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Planning a trip from Madrid to Lisbon? Current fares start at €16 - a solid entry point for a flight to Portugal. Several airlines compete on this route, which helps keep fares relatively stable. The cheapest fare is non-stop, so no connection time to factor into your schedule. The flight typically takes around 1h 6min. Use the price calendar to identify your cheapest month, then click through to compare live seat availability.
Price patterns on the Madrid to Lisbon route tend to spike during school holidays and public holiday weekends. Booking 4-6 weeks out generally balances availability and price well on this route. If your travel dates are flexible, check the price calendar for the lowest-priced months before searching for specific flights. See all flights from Madrid to Portugal→
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Cheapest month to fly
- October 2026€16DirectCheapest
Based on tracked fares, October is the cheapest month to fly this route at around €16.
Prices last updated: September 2026
October in Lisbon
Avg 20°C~14 rainy days
Historical averages from Open-Meteo. Shown for the cheapest travel month.
Entry requirements for Portugal
EU passportFree movement (EU/Schengen)
US passportVisa-free, 90 days
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Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) — 7 km from city centre
Metro Red Linearound 20-25 min
Taxi/ridesharearound 15-25 min
About Lisbon
Lisbon is built across seven hills above the Tagus estuary, giving the city a vertical quality — trams climbing steep cobbled lanes, panoramic miradouros (viewpoints) at the top of each hill, and the wide river visible from almost everywhere. The historic quarters of Alfama, Mouraria, and Graca cluster around the Sao Jorge Castle on the highest hill; the 25 de Abril suspension bridge across the Tagus is so similar to the Golden Gate that it was designed by the same company. Belem, 6 km west of the centre, contains the Torre de Belem, the Jeronimos Monastery, and the original Pasteis de Belem bakery — the source of the custard tarts that the whole country makes its own version of. Fado music is best heard at a small house (casa de fado) in Alfama rather than a tourist restaurant on the main street; the genuine venues are small, personal, and require a reservation. Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) is served from most European cities by TAP Air Portugal, Ryanair, easyJet, and Vueling; TAP in particular runs regular promotional fares to North American and South American connections via Lisbon that can be significantly cheaper than other transatlantic routes. For inbound European flights, October-March is consistently the best value window; July-August adds a 40-60% premium and the city's outdoor dining and viewpoint culture is less enjoyable in extreme heat anyway. Sintra (40 min by train), with its Pena Palace and Moorish castle, is the strongest day trip; the Arrabida Nature Reserve and Setubal peninsula are 45 minutes south by road for beaches.
Where to stay in Lisbon
How the main neighbourhoods compare, based on trip type.
- AlfamaBest for first visit
The oldest neighbourhood in Lisbon, built on the hillside east of the Baixa, is where most first-time visitors gravitate - and for good reason. The Castelo de Sao Jorge sits at the top, the Museu do Fado is at the river end, and the Portas do Sol viewpoint looks across the terracotta rooftops toward the Tagus. The 28 tram runs through the neighbourhood and is the most pleasant way to arrive from the Baixa. Alfama is noisy in summer evenings when the streets fill with crowds after dark - worth factoring in for light sleepers.
Metro: No metro; Tram 28, 12E · Airport: Around 30-35 min by metro to the city centre · Historic, hilly, atmospheric
- Chiado / Bairro AltoBest for a weekend
Chiado is central Lisbon's most comfortable commercial and cultural neighbourhood for a 2-3 night stay. The Bertrand bookshop (one of the world's oldest continuously operating bookshops), the Museu do Chiado, and a concentration of good restaurants are all here. Bairro Alto immediately above transforms into the city's main bar neighbourhood after 22:00 - the streets fill with people moving between small bars and continue late into the night. The combination of daytime culture and evening nightlife makes the area around Largo do Chiado one of the most efficient bases in the city.
Metro: Lines Green and Blue (Baixa-Chiado) · Airport: Around 20-25 min by metro · Cultural by day, lively bars by night
- MourariaBest for remote workers
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a flight from Madrid to Lisbon cost?
The cheapest fare currently available from Madrid to Lisbon is €16. Prices on this route vary by season, day of week, and how far in advance you book. The month-by-month price calendar on this page shows exactly when fares are highest and lowest, so you can pick the most cost-effective window before searching for specific dates. Fares are refreshed regularly as our flight partners publish new availability.
Are there direct flights from Madrid to Lisbon?
Yes - non-stop flights are currently available from Madrid to Lisbon. The cheapest direct fare starts at €16, making it a convenient option if you want to avoid layover time. Direct flights are generally quicker and less stressful, especially for shorter trips to Portugal. Click through to the booking site to check live availability and schedules for your dates.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Madrid to Lisbon?
Prices on this route typically dip during shoulder-season months, away from school holidays and public holiday windows. Mid-week departures - particularly Tuesday to Thursday - tend to be cheaper than flights on Fridays and Sundays from Madrid. The month-by-month price calendar above is the fastest way to identify the cheapest window - look for the months with the lowest fares before committing to travel dates. Booking 3-6 weeks in advance generally offers the best balance of price and seat availability on this route.