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Cheap Flights from Lisbon to Dublin

Compare cheap flights from Lisbon to Dublin. Search LIS to DUB fares, flexible dates, airlines, and nearby airports.

Departing from

LIS - Lisbon

Landing in

DUB - Dublin

Best for

City breaks, quick comparisons, and smarter fare timing

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About this route

Plan the trip, not just the ticket.

Looking for cheap flights from Lisbon to Dublin? Because this market appeals to both city-break travelers and people with fixed plans, prices can shift fast between midweek and peak departures. Dublin is especially appealing if you want a classic city-break trip without spending hours piecing together separate airline searches. The search form above removes the first step: Lisbon and Dublin are already set, leaving you free to compare schedules, airlines, and nearby airports straight away. That makes it easier to spot whether midweek departures, a different return day, or a nearby airport creates the best-value result before fares climb. It also helps you judge whether paying more for a direct flight is worth it, or if a short connection keeps the overall trip better value.

Lisbon airport departure area before a flight to Dublin.

Route decision depth

More than a city-name swap

Use these route-specific checks to compare the real trip: airport fit, baggage rules, fare timing, alternative city pairs, and whether the lowest fare still creates a sensible travel day.

Route quality

How to judge Lisbon to Dublin fares

LIS to DUB is about 1,643 km (1,021 miles), with nonstop flights usually around 2h 40m. Lisbon to Dublin is long enough for comfort, baggage, and connection quality to matter. Compare the cheapest fare against the itinerary you would still want after a delay.

For many travelers, the cheapest time to fly from Lisbon to Dublin is outside St Patrick's period, summer, and December weekends. January, February, and mid November usually give you a better chance of seeing lower fares, especially if you can depart on Tuesday or Wednesday and avoid the busiest Friday to Sunday patterns. Shoulder season trips are often the sweet spot on this classic city break route: you still get a strong travel experience in Dublin, but airlines are not dealing with the same pressure they see during bank holidays, school breaks, or sold out weekend peaks.

  • Value benchmark: quiet EUR 74-119, typical EUR 174-239,, peak EUR 302-412.
  • Departure check: LIS timing versus airport access.
  • Arrival check: DUB timing versus onward transfer.

Airports and bags

Airport and baggage checks for LIS to DUB

For Lisbon to Dublin, airport flexibility should be practical, not theoretical. The useful comparison set is Origin side: Porto (OPO) if an open jaw Portugal trip fits your plans better, Origin side: Faro (FAO) if you are heading straight to the Algarve after landing, and Destination side: Cork (ORK) if you are planning an open jaw trip through southern Ireland.

A good shortlist for Lisbon to Dublin includes Ryanair, easyJet, Lufthansa, TAP Air Portugal, Aer Lingus. The cheapest option can change depending on baggage rules, timing, and whether you need a direct flight. Ryanair, easyJet, Lufthansa, and TAP Air Portugal all deserve a look on this route. Ryanair and easyJet can price very differently once cabin bags and schedule quality are included.

  • First fare-family check: Ryanair.
  • Second fare-family check: easyJet.
  • Origin side: Porto (OPO) if an open jaw Portugal trip fits your plans better

Planning alternatives

What to compare if Lisbon to Dublin prices jump

Use related routes such as Cheap flights from Lisbon to London, Cheap flights from Lisbon to Paris, and Cheap flights from London to Dublin as a pressure test. If a nearby city pair is much cheaper, compare the transfer cost before deciding.

After price, use the Dublin destination guide to check whether the destination logistics still fit the fare you found.

  • Route pressure test: Cheap flights from Lisbon to London.
  • Second route pressure test: Cheap flights from Lisbon to Paris.
  • Third route pressure test: Cheap flights from London to Dublin.

Booking workflow

A better way to search this route

The supporting guides, How to find cheap flights, Flexible dates guide, and Best time to book flights, are most useful when your dates are fixed and you need a buy-or-wait decision.

The route file shows quieter fares around EUR 74-119, a more typical band around EUR 174-239,, and peak dates pushing toward EUR 302-412. Use those bands to spot when a result is genuinely good. When the fare, schedule, baggage allowance, and transfer all line up, click through to the booking partner.

  • Keep DUB arrival details visible while comparing partners.
  • Check Ryanair fees on the final partner page.
  • Book when the all-in total is close to the EUR 74-119 or EUR 174-239, range.

Route rhythm

Distance and total journey time

The route from Lisbon to Dublin covers about 1,643 km (1,021 miles). A nonstop flight, when scheduled, usually takes around 2h 40m gate to gate, although total trip time still depends on airport queues, transfer costs, and how early you need to arrive. Because this is one of the longer intra-European combinations in the batch, schedule quality matters almost as much as the headline price. If you only see one-stop options on your travel dates, connections through Amsterdam or Barcelona can widen the fare mix, but total journey time often stretches to 6 to 8 hours.

Timing

When this route is often cheaper

For many travelers, the cheapest time to fly from Lisbon to Dublin is outside St Patrick's period, summer, and December weekends. January, February, and mid-November usually give you a better chance of seeing lower fares, especially if you can depart on Tuesday or Wednesday and avoid the busiest Friday-to-Sunday patterns. Shoulder-season trips are often the sweet spot on this classic city-break route: you still get a strong travel experience in Dublin, but airlines are not dealing with the same pressure they see during bank holidays, school breaks, or sold-out weekend peaks.

Airlines

Which carriers to compare

For this route, compare a mix of budget and full-service carriers rather than assuming one airline always wins on value.

  • Ryanair: often one of the lowest headline fares if you can travel light.
  • easyJet: often competitive on short-haul European routes with solid schedule choice.
  • Lufthansa: a strong choice when schedule flexibility matters more than the lowest base fare.
  • TAP Air Portugal: frequently competitive on Portugal routes and well-timed European departures.
  • Aer Lingus: useful for Ireland-linked schedules and city-break timing.

Dublin skyline and city-break atmosphere for this route.

Fare range

Typical pricing patterns

Headline round-trip fares on this route often start around EUR 74 to EUR 119 in quieter periods. A more typical booking window lands closer to EUR 174 to EUR 239, while peak travel dates can push pricing toward EUR 302 to EUR 412 or higher. Prices change with school holidays, event weekends, and how many travelers are chasing the same nonstop times. On short-haul Europe trips, baggage, seat selection, and airport-transfer costs can change the real total more than many travelers expect, so always compare like-for-like fares.

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Dublin skyline and city-break atmosphere for this route.
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Airport choice

Compare the right airport mix

On this route, airport choice can save money only if the ground transfer still makes sense for your trip. Start with Humberto Delgado Airport on the Lisbon side and Dublin Airport on the Dublin side, then widen the search if the fare difference is meaningful.

  • Origin side: Porto (OPO) if an open-jaw Portugal trip fits your plans better
  • Origin side: Faro (FAO) if you are heading straight to the Algarve after landing
  • Destination side: Cork (ORK) if you are planning an open-jaw trip through southern Ireland
  • Destination side: Shannon (SNN) when west-coast Ireland is the main goal

Destination fit

What to know about Dublin

Dublin is compact, lively, and easy to combine with a broader Ireland trip, whether you are after pub culture, coastal walks, or a quick weekend escape. If you are still planning the rest of the trip, see our Dublin destination guide for more ideas before you book.

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Better-value fares

Compare this route with better context

  • Start with How to find cheap flights before you lock in a fare on Lisbon to Dublin.
  • Use the flexible dates guide to compare the week around your preferred departure instead of one exact day.
  • Read Best time to book flights if your travel window is fixed and you need to decide when to buy.
  • Compare nonstop and one-stop options only after checking the total cost, including cabin bags, airport transfers, and arrival times.

Use the search form above to compare airlines, flexible dates, and nearby airports for Lisbon to Dublin. Even a one-day shift or a different departure airport can change the best-value result.

Check nearby airports

Start with LIS and DUB, then widen the search only when the ground transfer still makes sense.

Protect the real total

On Lisbon to Dublin, baggage, seats, and airport transfers can erase the savings from a low headline fare.

Use midweek flexibility

Even a one or two day shift can move you into a cheaper pricing band on busy city-break routes.

Price time against savings

Nonstop flights often win on convenience, but a short connection is still worth checking before you rule it out.

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F.A.Q

  • Lower fares usually appear outside St Patrick's period, summer, and December weekends, with January, February, and mid-November often offering the best value. Midweek departures are usually the first place to look.