Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Portugal (average of C$ 490). Flying to Portugal in July will prove the most costly (average of C$ 870). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.
January
C$ 665
February
C$ 766
March
C$ 933
April
C$ 895
May
C$ 901
June
C$ 964
July
C$ 1,181
August
C$ 1,100
September
C$ 945
October
C$ 906
November
C$ 702
December
C$ 665
LIS Temperature | 11 - 23 °C |
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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Portugal, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).
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The crew was exceptional. The best crew on all 4 flight we took on this trip.
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The crew was exceptional. The best crew on all 4 flight we took on this trip.
Boarding
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The crew was exceptional. The best crew on all 4 flight we took on this trip.
Boarding
Food
Overall
Comfort
Entertainment
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Reviews
The crew was exceptional. The best crew on all 4 flight we took on this trip.
Boarding
Food
Overall
Comfort
Entertainment
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Reviews
The crew was exceptional. The best crew on all 4 flight we took on this trip.
When to fly to Portugal
Peak Season:
Even in wintertime, the Algarve enjoys balmy temperatures. The average temperature is 14 degrees Celsius (57 degrees Fahrenheit). Summer temperatures hover about the mid-20s (70s F), soaring to 30 degrees (86F) in July and August. Madeira and the Azores have mild temperatures all year. Temperatures range between 19 degrees (66F) (winter) and 24 degrees (75F) (summer). In the north of Portugal, summer temperatures are in the mid-20s (70s F); winters are rainy and cool.
Off Season:
Portugal is a four-season destination and it’s difficult to select a bad time to book cheap flights to Portugal, Madeira and the Azores. Winters in the north of the country are colder and rainier. The Serra da Estrela mountains get some snowfall. There is a small ski resort at the summit – the Vodafone Ski Resort.
Overview
Portugal is located at the southwestern tip of Europe. It’s the “face” of Europe in the same way that Italy is Europe’s “boot”. Staring out into the Atlantic Ocean, it was from here that the explorers sailed around the world, discovering new lands.
More recently, Portugal has become synonymous with bucket-and-spade Algarve vacations. In addition to its beautiful beaches, Portugal has a rich cultural heritage, bounteous natural attractions such as reserves, parks, an untamed Atlantic coast, gorgeous islands (the Azores, Madeira), and a friendly and welcoming people. All are excellent reasons for booking cheap airline tickets to Portugal. Once you get there, you’ll be entranced by the easygoing Portuguese way of life.
An added bonus is that Portugal is, still, a comparatively inexpensive European destination. Lisbon, its capital, is set across seven hills and bordered by the River Tagus. Apart from its charming neighbourhoods and its fado singing clubs, bars and restaurants, one of the best things is using its public transportation. Funiculars and an elevator connect the lower and upper parts of the city.
Summers in Portugal can reach 29 C and are hot and dry. It’s quite nice on the coast though, where the eastern sea breezes cool the summer air. The northwest parts of the country get heavy rains from the end of November through the beginning of March.
Once you’ve landed on cheap flights to Portugal, domestic flights are served by TAP Air Portugal. The national airline flies between Faro, Lisbon, Porto, the Azores and Madeira. On the Azores, there are airports in Ponta Delgada, Santa Maria and Angra. There are inter-island flights and ferries too.
The bus network is good and inexpensive and links Portugal’s biggest towns and cities. The Alfa Pendular train runs from Braga (to the north of Porto) to Lisbon and on to Faro. Intercity and regional trains offer a good network throughout the country.
Lisbon has an underground metro system. Using one of Lisbon’s old elevadores (funicular railways) is a tourist must-do.
Auto Jardim, Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, Nationa/Alamo, Rentauto and Sixt are some of the car rental companies that can be found at the major airports.
Taxis are also relatively inexpensive.