Flights Lisbon → London
LIS → LHR
How long is the flight from Lisbon to London?
The flight from Lisbon (LIS) to London (LHR) takes about 2h 23m. 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 London, operating with a mix of Airbus aircraft including the A320, A321, and A319. The destination airport in London sees an impressive annual passenger traffic of 83,884,572, reflecting its significance as a major international travel hub.
The Lisbon (LIS) → London (LHR) route is operated by American Airlines, British Airways, TAP Portugal. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 15/100 (medium), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Lisbon the average ATFM delay is 1.1 minutes.
Heading to London: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Lisbon (LIS) to London (LHR) heads north-east for about 1,564 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 23m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Lisbon the average ATFM delay is 1.1 min (atfm); arriving into London it is 1.8 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines (AA) | 79% | 6 min | 1.1% |
| TAP Portugal (TP) | 73% | 17 min | 0.9% |
| British Airways (BA) | 66% | 31 min | 1.3% |
Airlines operating LIS-LHR
Frequently asked questions about LIS-LHR
The flight from Lisbon (LIS) to London (LHR) takes about 2h 23m. 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 varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 3 airlines: American Airlines, British Airways, TAP Portugal.
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The Lisbon-London route is about 1,564 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.
