Direct Flights from New York to Lisbon
Nonstop service from EWR to LIS on TAP Air Portugal, United. Here's the schedule at a glance — plus what to do once you land.
Airlines
TAP Air Portugal, United
Nonstop flights
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Distance
3,376 mi
Days operated
Schedule varies
About Lisbon
Lisbon is the capital and most populous city of Portugal, with an estimated population of 658,236 as of 2025, within its administrative limits and 3,353,000 within the metropolis, as of 2025. The city lies in the western portion of the Iberian Peninsula, on the northern shore of the River Tagus. The western portion of its metro area, the Portuguese Riviera, hosts the westernmost point of Continental Europe, culminating at Cabo da Roca.
Top things to do in Lisbon
- The Jerónimos Monastery or Hieronymites Monastery is a former monastery of the Order of Saint Jerome near the Tagus river in the parish of Belém, in the Lisbon Municipality, Portugal.
- The Cathedral of Saint Mary Major, often called Lisbon Cathedral or simply the Sé, is a Roman Catholic cathedral located in Lisbon, Portugal. It is the oldest church in the city, built in 1147.
- The Monument of the Discoveries is a monument on the northern bank of the Tagus River estuary, in the civil parish of Santa Maria de Belém, Lisbon.
- The Palace of Mafra, also known as the Palace-Convent of Mafra and the Royal Building of Mafra, is a monumental Baroque and Neoclassical palace-monastery located in Mafra, Portugal, some 28 kilometres from Lisbon.
- São Jorge Castle, sometimes known in English as Saint George's Castle, is a historic castle in the Portuguese capital of Lisbon, located in the freguesia of Santa Maria Maior.
- Lisbon's Calouste Gulbenkian Museum houses one of the world's most important private art collections.
- The Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga, also known in English as the National Museum of Ancient Art, is a Portuguese national art museum located in Lisbon.
- The Church of Santa Engrácia is a 17th-century monument in Lisbon, Portugal. Originally a church, it was converted into the National Pantheon, in which important Portuguese personalities are buried.
- Quinta da Regaleira is a quinta constructed from 1904 to '10 and located near the historic centre of Sintra, Portugal. It is classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO within the "Cultural Landscape of Sintra".
- The Castle of the Moors is a hilltop medieval castle located in the central Portuguese civil parish of Santa Maria e São Miguel, in the municipality of Sintra, about 25 km (16 mi) northwest of Lisbon.
- The São Bento Palace is the seat of the Assembly of the Republic, the parliament of Portugal. It is located in the Estrela district of Lisbon.
- The Church and Monastery of São Vicente de Fora, meaning "Monastery of St. Vincent Outside the Walls", is a 17th-century church and monastery in the city of Lisbon, Portugal.
Attraction descriptions from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA); place data from Wikidata (CC0).
Planning a trip to Lisbon
- Best time to visit
- The best time to visit Lisbon is March–July and September–November, when daytime highs are a comfortable 64–82°F.
- How long to stay
- Lisbon rewards a longer visit — a full week lets you explore its many sights, from Jerónimos Monastery, Lisbon Cathedral, and Monument of the Discoveries and beyond.
Frequently asked questions
- Is there a direct flight from New York to Lisbon?
- Yes — you can fly nonstop from New York (EWR) to Lisbon (LIS) on TAP Air Portugal, United.
- Which airlines fly nonstop from New York to Lisbon?
- TAP Air Portugal, United fly nonstop between New York (EWR) and Lisbon (LIS).
- How far is Lisbon from New York?
- Lisbon is about 3,376 miles from New York by air.
- What is there to do in Lisbon?
- Popular things to do include Jerónimos Monastery, Lisbon Cathedral, Monument of the Discoveries, Palace of Mafra, and more.
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