Flights Lisbon → Frankfurt
LIS → FRA
How long is the flight from Lisbon to Frankfurt?
The flight from Lisbon (LIS) to Frankfurt (FRA) takes about 2h 46m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route connects Lisbon to Frankfurt, operating with a mix of Airbus aircraft including the A321, A319, and A320. Frankfurt Airport, the destination, serves over 61.5 million passengers annually, making it one of Europe's busiest hubs.
The Lisbon (LIS) → Frankfurt (FRA) route is operated by Lufthansa Cargo, TAP Portugal. Across 96 flights monitored in recent months, n/a% arrived on time (within 15 min of schedule), with an average delay of n/a minutes. The cancellation rate is 0.00%. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 14.7/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Frankfurt the average ATFM delay is 2.1 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Lisbon the average ATFM delay is 1.1 minutes.
Heading to Frankfurt: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Lisbon (LIS) to Frankfurt (FRA) heads north-east for about 1,873 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 46m.
Departures from Lisbon on this leg cluster in the midday window: about 43% of LIS-FRA flights take off then.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Lisbon the average ATFM delay is 1.1 min (atfm); arriving into Frankfurt it is 2.1 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa Cargo (LH) | 74% | 21 min | 0.0% |
| TAP Portugal (TP) | 73% | 17 min | 0.9% |
Airlines operating LIS-FRA
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Frequently asked questions about LIS-FRA
The flight from Lisbon (LIS) to Frankfurt (FRA) takes about 2h 46m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate on Lisbon-Frankfurt is 0.00% across 96 monitored flights.
The route is operated by 2 airlines: Lufthansa Cargo, TAP Portugal.
Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Frankfurt, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.
The Lisbon-Frankfurt route is about 1,873 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €400, barring extraordinary circumstances.
