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LISLisbon·Lisboa·Lisbon, Portugal
How long is your layover?
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Recommended minimum1 hour
Quick Stats
Concourses
3
Terminal 1 - Schengen Zone, Terminal 1 - Non-Schengen Zone, Terminal 2 (low-cost, separate building)
Max Transit
25m
via walking
Avg. Security
15m
Primary Hub
TAP Air Portugal
Minimum Connection Times
Schengen → Schengen
45min
Schengen → Non-Schengen
60min
Non-Schengen → Schengen
60min
Non-Schengen → Non-Schengen
75min
Lisbon skylinePhoto by thorl5 on Pexels
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Getting Between Concourses
Within Terminal 1, Schengen and non-Schengen zones are separated by passport control corridors reachable by a 5-10 minute walk. Terminal 2, used mainly by Ryanair and other low-cost carriers, requires a dedicated shuttle bus (about 15-20 minutes including waiting) and is not practical for tight connections. Passengers arriving from non-Schengen flights and connecting to Schengen destinations (or vice versa) must clear passport control, which can add significant time at peak hours.
Busyness — Connection Risk
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Low risk
Moderate
High risk
Key Facts
TAP Air Portugal hub
Single-terminal simplicity for most connections
Schengen/non-Schengen split within Terminal 1
Separate low-cost Terminal 2 complicates transfers
Airlines at LIS
TAP Air Portugal
Common Questions
Is 30 minutes enough for a layover at LIS?

Still under the posted MCT and leaves no buffer for passport control or security delays. See full 30 min guide →

Is 45 minutes enough for a layover at LIS?

Meets the bare minimum for a Schengen-to-Schengen connection but has zero margin for delay. See full 45 min guide →

Is 1 hour enough for a layover at LIS?

Matches the international MCT and is generally sufficient if gates are close and queues are normal. See full 1 hr guide →

Is 1 hour 15 min enough for a layover at LIS?

Solid buffer for international-international connections including immigration checks. See full 1¼ hr guide →

Is 1½ hours enough for a layover at LIS?

Comfortable for any connection type, including Terminal 2 transfers via shuttle bus. See full 1½ hr guide →

Is 2 hours enough for a layover at LIS?

Very safe margin allowing for peak congestion or gate changes. See full 2 hr guide →

Is 2½ hours enough for a layover at LIS?

Generous buffer with room for a relaxed transfer or a meal. See full 2½ hr guide →

Is 3 hours enough for a layover at LIS?

More than enough time under any circumstances, including irregular operations. See full 3 hr guide →

Is 4 hours enough for a layover at LIS?

Excess time; consider airport lounges or a quick look around Lisbon if landside access is feasible. See full 4 hr guide →

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