Direct flight about 2 h 19
Lisbon from Bristol
Published 4 October 2026 · HolidayWow editors · Written with AI, numbers checked against our data ·
From Bristol, a nonstop flight gets you in Lisbon in about 2 h 19. You land at Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS), 5 miles from the destination, after 925 miles of flight.
In Lisbon, the best time for a trip is June to September, with daytime highs up to 23 °C and the sea up to 19 °C.
7 days in Lisbon in August, Beach and hiking, from Bristol on your own
Plan a trip- Flight time from Bristol
- about 2 h 19
- Flight distance BRS to LIS
- 925 miles
- Nonstop from BRS
- Direct flight
- Best time to go
- June to September
Flight times estimated from the distance, nonstop routes according to OpenTravelData.
Choosing your flight from Bristol to Lisbon
Start with the practical part of the journey: your departure airport, preferred travel dates and the amount of time you want in Lisbon. Bristol Airport keeps the trip direct for many travellers, while airlines and flight schedules can change. The page presents live partner prices in GBP, allowing you to compare suitable options as they are shown rather than rely on an old fare estimate.
LisboniPhoto: tjabeljan · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
BristoliPhoto: mattbuck ( category ) · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsLook at the shape of your trip as well as the fare. A straightforward outbound journey can make a short city break easier to enjoy, while different return times may suit a longer weekend or a holiday combined with another Portuguese destination. Add your dates within HolidayWow after the initial plan, and each day card can then show its weekday along with relevant trip information.
Allow room around the flights for the journey to Bristol Airport and the transfer into Lisbon. A direct flight forms the central part of the door to door journey, while your home address, airport ride, flight and transfer to the first stay can sit together in one plan. This gives every part of the route a clear place before departure.
LisboniPhoto: tjabeljan · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsBristoliPhoto: mattbuck ( category ) · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsPicking a Lisbon season that feels right
Spring offers a balanced introduction to Lisbon, with April recording daytime temperatures of 17 °C, nine sunshine hours and warmer evenings at 13 °C. May brings longer sunshine and daytime warmth of 20 °C, making it useful for travellers who want more outdoor time while keeping Lisbon visits balanced with rest and time in cafés.
RainiPhoto: Ermell · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsSummer brings the strongest warmth and the driest climate pattern in the annual data. June reaches 21 °C by day, while July and August reach 23 °C. July records 12 sunshine hours and one rain day, making it a natural choice for sightseeing, viewpoints and longer walks. September stays warm at 23 °C and offers nine sunshine hours, with a useful balance between daytime activity and slightly cooler conditions.
Autumn and winter suit travellers who prefer a gentler pace. October has 21 °C daytime temperatures and seven sunshine hours, while November brings more rain but daytime warmth of 18 °C. January is the coolest month at 15 °C by day and 11 °C at night. Choose the atmosphere that matches your holiday rather than treating one month as the standard choice for everyone.
RainiPhoto: Ermell · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsBuilding a first week around Lisbon
For a three day visit, base yourself in central Lisbon and keep the first day simple. Explore the Baixa and Chiado districts, pause for lunch, then continue towards the waterfront. A tram ride or walking route can connect several sights without turning the day into a constant transfer. Alfama works well for a later wander, with its lanes, viewpoints and tiled buildings rewarding a slower pace.
Use the middle day for Belém and the riverside. The Jerónimos Monastery, Belém Tower and the Monument to the Discoveries give the day a clear theme, while the open spaces near the water make it easy to adjust the pace. In warmer weather, continue towards the coastal outlook or return to central Lisbon for dinner. The planner can set a balanced pace with two to three stops per day.
For seven days, central Lisbon makes a convenient first base, with another stay useful if you want time in another Portuguese city or along the coast. Add Alfama, Estrela and Belém across the early days, then reserve a relaxed block for food, markets, shops and revisiting favourite streets. Keep one day light after a busy walking day and use the map to reorder stops when plans change.
From Bristol to Lisbon
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LondoniPhoto: Diliff · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsFrom Manchester it is {{dist.home:MAN}}. London Stansted lies {{dist.home:STN}} away. Door to door, the plan lines up the ride to the airport, the flight with live fares and the transfer on arrival.
LondoniPhoto: Diliff · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsAirports at the destination
Your nonstop flight from Bristol lands at Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS), 5 miles from the destination.
- LISLisbon Humberto Delgado Airport5 miles to the destination, about 2 h 19 from BRS, 925 miles of flightDirect
- CATCascais Airport12 miles to the destination, about 2 h 20 from BRS, 931 miles of flight
Best time to travel in Lisbon
In Lisbon, the best time for a trip is June to September, with daytime highs up to 23 °C and the sea up to 19 °C. The sea reaches 19 °C in August.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day °C | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 18 | 16 |
| Night °C | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 12 |
| Sea °C | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 |
| Sun h/day | 5 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 5 |
| Rain days | 11 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 12 | 10 |
When to go to Lisbon
The warmest month is July with 23 °C, the coolest January with 15 °C. Rain is rarest in July (1 days) and most frequent in November (12 days). The sunniest month is July with 12 hours a day.
The sea stays fresh all year, peaking at 19 °C in August, so the coast is for walks, views and seafood. For walking and sightseeing in pleasant warmth, aim for May, June, July, August, September and October.
- January: 15 °C, sea 15 °C, 11 rain days, 5 h of sun
- February: 15 °C, sea 14 °C, 9 rain days, 6 h of sun
- March: 16 °C, sea 15 °C, 10 rain days, 8 h of sun
- April: 17 °C, sea 15 °C, 10 rain days, 9 h of sun
- May: 20 °C, sea 16 °C, 6 rain days, 11 h of sun
- June: 21 °C, sea 18 °C, 3 rain days, 11 h of sun
- July: 23 °C, sea 18 °C, 1 rain day, 12 h of sun
- August: 23 °C, sea 19 °C, 1 rain day, 11 h of sun
- September: 23 °C, sea 19 °C, 5 rain days, 9 h of sun
- October: 21 °C, sea 18 °C, 9 rain days, 7 h of sun
- November: 18 °C, sea 17 °C, 12 rain days, 5 h of sun
- December: 16 °C, sea 16 °C, 10 rain days, 5 h of sun
Busy and quiet months in Lisbon
Search interest for Lisbon peaks in September and is lowest in December, based on monthly search volumes.
How to shape a May day in Lisbon
Mornings suit an unhurried walk through the old streets or along the water. The warmest hours, at 20 °C, are perfect for being outside. Evenings drop to 15 °C, so plan dinner somewhere warm and keep a layer handy.
Packing for Lisbon in July
With 23 °C by day and 18 °C at night and 1 rain days in July, pack for changeable mild weather. Your plan builds this list for you and updates it when you change the dates.
- Comfortable walking shoes
- A warm layer for the evenings
- A travel adapter for your chargers
Weather in Lisbon month by month
- January15 °C
15 °C - February15 °C14 °C
- March16 °C15 °C
- April17 °C15 °C
- May20 °C16 °C
- June21 °C18 °C
- July23 °C18 °C
- August23 °C19 °C
- September23 °C19 °C
- October21 °C18 °C
- November18 °C17 °C
- December16 °C16 °C
Nonstop flights in Lisbon from other airports
Besides Bristol, nonstop flights in Lisbon leave from 8 other airports; the closest to Bristol is Birmingham, with a flight time of about 2 h 28.
- BRSLisbon from Bristolabout 2 h 19 to LIS, nonstop
- BHXLisbon from Birminghamabout 2 h 28 to LIS, nonstop
- LHRLisbon from London Heathrowabout 2 h 24 to LIS, nonstop
- LTNLisbon from London Lutonabout 2 h 27 to LIS, nonstop
- LGWLisbon from London Gatwickabout 2 h 23 to LIS, nonstop
- STNLisbon from London Stanstedabout 2 h 29 to LIS, nonstop
- MANLisbon from Manchesterabout 2 h 34 to LIS, nonstop
- EDILisbon from Edinburghabout 2 h 51 to LIS, nonstop
- GLALisbon from Glasgowabout 2 h 49 to LIS, nonstop
Flight times estimated from the distance, nonstop routes according to OpenTravelData.
Prices for Lisbon
Stays, tours and flights for Lisbon show their live price from our partners, in your currency, right below. We never estimate a price: what you see is what the partner charges today.
Getting around Lisbon after landing
Lisbon rewards a mixture of walking and public transport. Many central areas are compact, but hills and tiled streets can make a relaxed pace important, especially during the warmer months. Plan each day around a neighbourhood rather than a long checklist of distant sights. This creates easier connections between meals, viewpoints, museums and time spent simply watching city life.
Add the transfer from Lisbon Airport to your first stay as part of the HolidayWow route. The planner can connect your home, Bristol Airport, the flight and the arrival transfer in one sequence. Once Lisbon is selected, you can edit individual days, move a stop, replace an activity or choose a lighter day. The route updates after each change, keeping the map consistent with your decisions.
Live weather and price information can be added when you enter dates. Those details help you decide whether an outdoor stop suits the day and which accommodation or activity options fit your plan. Partner links display live prices in GBP and support booking within the journey. Keep your preferred pace visible, especially when sharing the route with family or friends who want different amounts of sightseeing.
Turning a Bristol flight into a shared holiday
A Bristol departure makes it easy to organise a city break with friends or family before you leave. Describe the holiday in a sentence or use voice input, including Lisbon, your travel month, group and preferred pace. HolidayWow reads those details and creates a map first plan, with each stop pinned and every day arranged as a route.
The Bank Holiday planner helps connect UK public holidays and leave days with a longer trip. The usual holiday allowance of 28 days gives useful context when deciding how much leave to use, while half term, Easter, summer and Christmas can shape when families travel. Add your dates later if you are still comparing possibilities, then move each day into the arrangement that works for the group.
Share the finished plan through one link, with roles for viewing and editing. Companions can comment, suggest changes and vote on activities. A trip budget, price watch and cost splitting can support group decisions, while the packing list and checklist draw on the plan, month and climate. The document vault also gives tickets, passports and confirmations a home alongside the holiday.
Lisbon from Bristol: frequently asked questions
How far is Lisbon from Bristol Airport?
Treat this as a planning reference rather than a travel-time estimate. Bristol Airport is the departure point named for this route, and your Bristol home address, airport journey, flight and Lisbon transfer can be brought together in the HolidayWow plan.
Which month works well for a Bristol to Lisbon flight?
May through September suits travellers seeking warm days and stronger sunshine. July and August are the warmest months, while September combines daytime warmth with a comfortable balance for walking. April offers a gentler city-break rhythm, and winter brings quieter seasonal character with cooler evenings and a stronger café focus.
Can I edit a Lisbon itinerary after creating it?
Yes. HolidayWow lets you drag a stop to another day, replace a place or make a day lighter. The plan checker reorders the route after each change. You can also select a relaxed, balanced or packed pace for the whole trip or for individual days, which makes shared itineraries easier to adapt.
Where should I stay for a short Lisbon visit?
Central Lisbon is a strong base for a short visit because it places everyday meals, transport and many central sights within easy reach. Baixa, Chiado and nearby areas suit first visits, while Alfama rewards slower wandering. For a longer break, consider a second base that matches another interest, such as the coast or a different Portuguese city.
Can I see live flight and stay prices from Bristol?
The page shows live partner prices for flights, stays, tours and transport in GBP. You can open the relevant partner link or use the live price check within your plan. Dates can be added at the planning stage or later, giving you a connected view of the Bristol to Lisbon journey, your stay and daily activities.
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