Flying from Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS): what you need to know
Lisbon's timezone is UTC+0, which makes Lisbon four hours ahead of Bridgetown.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your BGI to LIS flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as March. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Grantley Adams International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between BGI and LIS:
Manchester Airport
Washington Dulles International Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
Right now, $1,203 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Grantley Adams International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $1,552. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from BGI to LIS, book early. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Grantley Adams International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport throughout the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
Save time looking for cheap flights from BGI to LIS by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Secure the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Grantley Adams International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI)
76.82% of flights leaving from Grantley Adams International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
To reach Grantley Adams International Airport from central Bridgetown, it takes around 25 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Have an early flight from Grantley Adams International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to BGI:
Arriving at Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Grantley Adams International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near LIS instead:
Follow your own route with a Lisbon Portela Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Klass Wagen, Goldcar or OK Mobility and venture far and wide through Lisbon and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Lisbon Portela Airport about two weeks in advance.
Getting from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to central Lisbon
Lisbon Portela Airport is roughly 10 kilometres from central Lisbon. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
June is the most popular month for flights from Grantley Adams International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Lisbon in January.
When reserving your flight from Grantley Adams International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Lisbon, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BGI to LIS in January. Average temperatures are between 8ºC (46ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of Portugal
Lisbon has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Portugal just waiting to be explored. Around 274 kilometres north of Lisbon, a visit to Porto will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Livraria Lello, Ribeira District and The Douro River.
Around 8 kilometres north-west of Lisbon, Amadora is another favourite stop in Portugal. Start your sightseeing at Jardim Porta do Viveiro Alfragide, Jardim Caracol do Victor Alfragide and Jardim e estatua Eduardo Jorge.
