{ "response": { "Key": "MAD-LIS", "orig": { "code": "MAD", "type": "airport", "city": "Madrid", "fullCity": "Madrid, Spain", "airport": "Adolfo Suárez Barajas Airport" }, "dest": { "code": "LIS", "type": "airport", "city": "Lisbon", "fullCity": "Lisbon, Portugal", "airport": "Humberto Delgado Airport" }, "faq": { "q0": { "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Madrid to Lisbon?", "answer": "The flight from Madrid to Lisbon is about 320 miles and typically takes 1 hour 20 minutes nonstop, with the return leg slightly shorter at 1 hour 15 minutes.", "methodology": "Flight times and distances 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). The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time across all carriers on the route, computed the same way in both directions so the difference reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in method. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two airports, so the actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer.", "toolsUsed": [ "flight_schedule" ] }, "q1": { "question": "Are there any direct flights from Madrid to Lisbon?", "answer": "Yes, there are plenty of nonstop flights from Madrid to Lisbon. Six airlines — Iberia, easyJet, Air Europa, TAP Air Portugal, Iberia Express, and Ryanair — operate a combined 197 weekly nonstops, with daily service on all carriers except Ryanair, which flies only on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. TAP Air Portugal is the low-fare leader with a typical fare around $91, while Iberia and Air Europa average about $251 and $138 respectively.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled 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 median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines" ] }, "q3": { "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Lisbon?", "answer": "From Lisbon Airport, the metro is the most-used and often fastest way into the center, with the Aeroporto station on the red line reaching downtown in about 20 minutes. Taxis are available 24/7 outside arrivals and take roughly 15 minutes to the city center, making them the quickest door-to-door option. Carris city buses and shuttles also serve the airport, connecting to Marquês de Pombal, Amoreiras, and night routes to Baixa and Cais do Sodré. Ride-share services and car rentals are available as well, though the metro remains the standard choice for most travelers. For onward rail connections, the metro links to Gare do Oriente in about 10 minutes.", "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 Madrid to Lisbon?", "answer": "Yes, overnight red‑eye flights are available nonstop from Madrid to Lisbon. Iberia operates two nightly departures at 22:17 and 23:17, both arriving the same night around 23:24 and just after midnight respectively; easyJet runs multiple late‑evening departures between 22:10 and 23:20, landing the same evening around 22:50; and Ryanair offers a Monday‑night departure at 21:58, arriving the same night at about 22:03.", "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. Carrier service, flight times and distances for this route come from our flight-schedule database, which draws on published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data, and observed operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We report the days of the week and the departure times each carrier operates. The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time, given both per carrier and across all carriers on the route; where a schedule does not publish an elapsed time, it is derived from the scheduled departure and arrival times converted to UTC. Outbound and return times are computed by the same method, so the difference between them is directly comparable and reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in derivation. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two specific airports named, so an actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer. Where shown, on-time departure and arrival rates and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, which covers U.S. domestic routes only; where a typical fare is shown, it comes from the U.S. DOT Airline Origin and Destination Survey (DB1B), a quarterly 10% sample of tickets sold.", "toolsUsed": [ "redeye_flights", "flight_schedule" ] }, "q7": { "question": "Which airlines usually operate this route from Madrid to Lisbon?", "answer": "Seven airlines operate nonstop flights from Madrid to Lisbon: EA (56 weekly flights), Iberia (46 weekly, median fare around $239), easyJet (39 weekly, low-fare leader around $76), Air Europa (28 weekly, around $108), TAP Air Portugal (26 weekly, around $91), YW (22 weekly), and Ryanair (6 weekly on Mon/Tue/Thu). All carriers fly daily except Ryanair, which operates only three days per week. Iberia, easyJet, Air Europa, and TAP Air Portugal have typical median fares between $76 and $239, with easyJet the cheapest.", "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 Madrid and Lisbon?", "answer": "Common layover cities for the Madrid–Lisbon route include Barcelona, Porto, and Paris. Barcelona offers frequent connections and a short detour, keeping total travel time competitive. Porto provides a quick stopover with efficient transfers. Paris serves as a major hub with broad onward connections, though it adds more flight time. All these cities are within the Schengen Area, allowing visa‑free transit for eligible travelers." }, "q10": { "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Lisbon?", "answer": "May, June, and September offer sunny, mild weather with smaller crowds than the peak summer months." }, "q11": { "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Madrid to Lisbon?", "answer": "Bring a valid national ID card or passport, ensure it meets entry requirements, and carry a payment method for baggage. Proof of onward travel may be requested, and vaccination certificates are not currently required." }, "q12": { "question": "Which airport should I use in Lisbon?", "answer": "Lisbon has only one major airport, Humberto Delgado Airport, located just 7 km from the city centre, serving all commercial flights with easy access to downtown and popular attractions." }, "q13": { "question": "How do I get to Adolfo Suárez Barajas Airport from the city center?", "answer": "From central Madrid, the fastest and most popular option is the Line 203 Exprés Aeropuerto bus from Atocha Renfe, which serves all terminals; regular city buses 101, 200, 822, 824, 827, and 828 also connect various parts of the city to the airport. The Cercanías train and Metro line 8 provide rail access, with the Metro being a common choice for its speed and frequency. Taxis and ride-share services offer door-to-door convenience at a higher cost, while driving is possible with on-site parking at T1, T2-T3, and T4, though traffic can be heavy. Long-distance shuttle buses from Alsa, Avanzabus, Flixbus, and others serve the airport from regional cities.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://www.aena.es/en/adolfo-suarez-madrid-barajas/getting-there/trains.html", "title": "How to get here by train | Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport | Aena", "favicon": "https://www.aena.es/publica/assets/images/favico.svg" }, { "url": "https://www.aena.es/en/adolfo-suarez-madrid-barajas/getting-there/bus.html", "title": "How to get here by bus | Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport | Aena", "favicon": "https://www.aena.es/publica/assets/images/favico.svg" }, { "url": "https://www.aena.es/en/adolfo-suarez-madrid-barajas/airport-services/transport-between-terminals.html", "title": "Transport between terminals | Madrid-Barajas Airport | Aena", "favicon": "https://www.aena.es/publica/assets/images/favico.svg" }, { "url": "https://www.aena.es/en/adolfo-suarez-madrid-barajas/getting-there/taxi.html", "title": "How to get here by taxi | Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport | Aena", "time_published": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.aena.es/es/adolfo-suarez-madrid-barajas/como-llegar/autobus.html", "title": "Cómo llegar en autobús | Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas | Aena", "favicon": "https://www.aena.es/publica/assets/images/favico.svg" } ] }, "q14": { "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Lisbon airport?", "answer": "There are two hotels directly at Lisbon Airport: the upscale Melia Lisboa Aeroporto Hotel and the mid-range Star Inn Lisboa, both located next to Terminal 1 and within walking distance, each with an airport shuttle included. Additional hotels are available within a short drive, including Avalade Palace, Holiday Inn Express Lisbon Airport, B&B Hotel Lisboa Aeroporto, and ibis Styles Lisboa Aeroporto.", "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": "Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon Portela Airport) offers currency exchange offices and free Wi‑Fi in both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, with the main facilities concentrated in Terminal 1's landside and airside areas. Prayer rooms or chapels are available in Terminal 1, providing quiet spaces for reflection. Terminal 2, used mainly by low-cost carriers, has standard facilities including a few shops and service counters.", "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 Madrid and Lisbon airports?", "answer": "Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport offers a Meet & Assist personal escort service for departures, arrivals, and transits, purchasable online at least 72 hours in advance. Lisbon Portela Airport provides shuttle services to move travelers around the airport and to locations not served by aerobuses; mobility assistance at both airports should be arranged through the airline at least 48 hours before the flight.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://www.aena.es/en/adolfo-suarez-madrid-barajas/vip-services/meetassist.html", "title": "Meet & Assist | Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport | Aena", "favicon": "https://www.aena.es/publica/assets/images/favico.svg" }, { "url": "https://serviciosvip.aena.es/vip/en/aeropuertos/adolfo-suarez-madrid-barajas/servicios-asistencia-pasajaros/meet-and-assist", "title": "Assistance services at Madrid Barajas Airport", "time_published": "2026-02-02T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "http://www.aena.es/es/adolfo-suarez-madrid-barajas/conocenos/contacta.html", "title": "Contacta | Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas | Aena", "favicon": "http://www.aena.es/publica/assets/images/favico.svg" }, { "url": "https://www.aena.es/en/adolfo-suarez-madrid-barajas/airport-services/categories-and-terminals/security.html", "title": "Security | Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport | Aena", "time_published": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z" }, { "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 Madrid to Lisbon?", "answer": "Air Europa flies the route with Boeing 737-800 aircraft, and easyJet operates Airbus A320s. Iberia, TAP Air Portugal, Ryanair, and the other carriers on the route do not have specific aircraft types listed.", "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": [ "flight_schedule" ] }, "q18": { "question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from Madrid to Lisbon?", "answer": "The Madrid–Lisbon route is served by airlines across all three major alliances: oneworld via Iberia (and its regional partner Air Nostrum), Star Alliance via TAP Air Portugal, and SkyTeam via Air Europa. Several carriers on the route — easyJet, Ryanair, and Elite Airways — belong to no alliance.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled 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 median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines" ] }, "q20": { "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Madrid?", "answer": "When departing from Madrid-Barajas, the best airport lounge options include the Plaza Mayor and Aerotel Madrid lounges in Terminal 4, the Cibeles lounge in Terminal 1, the Puerta de Alcala lounge in Terminal 2, the Neptuno Lounge in Terminal 4 Satellite, and the Puerta Del Sol lounge in Terminal 3. The Puerta de Alcala lounge offers refreshments, beverages, internet, TV, WiFi, air conditioning, and showers, and can be accessed up to three hours before departure. The Puerta del Sol VIP Lounge is on the 2nd floor of Terminal 3 in the boarding area and is reserved for Schengen or non-Schengen flights, with a maximum stay of three hours prior to departure.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/spain/adolfo-suarez-madrid-barajas", "title": "Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport MAD Lounges - MAD Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "favicon": "https://prioritypass.com/icon.png?icon.1k7202wk2zqql.png?dpl=1f82db4e-b1f8-481b-b911-c24ef915cc46" }, { "url": "https://www.aena.es/en/adolfo-suarez-madrid-barajas/vip-services/vip-lounges/salas-vip-t2.html", "title": "T2 VIP lounge | Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport | Aena", "favicon": "https://www.aena.es/publica/assets/images/favico.svg" }, { "url": "https://www.prioritypass.com/es-LA/lounges/spain/adolfo-suarez-madrid-barajas", "title": "Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport MAD Lounges - MAD Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "favicon": "https://www.prioritypass.com/icon.png?a4ff481221414a5c" }, { "url": "https://www.prioritypass.com/airport-guides/madrid-barajas/t-2", "title": "Madrid Adolfo Suarez-Barajas MAD T2 - Lounges and info. | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://serviciosvip.aena.es/vip/en/aeropuertos/adolfo-suarez-madrid-barajas/salas-vip/puerta-del-sol", "title": "Puerta del Sol VIP Lounge in Adolfo Suarez Madrid Barajas Airport - Aena VIP Services", "favicon": "https://serviciosvip.aena.es/vip" } ] }, "q21": { "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Madrid to Lisbon?", "answer": "Baggage rules on Madrid–Lisbon flights depend on the airline and fare type. Basic economy fares often exclude checked luggage but include a small personal item, while standard economy typically allows one carry-on and one checked bag. Premium cabins offer more generous allowances." }, "q22": { "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Madrid to Lisbon?", "answer": "On this short‑haul route, flights typically offer Economy class, with some airlines providing a European Business class that uses the same seats as Economy with a blocked middle seat; flat‑bed Business is not common." }, "q23": { "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Policies vary by airline and fare type; flexible and premium cabin tickets generally allow same‑day changes or standby, while basic economy fares usually do not." } } } }