Cheap Flights from Lisbon to Istanbul

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      Flight deals from Lisbon to Istanbul

      Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Lisbon Airport to Istanbul Airport? If you want to travel next month, round-trip fares start from AED 773. Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.
      How did we find these deals? The deals you see here are the lowest prices for flight tickets from Lisbon to Istanbul found in the last 4 days, and are subject to change and availability.

      Find the cheapest month to fly from Lisbon to Istanbul

      We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Lisbon to Istanbul flights are currently cheapest in December.

      Direct flights from Lisbon to Istanbul

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      LATAM Airlines
      Malaysia Airlines
      Singapore Airlines
      TAP Air Portugal
      Thai Airways
      Turkish Airlines

      Lisbon to Istanbul: Alternative routes

      Compare routes from Lisbon to Istanbul below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Istanbul.

      Lisbon to Istanbul: Flight information

      The things to know before you go.
      Cheapest flight foundAED 335
      Cheapest month to flyDecember
      Average flight time4 hrs, 46 mins
      Most popular airlineTurkish Airlines
      Average flights per week94

      Finding cheap flights from Lisbon to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

      The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Lisbon to Istanbul is AED 732. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
      4 hours and 46 minutes is the average flight time from Lisbon to Istanbul.
      Turkish Airlines, Thai Airways and IndiGo fly direct from Lisbon to Istanbul.
      There are 94 flights per week flying from Lisbon to Istanbul, as of October 2026.
      The cheapest month to fly from Lisbon to Istanbul is usually January.
      After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Lisbon Airport to Istanbul Airport on Sunday, January 10, 2027.
      Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 46 minutes.
      We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Istanbul but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

      We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Istanbul is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

      Currently, Wizz Air and Turkish Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Istanbul.

      Flying from Lisbon Airport (LIS) to Istanbul Airport (IST): what you need to know

      • Book a direct flight from Lisbon Airport to Istanbul Airport and you'll be traveling for an average of 4 hours 45 minutes.

      • Istanbul is three hours ahead of Lisbon and observes the UTC+3 timezone.

      • Flights from LIS to IST start at 05:55 — the first with Turkish Airlines. The last service of the day is at 16:45 with Turkish Airlines. In total, you can take your pick of 21 weekly Lisbon Airport to Istanbul Airport flights.

      • To ensure you get on your LIS to IST flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.

      • Flying during a peak time like August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

      • Jetting into Istanbul (and then seeing more of Türkiye (Turkey)!) is easy with Turkish Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from Lisbon Airport to Istanbul Airport.

      • Turkish Airlines is the airline most travelers choose for this route.

      • Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Lisbon Airport to Istanbul Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between LIS and IST:

        • Barcelona Airport

        • Nice Airport

        • Toulouse Airport

      Handy information about Lisbon Airport (LIS)

      • 56% of flights that depart Lisbon Airport make it to their destination on time.

      • To reach Lisbon Airport from central Lisbon, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 8 kilometers from the airport to the city center.

      • The journey on public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.

      • Get your vacation off to a hassle-free start by staying near LIS. Whether you're taking an early flight from Lisbon Airport to Istanbul Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:

      Arriving at Istanbul Airport (IST)

      Getting from Istanbul Airport (IST) to central Istanbul

      • Istanbul Airport is roughly 40 kilometers from central Istanbul. Driving there takes about 45 minutes.

      • Traveling to the center by public transport will take you around 1 hour 10 minutes.

      When to fly to Istanbul Airport (IST)

      • August is the busiest month for flights from Lisbon Airport to Istanbul Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Istanbul in March.

      • Book your flight from Lisbon Airport to Istanbul Airport for July if you want to explore Istanbul during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).

      • If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LIS to IST in January. Average temperatures are between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) then.

      Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

      • Ankara is just one of the many places in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Istanbul. Around 354 kilometers away to the east, popular attractions include The Roman Theatre, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.

      • Around 322 kilometers south-west of Istanbul, Izmir is another favorite stop in Türkiye (Turkey). Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square.

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