Belem Tower in Lisbon floodlit at night on the Tagus River shore

Cheap flights to Portugal

Portugal has become one of Europe's hottest destinations, and Lisbon is one of the closest European capitals to the US East Coast. Lisbon and Porto both have international airports, making it easy to plan an open-jaw trip through the country.

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Airports in Portugal

LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado · LisbonOPO Porto Francisco Sá Carneiro · PortoFAO Faro · Faro

TAP Air Portugal is the national carrier and a Star Alliance member, with a large network to North America. Several major US airlines also serve Lisbon, and some serve Porto.

Cheap flights to cities in Portugal

When airfare to Portugal is cheapest

Fares to Portugal are typically lower from November to March, apart from the holidays. Spring and autumn are pleasant shoulder seasons, while summer is peak.

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Frequently asked questions

Which airport should I fly into for Portugal?

Lisbon (LIS) has the most international flights. Porto (OPO) is best for northern Portugal, and Faro (FAO) for the Algarve.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Portugal?

Winter outside the holidays usually offers the lowest fares. Summer is the busiest and often most expensive season.

How far is Lisbon from Porto?

They are roughly 300 km apart, and trains between them are frequent, typically taking about three hours.