How to get from Istanbul Airport to Lisbon
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
4h 50m
direct
Flight
€273
Cheapest
8h 20m
1 transfer
Flight
€108
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 15 Sep 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Istanbul Airport to Lisbon. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 8h 20m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 3237 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €92, on Sun, Sep 13.
This fare comes from a search on September 11, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
3237 km
Istanbul Airport to Lisbon: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Istanbul → Ankaraflight
Pegasus Airlines·1h - 2Ankara → LisbonflightPegasus Airlines·3h 20m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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Departure and arrival
Operators seen on these journeys
Pegasus AirlinesIstanbul-Ankara, Ankara-LisbonSee live options and dates →
Turkish AirlinesIstanbul Airport-Lisbon Humberto DelgadoSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Istanbul Airport to Lisbon works
Start with a Pegasus Airlines flight from Istanbul to Lisbon, connecting in Ankara, about 8h 20m. In total it's roughly €108 over 8h 20m, 1 transfer.
Istanbul Airport to Lisbon: common questions
How long does it take to get from Istanbul Airport to Lisbon?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 8h 20m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Lisbon from Istanbul Airport?
About 3237 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Istanbul Airport to Lisbon cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €121 to €217. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Istanbul Airport to Lisbon?
The most useful route we found connects: 1 transfer, 8h 20m in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Istanbul Airport to Lisbon?
About 8h 20m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Istanbul Airport and Lisbon?
Istanbul Airport is SAW and Lisbon is LIS, so this route is usually written SAW to LIS.
Which operators run Istanbul Airport to Lisbon?
On this route you travel with Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines.
What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul Airport to Lisbon?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Pegasus Airlines
Route calculated: 15 Sep 2026
Prices checked: 11 Sep 2026