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Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport vs Edinburgh Airport

Detailed comparison of LIS and EDI on FlightLogic scores and passenger experience.

Verdict

Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) scores higher overall at 7.7/10 versus Edinburgh Airport (EDI) at 7.6/10.

Score comparison

Metric Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport Edinburgh Airport
FlightLogic Score 7.7 7.6
On-Time Performance 7.5 7.4
Passenger Experience 7.6 7.6
Facilities & Comfort 8.0 7.8
Lounge Score 7.6 7.2
City Lisbon Edinburgh
Country Portugal United Kingdom
Terminals 2 terminals (T1 main, T2 low-cost) 1 terminal
Annual passengers 33M+ 15M+

Operational comparison

Transport links, lounge access, connection times, and UK261 eligibility — verify locally before travel.

Policy LIS — Lisbon EDI — Edinburgh
Rail / public transport ——
To city centre ——
Lounge day pass ——
Min. connection time ——
Primary hub carriers ——

Detailed profiles

Lisbon, Portugal · LIS · #1 in this comparison

Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport

2 terminals (T1 main, T2 low-cost) · 33M+ passengers/year

7.7 / 10

How good is Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport?

Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) scores 7.7/10 (Very Good) on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (7.5), passenger experience (7.6), and facilities (8.0). Lounge quality rates 7.6/10. See full airport guide →

In short

Lisbon LIS scores 7.7/10 — Portugal's main hub. Metro to city ~20 min. TAP Star Alliance gateway. See /guides/best-airlines-uk-portugal-greece and /guides/lisbon-airport-lounge-guide.

FlightLogic Score 7.7 Very Good
On-time 7.5 Departure reliability
Experience 7.6 Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities 8.0 Food, shops, seating
Lounges 7.6 Lounge quality
Rating basis Editorial FlightLogic methodology

Score breakdown

Modelled on industry airport indices — on-time data, facilities ratings, and editorial experience signals combined into a single FlightLogic score.

On-Time Performance
7.5
Passenger Experience
7.6
Facilities & Comfort
8.0
Lounge score 7.6/10

Highlights

  • Primary UK gateway to Lisbon, Sintra, and central Portugal
  • TAP Portugal hub — Star Alliance connections to Brazil, Africa, and Atlantic islands
  • Metro red line to city centre ~20 min — among Europe's best airport-city links
  • TAP/Star Alliance lounges in T1; Priority Pass at ANA lounges

Overview

Portugal's primary hub — TAP Star Alliance gateway with dense easyJet, Ryanair, BA, and Jet2 UK schedules plus Atlantic island connections.

UK routes

BA, TAP, easyJet, Ryanair, and Jet2 serve LIS from London, Manchester, and regional UK. TAP offers competitive business class on LHR–LIS for Star Alliance collectors.

Compare Faro (/airports/faro) for Algarve beach holidays — Lisbon wins on city breaks and TAP connections.

Edinburgh, United Kingdom · EDI · #2 in this comparison

Edinburgh Airport

1 terminal · 15M+ passengers/year

7.6 / 10

How good is Edinburgh Airport?

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) scores 7.6/10 (Very Good) on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (7.4), passenger experience (7.6), and facilities (7.8). Lounge quality rates 7.2/10. See full airport guide →

In short

Edinburgh EDI scores 7.6/10 on FlightLogic — Scotland's busiest airport. Tram to city centre ~30 min. Long-haul via Emirates, Qatar, United. UK261 applies to all departures. See /guides/edinburgh-airport-lounge-guide.

FlightLogic Score 7.6 Very Good
On-time 7.4 Departure reliability
Experience 7.6 Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities 7.8 Food, shops, seating
Lounges 7.2 Lounge quality
Rating basis Editorial FlightLogic methodology

Score breakdown

Modelled on industry airport indices — on-time data, facilities ratings, and editorial experience signals combined into a single FlightLogic score.

On-Time Performance
7.4
Passenger Experience
7.6
Facilities & Comfort
7.8
Lounge score 7.2/10

Highlights

  • Scotland's primary international gateway — Emirates, Qatar Airways, and United long-haul plus dense European network
  • Edinburgh Trams reach city centre in ~30 minutes — direct link from airport stop
  • No1 Lounge and Aspire Lounge accept Priority Pass; pre-book at peak
  • UK261 covers all EDI departures — essential for easyJet and Ryanair Scotland routes

Overview

Scotland's busiest airport — single terminal, tram to Edinburgh city centre in 30 minutes, and growing long-haul via Emirates, Qatar, and United.

Scotland's international hub

Edinburgh handles Scotland's intercontinental traffic — Emirates to Dubai, Qatar to Doha, United to Newark, and seasonal North America routes supplement a dense European network on easyJet, Ryanair, Jet2, and BA.

For UK travellers north of the border, EDI avoids the Edinburgh–Heathrow positioning flight that adds cost and time. Compare MAN (/airports/manchester) for northern England connectivity.

Tram and ground transport

Edinburgh Trams run from the airport stop to York Place in the city centre every 7–10 minutes, taking ~30 minutes. Taxis and Uber operate from signed landside pick-up zones.

Allow extra time during Edinburgh Festival (August) when passenger volumes spike.

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FAQ

Which is better, Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport or Edinburgh Airport?

Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) scores higher overall at 7.7/10 versus Edinburgh Airport (EDI) at 7.6/10.

Which has better lounges, LIS or EDI?

Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) scores higher for lounges at 7.6/10, versus Edinburgh Airport at 7.2/10.

Which airport is more on-time, LIS or EDI?

Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) has stronger on-time performance at 7.5/10 versus Edinburgh Airport (EDI) at 7.4/10.