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Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport vs Rome Fiumicino Airport

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

Verdict

Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) scores higher overall at 7.7/10 versus Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) at 7.7/10. Rome Fiumicino Airport leads on lounges at 7.8/10.

Score comparison

Metric Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport Rome Fiumicino Airport
FlightLogic Score 7.7 7.7
On-Time Performance 7.5 7.5
Passenger Experience 7.6 7.6
Facilities & Comfort 8.0 8.0
Lounge Score 7.6 7.8
City Lisbon Rome
Country Portugal Italy
Terminals 2 terminals (T1 main, T2 low-cost) 3 terminals (T1, T3 Schengen/Non-Schengen)
Annual passengers 33M+ 49M+

Operational comparison

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

Policy LIS — Lisbon FCO — Rome
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.

Rome, Italy · FCO · #2 in this comparison

Rome Fiumicino Airport

3 terminals (T1, T3 Schengen/Non-Schengen) · 49M+ passengers/year

7.7 / 10

How good is Rome Fiumicino Airport?

Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) 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 7.8/10. See full airport guide →

In short

Rome FCO scores 7.7/10 — Italy's #1 airport. Leonardo Express to Termini ~32 min. ITA Airways SkyTeam hub. See /guides/best-airlines-uk-italy and /guides/rome-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 7.8 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 7.8/10

Highlights

  • Primary UK gateway to Rome, Lazio, and central Italy — Leonardo Express to Termini ~32 min
  • ITA Airways (SkyTeam) hub — connections to Sicily, Sardinia, and southern Italy
  • ITA Lounge and SkyTeam lounges T3; Priority Pass at Plaza Premium
  • EU261 on EU departures; UK261 on UK-return legs

Overview

Italy's busiest airport and primary UK gateway to Rome — ITA Airways hub with dense easyJet, Ryanair, Jet2, and BA schedules from London and regional UK.

UK routes

BA, ITA Airways, easyJet, Ryanair, and Jet2 from LHR, LGW, STN, and MAN. Compare Milan (/airports/milan) for northern Italy and fashion/business routing.

Allow 90+ min for T3 security at peak UK bank holiday departures.

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FAQ

Which is better, Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport or Rome Fiumicino Airport?

Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) scores higher overall at 7.7/10 versus Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) at 7.7/10. Rome Fiumicino Airport leads on lounges at 7.8/10.

Which has better lounges, LIS or FCO?

Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) scores higher for lounges at 7.8/10, versus Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport at 7.6/10.

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

Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) has stronger on-time performance at 7.5/10 versus Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) at 7.5/10.