Lyon to Lisbon flights
Lisbon lies 1,389 km (863 mi) south-west of Lyon, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 32 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.
| Lyon | Lisbon | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | France | Portugal |
| Population | 520,774 | 517,802 |
| Elevation | 173 m (568 ft) | 68 m (223 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) | UTC+1 (Europe/Lisbon) |
| Nearest large airport | LYS, 19 km out | LIS, 6 km out |
Clocks in Lisbon are 1 h behind Lyon right now, so a 2 h 32 min journey lands only 1 h 32 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Lisbon
Crossing from France into Portugal: sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +351; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Airports at each end
Leaving Lyon
Lyon is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS), 19 km (12 mi) from the centre, whose 13,124-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport (GNB, 57 km), Chambéry Aix les Bains airport (CMF, 81 km), Annecy Meythet airport (NCY, 99 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 Lyon?
1,389 km (863 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Lyon.
How long does it take to get from Lyon to Lisbon by air?
About 2 h 32 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lyon and Lisbon?
Lisbon is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Lisbon against Europe/Paris).
Which airports are used for Lyon to Lisbon flights?
Typically Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) 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.