Direct flight about 2 h 23
Lisbon from London Gatwick
Published 4 October 2026 · HolidayWow editors · Written with AI, numbers checked against our data ·
From London Gatwick, a nonstop flight gets you in Lisbon in about 2 h 23. You land at Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS), 5 miles from the destination, after 958 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 London Gatwick on your own
Plan a trip- Flight time from London Gatwick
- about 2 h 23
- Flight distance LGW to LIS
- 958 miles
- Nonstop from LGW
- Direct flight
- Best time to go
- June to September
Flight times estimated from the distance, nonstop routes according to OpenTravelData.
Choosing a flight from London Gatwick to Lisbon
Start with the journey from London Gatwick to Lisbon rather than the destination alone. HolidayWow presents live flight options from flight partners, allowing you to compare suitable choices on the page without relying on an estimated fare.
LondoniPhoto: Diliff · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
LisboniPhoto: tjabeljan · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsThink about how the flight fits the rest of your holiday. A morning departure can suit a family that wants the first day in the city, while a later service may suit a slower departure from home. Since schedules and fares change, keep the flight selection inside the live booking process and check the latest airport and airline details before travelling.
After landing, plan the connection to your accommodation as part of the same trip. Central Lisbon works well for travellers who want easy access to restaurants, viewpoints and city sights, while a stay elsewhere may suit people who prefer a quieter base. Add the transfer to the first stay so the full route remains visible from home to hotel.
LondoniPhoto: Diliff · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsLisboniPhoto: tjabeljan · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsPicking the best month for a Lisbon city break
Spring and early summer suit many first visits to Lisbon because the city offers pleasant daytime conditions for walking through its streets and hills. May brings 11 sunshine hours and 6 rain days in the climate record, while June offers 11 sunshine hours and 3 rain days. These are useful signals for choosing between sightseeing days and slower indoor or evening plans.
July and August are the warmest months in the climate data, each with daytime temperatures of 23 °C. They suit travellers who want warm city days, long daylight hours and time for coastal excursions. July records 12 sunshine hours and August records 11, making either month a practical choice for a holiday centred on outdoor activities.
Autumn brings good daytime temperatures, although rainfall becomes more frequent. September has a daytime temperature of 23 °C, 9 sunshine hours and 5 rain days. January is the coolest month at 15 °C by day and 11 °C at night, while November is the wettest month with 12 rain days. Use the monthly figures to match your preferred conditions to the type of holiday you want.
Lisbon neighbourhoods and a comfortable first stay
Lisbon rewards travellers who choose a base that matches their daily plans. Stay centrally when you want to reach restaurants, shops and major city sights with little planning. A base further out can suit a longer stay if you are comfortable with tram rides, metro travel or taxis and prefer returning to a calmer neighbourhood at night.
Treat the neighbourhood as part of the daily experience. The historic centre is convenient for sightseeing and evening meals, while higher residential areas may provide a restful base after a busy day among the hills. Check walking routes, transfer options and the places you most want to visit before choosing a stay, especially for a first trip with children or a larger group.
HolidayWow can place the first stay, airport transfer and chosen stops on one map. Drag a stop to another day, exchange a place or lighten the schedule after a long journey. This makes it easier to build a plan that works with the flight rather than treating Lisbon as an isolated list of sights.
From London Gatwick to Lisbon
From London Gatwick, Lisbon is {{dist.home:LGW}} away as the crow flies. From London Heathrow it is {{dist.home:LHR}}. From Manchester it is {{dist.home:MAN}}. For a trip out of London Gatwick, aim for May, June, July and August.
London Stansted lies {{dist.home:STN}} away. From Edinburgh it is {{dist.home:EDI}}. Door to door, the plan lines up the ride to the airport, the flight with live fares and the transfer on arrival.
Airports at the destination
Your nonstop flight from London Gatwick lands at Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS), 5 miles from the destination.
- LISLisbon Humberto Delgado Airport5 miles to the destination, about 2 h 23 from LGW, 958 miles of flightDirect
- CATCascais Airport12 miles to the destination, about 2 h 24 from LGW, 967 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 |
Lisbon through the year
Daytime highs range from 15 °C in January to 23 °C in July. 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
When people plan trips to 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 London Gatwick, nonstop flights in Lisbon leave from 8 other airports; the closest to London Gatwick is London Heathrow, with a flight time of about 2 h 24.
- LGWLisbon from London Gatwickabout 2 h 23 to LIS, nonstop
- LHRLisbon from London Heathrowabout 2 h 24 to LIS, nonstop
- LTNLisbon from London Lutonabout 2 h 27 to LIS, nonstop
- STNLisbon from London Stanstedabout 2 h 29 to LIS, nonstop
- BRSLisbon from Bristolabout 2 h 19 to LIS, nonstop
- BHXLisbon from Birminghamabout 2 h 28 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
The cards below pull today's partner prices for Lisbon in your currency, so the number you see is the one you pay.
Plan a relaxed Lisbon itinerary from arrival
Begin with a manageable first day after reaching Lisbon. Use a relaxed pace with one or two stops, placing a nearby meal, viewpoint or short walk around the arrival stay. The exact sequence depends on your flight and transfer, and adding those details later lets HolidayWow arrange the days around the actual landing date.
A balanced week can give each main neighbourhood its own day, with street walks and cultural stops grouped geographically. Reserve a lighter day for a tram journey, a viewpoint or time in a park, especially when travelling with children. A packed itinerary can add more sights for active travellers, yet leaving space around each stop makes the city easier to enjoy.
HolidayWow draws each day as a route with stops marked on the map. You can edit a day, move a stop or ask the side-panel assistant to make a change. The plan checker then reorders the day, helping the route remain practical while preserving the places and pace you selected.
Turn the Lisbon flight into a complete holiday
A city break can grow into a wider Portuguese itinerary if your dates and energy allow. Spend the main part of the holiday in Lisbon, then add another base for coastal scenery or a change of pace. The holiday planner can help organise UK bank holidays and leave days, which is useful when a short break needs to become a longer trip.
Flights, stays, tours and transport are available through partner links inside the plan, with live prices shown in pounds. The budget includes price watching for selected stays and tours, while groups can split costs. Keep the flight, accommodation and first transfer in the plan so everyone can see the full shape of the journey.
For a group journey, share one plan link and give each person the right viewing or editing role. Group members can comment and vote on changes, making it easier to settle the first stay, daily pace and activities together. The document vault also keeps tickets, confirmations and passports with the trip they belong to.
Lisbon from London Gatwick: frequently asked questions
How far is Lisbon from London Gatwick?
Include the journey to Gatwick, the flight and the transfer from Lisbon Airport to your first stay when checking the overall journey. HolidayWow can place all three parts of the route into the same map.
Which month is best for visiting Lisbon from London Gatwick?
May to September suits many outdoor holidays, with June offering 11 sunshine hours and 3 rain days. July and August provide the warmest climate figures, each with daytime temperatures of 23 °C. Choose according to the activities and conditions you prefer.
Can I add a hotel and airport transfer to my Lisbon flight?
Yes. Describe the trip in one sentence or by voice, then use live flight and partner booking options for the journey. HolidayWow can include the route home to Gatwick, the flight, the airport transfer and your first Lisbon stay in one editable plan.
Can I change the pace of my Lisbon itinerary?
Yes. Choose a relaxed, balanced or packed pace for the trip or individual days. Move stops, swap places and ask the side-panel assistant to revise a day. The plan checker reorders the route after each change, so your selected pace remains central to the holiday.
Does HolidayWow show live prices for flights from London Gatwick?
HolidayWow shows live prices through flight partners and provides a live price check for current options. It does not freeze a former fare into the page. Stays, tours and transport also use partner prices, with booking links available in your language and pounds.
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