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Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport vs Islamabad International Airport
Detailed comparison of LIS and ISB on FlightLogic scores and passenger experience.
Verdict
Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) scores higher overall at 7.7/10 versus Islamabad International Airport (ISB) at 7.4/10.
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-2026 and /guides/lisbon-airport-lounge-guide-2026.
FlightLogic Score7.7Very Good
On-time7.5Departure reliability
Experience7.6Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities8.0Food, shops, seating
Lounges7.6Lounge quality
Rating basisEditorialFlightLogic 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 score7.6/10
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.
1 integrated terminal (New Islamabad Airport) · 8M+ passengers/year
7.4/ 10
How good is Islamabad International Airport?
Islamabad International Airport (ISB) scores 7.4/10 (Very Good)
on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (7.2),
passenger experience (7.3), and facilities (7.7).
Lounge quality rates 7.5/10. See full airport guide →
In short
Islamabad ISB scores 7.4/10 — Pakistan capital gateway. PIA from MAN/BHX; Gulf hub connections via QR/EK. See /guides/uk-pakistan-flights-guide-2026 and /guides/islamabad-airport-lounge-guide-2026.
FlightLogic Score7.4Very Good
On-time7.2Departure reliability
Experience7.3Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities7.7Food, shops, seating
Lounges7.5Lounge quality
Rating basisEditorialFlightLogic 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
7.2
Passenger Experience
7.3
Facilities & Comfort
7.7
Lounge score7.5/10
Highlights
Primary UK–Pakistan gateway for Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and northern Punjab
PIA direct MAN–ISB and BHX–ISB; Gulf carriers via DXB/DOH most competitive on price
New integrated terminal (2018) — Marhaba and Priority Pass lounges
e-Visa or visa on arrival for UK passport holders — apply online before travel
Overview
Pakistan's capital gateway — PIA direct from Manchester and Birmingham plus one-stop via Dubai, Doha, and Istanbul for UK–Punjab and KPK VFR traffic.
UK VFR routing
Compare direct PIA vs one-stop Qatar/Emirates — Gulf carriers often cheaper in business with superior lounge product.
Allow 60+ min immigration at peak UK arrival banks (Jun–Aug, Dec–Jan).
FAQ
Which is better, Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport or Islamabad International Airport?
Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) scores higher overall at 7.7/10 versus Islamabad International Airport (ISB) at 7.4/10.
Which has better lounges, LIS or ISB?
Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) scores higher for lounges at 7.6/10, versus Islamabad International Airport at 7.5/10.
Which airport is more on-time, LIS or ISB?
Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) has stronger on-time performance at 7.5/10 versus Islamabad International Airport (ISB) at 7.2/10.
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