Flying from Jeddah Airport (JED) to Lisbon Airport (LIS): what you need to know
The timezone in Lisbon is UTC+0, which is three hours behind Jeddah.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your JED to LIS flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Jeddah Airport to Lisbon Airport. Here are the top stopovers between JED and LIS:
Istanbul Airport
Madrid Airport
Cairo Airport
Handy information about Jeddah Airport (JED)
When it comes to Jeddah Airport's on-time performance, 75% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Jeddah Airport from central Jeddah, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
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Arriving at Lisbon Airport (LIS)
If you have a late Jeddah Airport to Lisbon Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near LIS:
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For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Lisbon Airport about two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Lisbon Airport (LIS) to central Lisbon
From Lisbon Airport, Lisbon is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Lisbon Airport (LIS)
August is the busiest month for flights from Jeddah Airport to Lisbon Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Lisbon in March.
Book your flight from Jeddah Airport to Lisbon Airport for August if you'd like to visit Lisbon during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from JED to LIS in January. Temperatures average between 8ºC (46ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of Portugal
Porto is just one of the many places in Portugal waiting to be explored after you've experienced Lisbon. Around 274 kilometres away to the north, its top attractions include Ribeira District, Rio Douro and Livraria Lello.
If you're ready to explore another major stop in Portugal, consider Amadora, about 8 kilometres north-west of Lisbon. Roman Villa, Park Fantasia and Palácio dos Condes da Lousã are the start of reasons to visit.