Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS): what you need to know
Lisbon is four hours ahead of Detroit and observes the UTC+0 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your DTW to LIS flight.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're traveling during a high season in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between DTW and LIS:
Philadelphia International Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pearson International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport flight is AED 836. A round-trip ticket right now is AED 1,863. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap tickets from DTW to LIS, book in advance. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport across each month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your dates are flexible.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from DTW to LIS by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport.
Handy information about Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
DTW is located at 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
When it comes to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport's on-time performance, 75.1% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Detroit to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is approximately 32 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to DTW? If you're catching an early flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near LIS instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Lisbon Portela Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Klass Wagen, Goldcar or OK Mobility to explore Lisbon and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Lisbon Portela Airport around two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to central Lisbon
Lisbon Portela Airport is approximately 10 kilometers from the center of Lisbon. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
It takes around 1 hour when traveling by public transport.
When to fly to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport. June is the busiest month to head to Lisbon. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in January.
Before locking in your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Lisbon, with the temperature ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Look for cheap tickets from DTW to LIS sometime then if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Portugal
Lisbon is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Portugal you'll want to see. About 274 kilometers north of Lisbon, a visit to Porto will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Livraria Lello, Ribeira District and The Douro River.
If you want to check out another corner of Portugal, head for Amadora, roughly 8 kilometers north-west of Lisbon. Jardim Porta do Viveiro Alfragide, Jardim Caracol do Victor Alfragide and Jardim e estatua Eduardo Jorge are key highlights.