Lisbon

Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport

LPPT

429

Flights/Day

00:27

Local Time

Lisbon

Timezone

374ft

Elevation

Current Weather

Current Conditions

LPPT

VFR

16°C

Few Clouds • 10kt • 1022.00"

Observed: 22:30 UTC

VFR — Visual Flight Rules: Clear conditions, no weather delays expected.

Cloud Forecast

12k 8k 4k 0

19:00

CLR

23:00 BECMG

CLR

12:00 BECMG

CLR

14:00 TEMPO

CLR

Few (1-2 oktas) Scattered (3-4) Broken (5-7) Overcast (8) | CLR = Clear 25k = 25,000 ft ceiling

FM = From (abrupt change) BECMG = Becoming (gradual) TEMPO = Temporary PROB = Probability %

TAF valid until 01:00 local time

About Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport

Lisbon enjoys mild Atlantic climate with generally smooth conditions. Winter storms occasionally bring gusty crosswinds.

Is Lisbon Airport turbulent?

Lisbon enjoys relatively calm flying conditions thanks to its position on the Atlantic coast. The Mediterranean-influenced climate brings mild weather for most of the year. Winter Atlantic storms occasionally produce gusty winds and turbulence on approach, but severe weather disruptions are infrequent compared to airports in northern Europe or the Americas.

Atlantic exposure brings occasional winter storms
Mediterranean climate provides generally stable conditions
The Tagus River estuary can create localized wind effects

What weather affects Lisbon flights?

Winter low-pressure systems tracking across the Atlantic bring the most significant weather impacts. These storms can produce rain, gusty winds, and moderate turbulence on approach. The Tagus River estuary near the airport can create localized wind shifts. Summer is remarkably calm with very few weather delays.

When is the best time to fly from Lisbon?

May through October offers excellent flying conditions with minimal weather delays. The warm, dry summer months are particularly reliable. November through March carries higher risk of Atlantic storm impacts, though major disruptions remain uncommon. Lisbon is one of Europe's more weather-reliable major airports year-round.

Is turbulence at Lisbon dangerous?

No. Modern aircraft are designed to withstand forces far stronger than turbulence. While bumps can feel uncomfortable, they do not pose a safety risk. Pilots actively avoid rough air whenever possible. Learn more about turbulence

Best seats to reduce turbulence when flying from Lisbon?

Seats near the wings feel the least movement because they are closest to the aircraft's center of gravity. Seats at the back of the aircraft feel turbulence more strongly. Learn more about seat selection