Carry-on only for short connection at LIS?
Feb 12, 2024, 8:33 pm
#1
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Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 13
Carry-on only for short connection at LIS?
I have a flight from the US to London with a layover in Lisbon, and the connection is only 1 hour and 30 minutes. Both flights are J class.
I know this question has been asked a lot, but it seems there are quite a few flights with really tight connections at LIS so it may not be an exception. I just want to hear about everyone's experiences.
Since there are 3-4 flights from Lisbon to the UK later in the day, I think I should be able to catch another flight if I miss the connection.
However, I'm worried that my luggage might not make it to the second flight and could arrive the day after. I'm leaving London the day after my arrival and need my luggage with me. I'm tempted to just bring a carry-on, but my carry-on might be too big to fit into the cabin (it's a longer trip, so I need more stuff than what a small carry-on can hold).
Any advice or similar experiences would be greatly appreciated!
I know this question has been asked a lot, but it seems there are quite a few flights with really tight connections at LIS so it may not be an exception. I just want to hear about everyone's experiences.
Since there are 3-4 flights from Lisbon to the UK later in the day, I think I should be able to catch another flight if I miss the connection.
However, I'm worried that my luggage might not make it to the second flight and could arrive the day after. I'm leaving London the day after my arrival and need my luggage with me. I'm tempted to just bring a carry-on, but my carry-on might be too big to fit into the cabin (it's a longer trip, so I need more stuff than what a small carry-on can hold).
Any advice or similar experiences would be greatly appreciated!
Feb 19, 2024, 7:33 pm
#2
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: PEK
Programs: A3*G, UA Gold EY Silver
Posts: 8,958
90 mins is fine. Luggage should also be fine, but if you absolutely need it with you, pack it in your carry-on.
The connection itself is painless - you arrive, go through security and back into the international departure area (no need to go through passport control). TP has a new non-Schengen lounge that you can use.
The connection itself is painless - you arrive, go through security and back into the international departure area (no need to go through passport control). TP has a new non-Schengen lounge that you can use.
