Portugal Flight Tips

   Top Airlines That Fly To Portugal

Find cheap flights & plane tickets to Portugal with Jetsetz.  Jetsetz is an airline consolidator that specializes in cheap flights to Portugal.  As a consolidator, Jetsetz compares top airlines & travel websites to find the cheapest flights to Portugal.  Some of the top airlines that fly to Portugal are Tap Air Portugal, Iberia, Aer Lingus, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, United Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Lufthansa, Brussels Airlines, KLM and Turkish Airlines to name a few.  Most of these airlines offer cheap non-stop flights to Portugal as well as direct flights to Portugal through various airports located in the United States, Canada, UK and Europe. Jetsetz also works with international airlines that offer cheap one-way flights to Portugal.

   Largest Airports In Portugal

The best way to find cheap flights to Portugal is to book your flights to the Lisbon Portela International Airport (LIS). The Lisbon Portela International Airport is the largest airport in Portugal and is the primary gateway into country. The large amount of airlines that fly to the Lisbon Portela International Airport makes it the best airport to search for cheap flights to Portugal. If you are searching for flights to the Lisbon Portela International Airport, please enter the airport code LIS into the arrival city search box. This will narrow your flight search to the Lisbon Portela International Airport. For more information on the Lisbon Portela International Airport, please visit the Airport Information section below.

   Best Time To Fly To Portugal

The best time to fly to Portugal is between April – August.  This is the prime time to travel to Portugal as the weather is pleasant, and the prices for flights are cheaper than the peak travel season. October - December is the low season and is the best time to find cheap flights to Portugal.  November is the cheapest month to fly to Portugal.  If you are planning to fly during these times, be sure to book your flight at least 60 days prior to your departure date to get the cheapest fare. Summer is the peak travel season, with the most expensive prices on flights to Portugal.

   Cheap Flights From Portugal

The Lisbon Portela International Airport’s central location makes it a great airport to find cheap flights from Portugal. There are numerous international airlines that offer cheap flights departing from the Lisbon Portela International Airport (LIS). If you plan to fly within Portugal, you will need to catch a domestic flight departing from the Lisbon Portela International Airport. Most domestic flights throughout Portugal are handled by Tap Air Portugal and Ryanair. To catch your flight from the Lisbon Portela International Airport, you will need to move from the International terminal to the Domestic terminal. Depending on where you are located in the terminal, you also may need to check your bag through customs and security, so be sure to give yourself at least 2 hours to connect to your domestic flight within the airport.

   Portugal Airport Transportation

If you choose to fly into the Lisbon International Airport, you will need to work out your ground transportation. The Lisbon International Airport is located 9 km of Lisbon city center.  The best way to travel from the Lisbon International Airport to the Lisbon city center is by the metro, taxi, shuttles, private car or by rental car. The metro takes 25 minutes to travel from the Lisbon International Airport to the Lisbon city center. The public transportation system in general, is great in Lisbon. You can get anywhere by taxi, bus or car rental once you arrive in the city center. If you are planning on traveling to other cities within Portugal, you will probably want to hire a rental car. You can either rent a car at the Lisbon International Airport or take public transportation into the city center and rent a car at one of the rental car offices located throughout Lisbon.   

   Portugal Tourist Information 

Meandering through the cobblestone streets and getting lost in the Alfama, Chiado or the chic Bairoo Alto neighborhoods, eating tapas, wine tasting, and eating Pasteis de natas’, a Portuguese tart, is what you do in Lisbon.  Surfing is popular in Portugal, and Ericeira the small fishing village is the place for waves and fresh local Portuguese seafood. Drive or take a train out to Cascais, a quaint fishing village and one of richest areas in Portugal.  Algarve in Southern Portugal is a long stretch of towns and beaches form Lagos to Faro. From here you can take a ferry to Madeira, a trendy area known for its popular annual New Year’s Eve parties.  Porto situated along the Douro River, is a World Heritage Site with one of the oldest historical centers in Europe.  The fertile Douro Region in North Portugal is the Napa Valley of Portugal a short distance from Porto.  Your Portugal itinerary must include a day trip to Sintra, an adorable colorful village with a fairytale castle, surrounded by lush gardens, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.