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Verdict

Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) scores higher overall at 7.7/10 versus Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) at 7.4/10.

Score comparison

Metric Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport Warsaw Chopin Airport
FlightLogic Score 7.7 7.4
On-Time Performance 7.5 7.2
Passenger Experience 7.6 7.3
Facilities & Comfort 8.0 7.7
Lounge Score 7.6 7.2
City Lisbon Warsaw
Country Portugal Poland
Terminals 2 terminals (T1 main, T2 low-cost) 2 terminals (T1 Schengen, T2 non-Schengen)
Annual passengers 33M+ 19M+

Operational comparison

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

Policy LIS — Lisbon WAW — Warsaw
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-2026 and /guides/lisbon-airport-lounge-guide-2026.

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.

Warsaw, Poland · WAW · #2 in this comparison

Warsaw Chopin Airport

2 terminals (T1 Schengen, T2 non-Schengen) · 19M+ passengers/year

7.4 / 10

How good is Warsaw Chopin Airport?

Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) 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 7.2/10. See full airport guide →

In short

Warsaw WAW scores 7.4/10 — Poland's hub. LOT Star Alliance gateway. Wizz Air and Ryanair from UK LCC bases. See /guides/warsaw-airport-lounge-guide-2026.

FlightLogic Score 7.4 Very Good
On-time 7.2 Departure reliability
Experience 7.3 Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities 7.7 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
7.2
Passenger Experience
7.3
Facilities & Comfort
7.7
Lounge score 7.2/10

Highlights

  • Primary UK–Poland gateway — Wizz Air, Ryanair, LOT from Luton, Stansted, and regional UK
  • LOT Polish Airlines hub — Star Alliance connections across Eastern Europe
  • Train S2/S3 to Warsaw Central ~20 min
  • EU261 on EU departures; UK261 on UK-return legs

Overview

Poland's primary hub — LOT Star Alliance gateway with dense Wizz Air and Ryanair UK schedules for Eastern Europe VFR and city breaks.

UK Eastern Europe routing

Wizz Air and Ryanair dominate UK–WAW low-cost. LOT offers full-service and Star Alliance connections to Kraków, Gdańsk, and Baltic states.

Compare WAW against Kraków (KRK) — Warsaw for connections; Kraków for southern Poland direct.

FAQ

Which is better, Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport or Warsaw Chopin Airport?

Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) scores higher overall at 7.7/10 versus Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) at 7.4/10.

Which has better lounges, LIS or WAW?

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

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

Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) has stronger on-time performance at 7.5/10 versus Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) at 7.2/10.