Is a 45 min layover in Lisbon long enough?
A 45 minutes layover at LIS (Lisbon) is tight — it may or may not be enough.
Is 45 minutes enough for a layover at Lisboa (LIS)?
Meets the bare minimum for a Schengen-to-Schengen connection but has zero margin for delay.
What is the minimum connection time at LIS?
Minimum connection times at Lisboa: Schengen-to-Schengen is 45 minutes, Non-Schengen-to-Non-Schengen is 75 minutes. These are the shortest layovers airlines will sell.
Can I make a 45 minutes connection at LIS on an international flight?
45 minutes is below the 75-minute international MCT at Lisboa. You may need to rush and could miss your connection. 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.
How much time do I need for a layover at LIS?
We recommend at least 1 hour for a comfortable connection at Lisboa. This gives you enough buffer for security (typically 15 minutes) and transit between terminals (up to 25 minutes).
What happens if I miss my connection at LIS?
TAP Air Portugal passengers who misconnect on a through-ticketed itinerary are automatically rebooked at the TAP transfer desk in Terminal 1, often onto the next available flight with a hotel voucher if overnight; other airlines' passengers should go directly to their carrier's ticket desk or the general transfer assistance counter.