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Flights from Johannesburg to Lisbon

There are no direct flights from Johannesburg to Lisbon. The easiest way is one stop via Madrid or Luanda, about 13h 16m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 12h 50m
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Johannesburg to Lisbon at a glance

Fastest journey12h 50mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Madrid or Luanda

Best ways to fly from Johannesburg to Lisbon

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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JNB Madrid (MAD) LIS
Leg 1: Air Europa · Leg 2: Air Europa, easyJet, Iberia
One airline, one ticket ~13h 16m
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JNB Luanda (NBJ) LIS
Leg 1: Airlink, TAAG Angola Airlines · Leg 2: TAAG Angola Airlines, TAP Air Portugal
One airline, one ticket ~12h 50m
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JNB Algiers (ALG) LIS
Leg 1: Air Algérie · Leg 2: Air Algérie
One airline, one ticket ~13h 13m
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JNB Zurich (ZRH) LIS
Leg 1: SWISS · Leg 2: easyJet, SWISS, TAP Air Portugal
One airline, one ticket ~15h 10m
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JNB Amsterdam (AMS) LIS
Leg 1: KLM · Leg 2: easyJet, KLM, TAP Air Portugal
One airline, one ticket ~16h 05m
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JNB Frankfurt (FRA) LIS
Leg 1: Condor, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Lufthansa, TAP Air Portugal
One airline, one ticket ~15h 43m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
8,190 km5,086 miles
Journey time
12h 50mestimate
Time difference
-2hLisbon vs Johannesburg
Currency in Lisbon
EUR
Airports
JNB, HLA → LIS

Flights from Johannesburg to Lisbon: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Johannesburg to Lisbon?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Madrid, Luanda and Algiers. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Lisbon?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 50m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,190 km.
Where do you change planes between Johannesburg and Lisbon?
The best connecting points are Madrid (MAD), Luanda (NBJ), Algiers (ALG) and Zurich (ZRH). Air Europa flies both legs via Madrid, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Johannesburg and Lisbon?
Johannesburg: O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Lanseria International Airport (HLA). Lisbon: Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS).
What is the time difference between Johannesburg and Lisbon?
Lisbon is 2 hours behind Johannesburg.

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