes.
Lisbon is four hours ahead of Washington DC and follows the UTC+0 timezone.
You can choose from 22 weekly Washington Dulles International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport flights. The 17:00 departure with TAP Portugal is the earliest flight you can take. TAP Portugal operates the last service of the day at 23:30.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to board your IAD to LIS flight.
Travelling during a peak time like April? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
TAP Portugal offers direct flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Lisbon — and maybe even more of Portugal if your schedule allows.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with TAP Portugal on this route.
TAP Portugal is the most punctual carrier that offers IAD to LIS flights, with 68.33% of its services arriving on schedule.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Washington Dulles International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some great stopovers between IAD and LIS include:
Philadelphia International Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport
Mohamed V International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
Right now, P14,449 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Washington Dulles International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is P31,546. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from IAD to LIS if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
November is the cheapest month for flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from IAD to LIS.
Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
74.39% of flights leaving from Washington Dulles International Airport reach their destination on time.
To get to Washington Dulles International Airport from central Washington DC, it takes about 50 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 56 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport will take about 3 hours 25 minutes.
Have an early flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near IAD:
Arriving at Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
Reserve a hotel near LIS if you have a late Washington Dulles International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Lisbon Portela Airport rental car and discover Lisbon and beyond with your own set of wheels. Klass Wagen, Goldcar and OK Mobility are well-known companies you can book with here.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Lisbon Portela Airport around two weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to central Lisbon
Lisbon Portela Airport to central Lisbon has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour.
When to fly to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
June is the most popular month for flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Lisbon in January.
The warmest month in Lisbon is August, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from IAD to LIS in January. Temperatures average between 8ºC (46ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of Portugal
You've done Lisbon, now it's time to explore other parts of Portugal. Travel about 274 kilometres north to Porto to check off its leading sights. From Livraria Lello to Ribeira District and The Douro River, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 8 kilometres north-west of Lisbon, Amadora is another essential stop in Portugal. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Jardim Porta do Viveiro Alfragide, Jardim Caracol do Victor Alfragide and Jardim e estatua Eduardo Jorge.