Rome to Lisbon is a busy, well-served short-haul route with plenty of non-stop flights in around 3 hours 10 minutes. You have a genuine choice between the flag carrier and the low-cost airlines, so fares can be very low if you’re flexible. This guide covers who flies the route, what a fair return costs in euros, and when to book for the best price.
Route: Rome (FCO) → Lisbon, Humberto Delgado (LIS)
Distance: approximately 1,860 km (1,155 miles)
Non-stop flight time: about 3h 05m – 3h 15m westbound
Direct flights: Yes — TAP Air Portugal, Ryanair and Wizz Air fly non-stop from Rome Fiumicino. TAP runs the most frequent service, with around 30–40 non-stop flights a week across all carriers.
Fares from Rome to Lisbon (EUR)
Lisbon is a year-round city break, but fares follow the seasons: summer and the Easter and Christmas holidays are the priciest, while winter (outside the holidays) is the cheapest. The figures below are typical economy return fares in euros — the lowest come from the low-cost carriers on flexible dates, with TAP sitting a little higher but including more in the fare.
| Month | Demand | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| January | — | low-medium |
| February | — | low |
| March | — | medium |
| April | — | medium-high (Easter) |
| May | — | medium-high |
| June | — | high |
| July | — | high (summer) |
| August | — | very high |
| September | — | medium-high |
| October | — | medium |
| November | — | low |
| December | — | high (holidays) |
Checked against every return fare on sale as we write, the low-cost carriers are the market here, not the exception: the median return is €56 and that is also the floor, so on flexible off-peak dates €45–€60 really is what you pay — and a fare in the seventies or eighties is above the going rate rather than a find. TAP’s full-service fares are a separate tier at €146–€206, which include more and offer onward connections from Lisbon. Summer weekends push the low-cost fares up sharply, to €172 at the extreme.
Airlines on this route
Non-stop (about 3¼ hours):
- TAP Air Portugal — the most frequent operator, with multiple daily non-stops from Fiumicino; a full-service fare with a cabin bag and (on higher fares) a checked bag included, plus easy connections onward from Lisbon.
- Ryanair — low-cost non-stop, usually the cheapest headline fare; the base fare covers a small under-seat bag only, so add cabin/checked bags if you need them.
- Wizz Air — low-cost non-stop on selected days, competitive fares; same bag-by-bag pricing model as Ryanair.
With both a flag carrier and two low-cost airlines competing, this route rewards flexibility: the LCCs undercut TAP on the base fare, but once you add a checked bag and a seat the all-in prices often converge, so compare the total rather than the headline.
When to book & how to save
- Book 4–10 weeks ahead for the best short-haul fares; the very cheapest LCC seats go early, and prices climb close to departure.
- Avoid peak weekends in July–August and around Easter and Christmas, when both fares and crowds are highest.
- Travel midweek and off-season (Tuesday–Thursday, November–February outside the holidays) for the lowest prices.
- Compare all-in prices including bags: a Ryanair or Wizz base fare can look far cheaper than TAP until you add cabin and checked baggage — check the total for what you actually need to carry.
- Fly hand-luggage only for a weekend break to keep the LCC fare rock-bottom.
Arriving in Lisbon
All flights land at Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS), unusually close to the city — only about 7 km from the centre. The cheapest way in is the Metro (red line) from the airport, around €1.85 plus a reusable card, reaching the centre in about 20–30 minutes with one change; the Aerobus and city buses also serve the terminals. A taxi or ride-hail to downtown is roughly €15–€20. Portugal uses the euro, so no currency exchange is needed.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from Rome to Lisbon?
Non-stop flights take about 3 hours 5 minutes to 3 hours 15 minutes westbound (Rome to Lisbon), and a little less coming back with the winds. It’s a comfortable short-haul hop with no time-zone jet lag beyond the one-hour difference.
Are there direct flights from Rome to Lisbon?
Yes. TAP Air Portugal, Ryanair and Wizz Air all fly non-stop from Rome Fiumicino, with TAP running the most frequent service — typically several departures a day between the carriers.
How much does it cost to fly from Rome to Lisbon?
A typical economy return runs about €56–€90 on the low-cost carriers, median €56, with TAP at €146–€206. Summer and holiday weekends push the low-cost fares toward the top of their band and beyond.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Rome to Lisbon?
February and November are usually the cheapest. In the dates we could price, returns started at €56. Avoid July–August, Easter and the Christmas holidays, which are the busiest and most expensive.
Which airlines fly from Rome to Lisbon?
Non-stop: Wizz Air Malta from Fiumicino carried the great majority of the cheap fares at €56–€172, with TAP Air Portugal — the most frequent, full-service operator — at €146–€206. Ryanair also flies the route non-stop but did not appear among the cheapest fares when we checked. TAP includes more in the fare and offers onward connections from Lisbon; the low-cost carriers are cheaper up front but price bags separately.
Which airport do I fly into in Lisbon?
You arrive at Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS), Lisbon’s single main airport, only about 7 km from the centre. It’s on the Metro red line, so getting into town is quick and cheap.
How far in advance should I book?
Aim for 4 to 10 weeks ahead for the best short-haul price. The cheapest low-cost seats sell first and fares rise close to departure, especially for summer weekends and the holiday periods, so early booking usually wins.
Is it cheaper to fly on weekdays?
Yes — midweek departures (Tuesday to Thursday) are usually cheaper than Friday–Sunday on this route, and flexible dates can save €20–€50 on a return. Flying out and back midweek is the easiest way to get the lowest fare.
Fare guidance based on aifly.one deal tracking and current airline schedules; last reviewed July 2026. Indicative economy returns — always check the live fare before booking.
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