Flights Manchester → Lisbon
MAN → LIS
How long is the flight from Manchester to Lisbon?
The flight from Manchester (MAN) to Lisbon (LIS) takes about 2h 33m. 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 Manchester, whose airport opened in 1934, with the bustling city of Lisbon. Serving a highly trafficked destination airport that sees over thirty-one million passengers annually, this route operates using a mix of aircraft including Boeing 737-800 and Airbus A319/A320 models.
The Manchester (MAN) → Lisbon (LIS) route is operated by Ryanair, TAP Portugal. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 10.8/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Lisbon the average ATFM delay is 1.1 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Manchester the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes.
Heading to Lisbon: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Manchester (MAN) to Lisbon (LIS) heads south for about 1,702 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 33m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Manchester the average ATFM delay is 1.8 min (atfm); arriving into Lisbon it is 1.1 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryanair (FR) | 80% | 32 min | 2.2% |
| TAP Portugal (TP) | 73% | 17 min | 0.9% |
Airlines operating MAN-LIS
Airports
Frequently asked questions about MAN-LIS
The flight from Manchester (MAN) to Lisbon (LIS) takes about 2h 33m. 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 2 airlines: Ryanair, TAP Portugal.
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The Manchester-Lisbon route is about 1,702 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, UK261 compensation is £350, barring extraordinary circumstances.
