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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Lisbon to Istanbul Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 5:55 am and lands at 10:44 am
• Latest: departs at 5:05 pm and lands at 9:54 pm.

The flight takes about 4h 49m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Lisbon to Istanbul Airport:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Lisbon to Istanbul Airport takes 4h 49m, covering 1,994 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Lisbon to Istanbul Airport range from $424 to $571, with an average of $474 over the past 12 months. Anything below $424 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 17% above the $474 route average. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $130 round-trip via Madrid Barajas (MAD), compared to $506 for nonstop.

Turkish Airlines is the only airline operating Lisbon to Istanbul Airport flights. 85% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $36–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Turkish Airlines and TAP AIR PORTUGAL. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Lisbon to Istanbul Airport flights, with 67% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Lisbon to Istanbul Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $177, which is 36% below the typical average for this route.

Istanbul Airport (IST) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $10 for economy cars. Top options include:

• CIRCULAR
• Avec Car Rental
• Ok Mobility
• Alamo
• Autounion Car Rental

Flights from Lisbon to Istanbul Airport usually depart from Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) and arrive at Istanbul (IST).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Lisbon to Istanbul Airport route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 54m.

One-stop flights from Lisbon to Istanbul Airport most commonly connect through:

• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) - 30% of one-stop connections
• Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) - 24% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) - 19% of one-stop connections
• Madrid Barajas (MAD) - 14% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 11% on flights from Lisbon to Istanbul Airport. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $446 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $496, a difference of $50.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Turkish Airlines operates flights between Lisbon and Istanbul Airport.

Flying via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 02m, compared with 8h 16m via Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) and 8h 20m via Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW).

Istanbul Airport is 3 hours ahead of Lisbon (Turkey Time vs Western European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Istanbul Airport are Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Camii and Beyazit Meydani. These are among the most viewed places in Istanbul Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Lisbon to Istanbul Airport flights:

• TAP AIR PORTUGAL: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Turkish Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• TAP AIR PORTUGAL: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.