What's the cheapest month to fly to Lisbon?

Brokepackr's data shows January-March and November offer the lowest fares to Lisbon, with savings of 20-30% vs summer peak. TAP, Ryanair, and easyJet all serve Lisbon heavily.

How much does 30 days in Lisbon cost?

Brokepackr's Cost Index estimates $1,800-2,300 USD for 30 days in Lisbon. It's pricier than Southeast Asia but still one of Europe's best-value capitals for backpackers.

How do I get around Lisbon on a budget?

Brokepackr recommends the Viva Viagem card for metro, tram, and bus at discounted rates. The famous Tram 28 is a tourist trap — walk the Alfama hills instead and save the fare.

Brokepackr · Flights · Lisbon · from Rio de Janeiro

Cheap Flights to Lisbon
from Rio de Janeiro

Median: R$‍6,172 round-tripBest month: FebruaryLatin America

At a glance

Rio de Janeiro → Lisbon

Round-trip: R$‍6,172

Daily budget: R$‍359

Best month: February (50% off peak)

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Seasonality

When to fly to Lisbon from Rio de Janeiro

Average round-trip prices by month from Rio de Janeiro (GIG)

$1002

Jan

$978

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Feb

$1039

Mar

$1124

Apr

$1198

May

$1405

Jun

$1467

Jul

$1442

Aug

$1161

Sep

$1100

Oct

$1002

Nov

$1039

Dec

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Moderate

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Daily Budget

30-day Lisbon budget

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Hostels dorm (avg)R$‍131/day

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Local transportR$‍40/day

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FoodR$‍157/day

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DrinksR$‍10/day

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ActivitiesR$‍20/day

Total · 30 daysR$‍‌10,757

Based on 57,431 hostel prices and user-reported costs. Cheapest 5% excluded.

Budget Tiers · Per Day

brokepackrR$‍253/day

Dorms, cooking, free activities

backpackrR$‍465/day

Private rooms, eating out daily

flashpackrR$‍859+/day

Boutique hostels, taxis, nightlife

Brokepackr tip

Flying from Rio de Janeiro: Median round-trip is R$‍6,172. Book in February to save 50%.

Getting There

Best airports to fly into

LIS

Lisbon Portela Airport

Lisbon · Main hub — TAP, Ryanair, easyJet. Good transatlantic connections

✈️Brokepackr pick: Fly into LIS (Lisbon Portela Airport) for the widest international connections to Lisbon.

Entry Requirements

Flight + visa requirements

Passport	Status	Duration	eVisa / Notes
US	visa_free	90 days	No
CA	visa_free	90 days	No
AL	visa_free	90 days	No
GT	visa_free	90 days	No
HK	visa_free	90 days	No
TR	visa_required	None days	No
TW	visa_free	90 days	No
EC	visa_required	None days	No
ID	visa_required	None days	No
MX	visa_free	90 days	No

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