{ "response": { "Key": "AUS-LIS", "orig": { "code": "AUS", "type": "airport", "city": "Austin", "fullCity": "Austin, Texas", "airport": "Bergstrom Intl Airport" }, "dest": { "code": "LIS", "type": "airport", "city": "Lisbon", "fullCity": "Lisbon, Portugal", "airport": "Humberto Delgado Airport" }, "faq": { "q2": { "question": "Are there visa requirements to travel from Austin to Lisbon?", "answer": "For United States citizens, no visa is required for a short tourist visit to Portugal. You may stay up to 90 days within any 180-day period.\n\nThis is general guidance to help you plan, not official immigration advice — entry rules can change and can depend on your nationality and circumstances, so please confirm the current requirements with the relevant embassy or official government source before you travel.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_policy_of_the_Schengen_Area", "title": "Visa policy of the Schengen Area", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/favicon/wikipedia.ico" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_policy_of_Portugal", "title": "Visa policy of Portugal", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/favicon/wikipedia.ico" }, { "url": "https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/portugal/entry-requirements", "title": "Portugal entry requirements — GOV.UK", "favicon": "https://www.gov.uk/favicon.ico" } ], "preopenedReferences": true, "stageOnly": true }, "q3": { "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Lisbon?", "answer": "Lisbon Airport offers a range of ground transportation: the Metro's Red Line (Aeroporto station) reaches downtown in about 20 minutes and is the most used option, while taxis are available 24/7 and take roughly 15 minutes. Carris city buses and shuttles also serve the airport, and car hire with parking is available for those who prefer to drive. The metro is the fastest and most popular choice for most travelers, with taxis as a convenient alternative.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lisbon_Airport", "title": "Lisbon Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-09-14T10:27:02Z" }, { "url": "https://lisbon-lis.airports-guides.com", "title": "Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) Information: LIS Airport in Lisbon Area, Portugal", "favicon": "http://www.airports-guides.com/favicon.ico" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transport_in_Portugal", "title": "Transport in Portugal", "time_published": "2026-05-04T23:32:13Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lisbon_Metro_Red_Line", "title": "Lisbon Metro Red Line", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-05-25T05:54:05Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trams_in_Lisbon", "title": "Trams in Lisbon", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-08-15T23:13:49Z" } ] }, "q6": { "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Austin to Lisbon?", "answer": "No nonstop red‑eye flights operate from Austin to Lisbon, but connecting itineraries whose long leg is a red‑eye are available. These connect through hubs like London Heathrow (British Airways, departing Austin at 5:55 PM and arriving at 9:15 AM), Washington Dulles (United, departing Dulles at 10:25 PM and arriving Lisbon at 10:30 AM), Boston (TAP departing at 6:05 PM arriving 5:40 AM, and Delta departing at 11:20 PM arriving 10:45 AM), Philadelphia (American, departing 9:05 PM arriving 9:05 AM), Toronto (Air Canada, departing 11:00 PM arriving 11:05 AM), and Newark (United, departing 8:25 PM arriving 8:20 AM).", "methodology": "Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes — flagging services that depart late at night and arrive the following morning; for connecting itineraries the red-eye is based on the timing of the overnight long-haul leg.", "toolsUsed": [ "redeye_flights" ] }, "q7": { "question": "Which airlines usually operate this route from Austin to Lisbon?", "answer": "There is no nonstop service from Austin to Lisbon; travelers connect through US hubs or European gateways. United Airlines operates the most common one-stop routings via Newark and Washington Dulles, with roughly 14 daily connecting itineraries combined. American Airlines connects through Philadelphia and Miami, while Lufthansa routes via Frankfurt and Delta offers a single daily connection through New York JFK. TAP Air Portugal also serves the route via Boston, Fort Lauderdale, and Miami, with JetBlue or American operating the domestic legs.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a typical fare is shown for a carrier, it is the median of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines" ] }, "q8": { "question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between Austin and Lisbon?", "answer": "Common one-stop hubs between Austin and Lisbon include Newark, Philadelphia, Boston, and Toronto. Newark and Philadelphia offer extensive East Coast connections and quick transatlantic hops. Boston provides a straightforward routing with efficient transfers. Toronto allows US-bound passengers to clear US customs pre-departure and offers visa-free transit for many nationalities. These hubs keep total travel time competitive, typically under 13 hours." }, "q10": { "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Lisbon?", "answer": "May to June and September to early October offer pleasant temperatures and fewer visitors." }, "q11": { "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Austin to Lisbon?", "answer": "Bring a passport valid for at least three months beyond your stay, any required visa or ETIAS authorization, proof of onward travel, a payment method for baggage, and vaccination certificates if applicable." }, "q12": { "question": "Which airport should I use in Lisbon?", "answer": "Lisbon has only one airport, Humberto Delgado Airport, located about 7 km from downtown. It serves as a hub for TAP Air Portugal and handles all flights to the city." }, "q13": { "question": "How do I get to Bergstrom Intl Airport from the city center?", "answer": "From downtown Austin, CapMetro's high-frequency Route 20 bus provides direct public transit service to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. Ride-share services and taxis are also readily available, with drop-off on the upper level/departures curbside, making them the fastest and most popular options for most travelers. For those driving, the airport offers convenient on-airport parking, though it's typically more expensive than public transit. Shuttle services, including shared-ride vans, are an additional option, offering a balance between cost and convenience.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://austintexas.gov/department/getting-around-austin", "title": "Getting Around Austin | Austin Center for Events | AustinTexas.gov", "favicon": "https://austintexas.gov/themes/custom/coa_sitestudio_theme/images/favicon/favicon.ico" }, { "url": "https://austintexas.gov/department/ground-transportation-barbara-jordan-terminal", "title": "Ground Transportation at the Barbara Jordan Terminal | Airport", "favicon": "https://austintexas.gov/themes/custom/coa_sitestudio_theme/images/favicon/favicon-airport.png" }, { "url": "https://austintexas.gov/page/aus-travel-tips-frequently-asked-questions", "title": "AUS Travel Tips & Frequently Asked Questions | Airport", "favicon": "https://austintexas.gov/themes/custom/coa_sitestudio_theme/images/favicon/favicon-airport.png" }, { "url": "http://www.austintexas.gov/airport", "title": "Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | Airport", "favicon": "http://www.austintexas.gov/themes/custom/coa_sitestudio_theme/images/favicon/favicon-airport.png" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Austin%E2%80%93Bergstrom_International_Airport", "title": "Austin–Bergstrom International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-09-14T00:16:07Z" } ] }, "q14": { "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Lisbon airport?", "answer": "Lisbon Airport has no hotel directly connected to the terminal, but the Melia Lisboa Aeroporto Hotel and Star Inn Lisboa are located next to Terminal 1 and within walking distance, both offering airport shuttles. For those wanting to stay overnight inside the terminal, Terminal 1 remains open 24 hours with benches and couches available, though Terminal 2 closes overnight.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/guides/lisbon-airport-guide.htm", "title": "Lisbon Airport Guide (LIS) - Sleeping in Airports", "favicon": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/nitropack_static/oBWrHkPujHTPIaVWqdDSDhClXUyrYhhb/assets/images/optimized/rev-b853180/www.sleepinginairports.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/cropped-sia-logo-180x180.png", "time_published": "2018-09-02T00:00:05Z" }, { "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/hotels/lisbon-airport-hotels.htm", "title": "Lisbon Airport Guide (LIS) - Sleeping in Airports", "time_published": "2026-04-13T18:11:40Z" } ] }, "q15": { "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon Portela Airport)?", "answer": "At Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon Portela Airport), free Wi-Fi is available throughout both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, with connection points in the departure lounges, check-in halls, and boarding areas. Currency exchange offices are located in Terminal 1, both landside and airside, including near the baggage claim and departures areas. A chapel is situated in Terminal 1 on the landside, providing a quiet space for prayer and reflection.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://lisbon-lis.airports-guides.com", "title": "Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) Information: LIS Airport in Lisbon Area, Portugal", "favicon": "http://www.airports-guides.com/favicon.ico" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lisbon_Airport", "title": "Lisbon Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-09-14T10:27:02Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_busiest_airports_in_Portugal", "title": "List of the busiest airports in Portugal", "time_published": "2025-05-22T19:00:42Z" } ] }, "q16": { "question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Austin and Lisbon airports?", "answer": "Austin–Bergstrom International Airport offers wheelchair assistance from curb to aircraft, accessible shuttles and trams, a dedicated Mobility Assistance Zone for rideshares and taxis, escort services for travelers with visual or mobility impairments, and a companion care restroom near Gate 11. Travelers should request wheelchair service through their airline at least 48 hours before the flight, and the airport provides free visual interpreting through Aira and a TSA Cares helpline for security screening assistance. Lisbon Portela Airport provides shuttle services to transport travelers around the airport and to locations not served by aerobuses, with taxis available 24 hours a day outside the arrivals and departures areas.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://austintexas.gov/department/aus-all-accessibility-services", "title": "AUS For All: Accessibility Services | Airport", "favicon": "https://austintexas.gov/themes/custom/coa_sitestudio_theme/images/favicon/favicon-airport.png" }, { "url": "https://austintexas.gov/blog/equitable-navigation-aus-accessibility-services-our-passengers-visible-and-non-visible-disabilities", "title": "Equitable Navigation at AUS: Accessibility Services for Our Passengers with Visible and Non-visible Disabilities | Airport", "favicon": "https://austintexas.gov/themes/custom/coa_sitestudio_theme/images/favicon/favicon-airport.png", "time_published": "2023-09-21T22:15:41Z" }, { "url": "https://www.austintexas.gov/page/accessibility", "title": "Accessibility | Airport", "favicon": "https://www.austintexas.gov/themes/custom/coa_sitestudio_theme/images/favicon/favicon-airport.png" }, { "url": "https://austintexas.gov/department/travel-security-austin-bergstrom-international-airport", "title": "Travel & Security at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | Airport", "favicon": "https://austintexas.gov/themes/custom/coa_sitestudio_theme/images/favicon/favicon-airport.png" }, { "url": "https://austintexas.gov/page/aus-travel-tips-frequently-asked-questions", "title": "AUS Travel Tips & Frequently Asked Questions | Airport", "favicon": "https://austintexas.gov/themes/custom/coa_sitestudio_theme/images/favicon/favicon-airport.png" }, { "url": "https://lisbon-lis.airports-guides.com", "title": "Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) Information: LIS Airport in Lisbon Area, Portugal", "favicon": "http://www.airports-guides.com/favicon.ico" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lisbon_Airport", "title": "Lisbon Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-09-14T10:27:02Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port_of_Lisbon", "title": "Port of Lisbon", "time_published": "2026-05-17T01:54:27Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lisbon_Luís_de_Camões_Airport", "title": "Lisbon Luís de Camões Airport", "time_published": "2026-07-07T19:34:51Z" } ] }, "q17": { "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Austin to Lisbon?", "answer": "There is no nonstop service between Austin and Lisbon; all flights connect. British Airways operates the most connecting itineraries, using Airbus A350-1000 or Boeing 787-8 on the long-haul leg via London Heathrow. Other carriers include Air Canada with Boeing 777-300ER via Toronto, United with Boeing 777 via Washington Dulles, Delta with Airbus A330-900 Neo via Boston or New York JFK, Lufthansa with Boeing 787-9 via Frankfurt, TAP Air Portugal with Airbus A321-200 Neo via Boston, and American with Boeing 787-9 via Philadelphia.", "methodology": "Aircraft types come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). For U.S. routes the type is grounded in the tail number that actually operated the flight; elsewhere it comes from the airline's filed equipment code. Where the source does not commit to a specific variant we name the aircraft family (for example Airbus A320 family) rather than guess, and where no reliable type is on file the aircraft is omitted rather than estimated. Types describe typical scheduled equipment and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute swaps.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_aircraft" ] }, "q20": { "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Austin?", "answer": "At Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, the only confirmed lounge is the Delta Sky Club, located in the main terminal. Access is available to Delta One or SkyTeam premium cabin passengers, Delta Sky Club members, and eligible American Express cardholders. This lounge typically features a full bar, complimentary snacks, and seating with runway views.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/AUS", "title": "American Express Lounges at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | Amex US", "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png" }, { "url": "https://austintexas.gov/department/aus-all-accessibility-services", "title": "AUS For All: Accessibility Services | Airport", "favicon": "https://austintexas.gov/themes/custom/coa_sitestudio_theme/images/favicon/favicon-airport.png" }, { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/delta-reserve/AUS", "title": "American Express Lounges at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | Amex US", "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png" }, { "url": "https://austintexas.gov/department/travel-security-austin-bergstrom-international-airport", "title": "Travel & Security at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | Airport", "favicon": "https://austintexas.gov/themes/custom/coa_sitestudio_theme/images/favicon/favicon-airport.png" }, { "url": "https://prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/united-states-of-america/austin-bergstrom-international", "title": "Austin-Bergstrom International Airport AUS Lounges - AUS Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "favicon": "https://prioritypass.com/icon.png?a4ff481221414a5c" } ] }, "q21": { "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Austin to Lisbon?", "answer": "Baggage rules vary by airline and fare type. Basic Economy tickets often exclude checked luggage, while standard international economy fares usually include one free checked bag and a carry-on. Premium cabins allow more." }, "q22": { "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Austin to Lisbon?", "answer": "Flights from Austin to Lisbon usually include Economy and flat‑bed Business class, with Premium Economy available on select connecting itineraries." }, "q23": { "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Policies vary by carrier and fare class; flexible and premium cabin tickets often allow same‑day changes or standby, while basic economy typically does not." } } } }