Flying from Esenboga International Airport (ESB) to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS): what you need to know
Around 5 hours 15 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Esenboga International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport.
Lisbon's timezone is UTC+0, which makes Lisbon three hours behind Ankara.
Flights from ESB to LIS start at 17:45 — the earliest with Pegasus. The latest departure is at 18:50 with Pegasus. Overall, you can take your pick of four weekly Esenboga International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Get to the airport on time to board your ESB to LIS flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Travelling to Lisbon (and then seeing more of Portugal!) is a cinch with Pegasus. This popular airline has direct flights from Esenboga International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport.
Pegasus is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Esenboga International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between ESB and LIS:
Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from Esenboga International Airport (ESB) to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Esenboga International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport flight is £61. A return ticket is currently £131. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Score cheap tickets from ESB to LIS by booking eight months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
July is the cheapest month for flights from Esenboga International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport. If you prefer to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
Picking up cheap flights from ESB to LIS is a cinch with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Esenboga International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport.
Handy information about Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
When it comes to Esenboga International Airport's on-time performance, 78.41% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To get to Esenboga International Airport from central Ankara, it takes around 35 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 17 miles from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near ESB? If you're catching an early flight from Esenboga International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
If you have a late Esenboga International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near LIS:
Pick up a Lisbon Portela Airport rental car and discover Lisbon and beyond with your own wheels. Klass Wagen, Goldcar and OK Mobility are popular providers to choose from here.
Booking your ride from Lisbon Portela Airport about two weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to central Lisbon
From Lisbon Portela Airport, Lisbon is approximately 6 miles away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour.
When to fly to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
The quietest month for a flight from Esenboga International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport is January, while June is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Lisbon based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Lock in your flight from Esenboga International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport for August if you'd like to go to Lisbon during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ESB to LIS in January. Average temperatures are between 8ºC (46ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of Portugal
Lisbon has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Portugal you'll want to see. Around 170 miles north of Lisbon, a trip to Porto will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Livraria Lello, Ribeira District and The Douro River.
Amadora is another essential stop in Portugal and is around 5 miles north-west of Lisbon. No journey is complete without a visit to Jardim Porta do Viveiro Alfragide, Jardim Caracol do Victor Alfragide and Jardim e estatua Eduardo Jorge.
