Cheap Flights to Lisbon

What are Lisbon’s most famous landmarks and monuments?

Castelo de São Jorge

Castelo de São Jorge is a must-see landmark when you visit Portugal on return flights to Lisbon. Fortifications have been located in this spot since 1 BC, but archaeologists believe people have been living there since 8 BC. This is an incredible place to learn about local history while holidaying on flights to Lisbon. There are two sections to Castelo de São Jorge: the Old Moorish castle and the newer Royal Palace. Walk along the castle walls, admire the fortifications, see artefacts excavated from the castle grounds, and admire the sweeping city views from Castelo de São Jorge.

Torre de Belém

Venture to the western outskirts of Lisbon to visit Torre de Belém. This waterfront tower was built during the Portuguese Renaissance and served as the embarkment and disembarkment point for Portuguese explorers. Its exterior is decorated with elaborate stone carvings, and there are six floors to explore inside. Climb narrow spiral staircases to visit King’s Hall, Governor’s Room, and a terrace with views over Lisbon’s Belém District and Tejo Estuary. A maximum of 150 people are allowed into Torre de Belém at a time, so you may need to queue outside, especially if you book return flights to Lisbon during the peak summer season.

Jerónimos Monastery

Jerónimos Monastery isn’t far from Belém Tower, so you could easily combine the two into one day while holidaying on cheap flights to Lisbon. The monastery is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of Lisbon’s best examples of late Gothic Manueline architecture. Jerónimos Monastery was home to an order of monks who prayed with Portuguese explorers before they ventured out to sea. Vasco da Gama famously spent a night there before his first trip to India, and his tomb is currently located at the monastery. Set aside some time to visit Jerónimos Monastery while visiting Portugal on flights to Lisbon to admire its intricately-designed cloisters and chapel.

What is the cost of visiting Lisbon?

Save money by booking your hotel and rental car through Webjet in addition to your airfare to Lisbon. The average nightly rate for a city centre hotel is $200 to $250 NZD. You’ll also find options from $50 NZD if you’re planning to stay on a strict budget when you book cheap flights to Lisbon. Public transport is widely available around the city and suburbs, but a rental car comes in handy if you’re hoping to venture to other parts of Portugal. Explore national parks in northern Portugal or head south to the beaches of the Algarve. Rental cars are available from $50 NZD and can be picked up from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS).

Catch the AeroBus between Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) and the city if you won’t be renting a car. Tickets cost €4 ($7.30 NZD) one-way and €6 ($10.95 NZD) return. Make your way from one attraction to the next by catching public transport in between return flights to Lisbon. Tickets to Lisbon trams cost €3 ($5.50 NZD), and the metro costs €1.50 ($2.75 NZD). Save money by purchasing a 24-hour ticket for €6.40 ($11.70 NZD) which works on trams, metro, buses, and the funicular.

Consider purchasing a Lisboa Card if you’ll be visiting many different attractions while holidaying on flights to Lisbon. The card includes entry to many attractions, plus free public transport and free train journeys to both Cascais and Sintra. The Lisboa Card costs €20 ($36.50 NZD) for one day and €42 ($76.60 NZD) for three days.

Belém Tower and Jerónimos Monastery are included on the Lisbon Card. However, you can purchase individual tickets if you won’t be investing in the Lisboa Card after booking airfare to Lisbon. Entry costs €6 ($10.95 NZD) to Bélem Tower and €10 ($18.25 NZD) to Jerónimos Monastery. Castelo de São Jorge is another must-see attraction for visitors holidaying on flights to Lisbon, but it isn’t included with the Lisboa Card. Entry costs €10 ($18.25 NZD), and you can add on a guided tour for €2.50 ($4.55 NZD).

How much time should I spend in Lisbon?

Lisbon is Portugal’s capital and largest city, making it the perfect place to begin an adventure around the country. Overall, set aside about 10 to 14 days for your holiday when you book tickets to Lisbon, and plan to spend three or four days in the city after arriving on cheap flights to Lisbon. Then venture into other popular areas of Portugal, such as the Algarve, Porto, and Coimbra. You could even include the neighbouring country of Spain on your holiday. Have a look at Webjet’s cheap flights from Lisbon to Madrid, Barcelona, or Seville.