Barcelona to Lisbon flights
Lisbon lies 1,006 km (625 mi) west of Barcelona, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 2 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Barcelona | Lisbon | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Spain | Portugal |
| Population | 1.7 million | 517,802 |
| Elevation | 47 m (154 ft) | 68 m (223 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) | UTC+1 (Europe/Lisbon) |
| Nearest large airport | BCN, 12 km out | LIS, 6 km out |
Clocks in Lisbon are 1 h behind Barcelona right now, so a 2 h 2 min journey lands only 1 h 2 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Lisbon
Crossing from Spain into Portugal: the dialling code becomes +351; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Airports at each end
Leaving Barcelona
Barcelona is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 11,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Girona-Costa Brava Airport (GRO, 76 km), Reus Airport (REU, 87 km).
Arriving in Lisbon
Lisbon is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 12,500-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Cascais Airport (CAT, 18 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport | LIS | 6 km (4 mi) | 12,500 ft | 374 ft |
| Cascais Airport (regional) | CAT | 18 km (11 mi) | 4,593 ft | 325 ft |
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Staying in Lisbon
Our booking partner lists 6,748+ places to stay in Lisbon (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 797 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (488), and 56 are five-star. Across 871 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.6 out of 10. Guests have left 1,749,862 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Lisbon from Barcelona?
1,006 km (625 mi) in a straight line, west of Barcelona.
How long does it take to get from Barcelona to Lisbon by air?
About 2 h 2 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Barcelona and Lisbon?
Lisbon is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Lisbon against Europe/Madrid).
Which airports are used for Barcelona to Lisbon flights?
Typically Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS); Lisbon also has CAT.
What currency do I need in Lisbon?
The Euro (EUR).
Where can I stay in Lisbon?
Our booking partner lists 6,748+ places to stay in Lisbon, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.