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  About Lisbon

Lisbon, in Portugal, is one of the cheapest destinations in Europe that offers you everything that you can get in London, Paris or Rome but at a cheaper cost. Whether you are on a backpacking tour with your friends or with your family, you will enjoy your stay in Lisbon. It is slowly becoming one of the hottest vacation destinations in Europe. Not to mention, it is perfect for a beach vacation. Praia da Adraga is one of the most beautiful and serene beaches in Europe, and you will believe it, too, when you visit Lisbon. The city is also known for its delectable seafood and a vibrant nightlife. Taking the local commute to travel within the city is one of the easiest, convenient ways to get around. You will have the time of your life and without burning a hotel in your pocket. You can book a hotel in Lisbon that is either close to the beach or overlooks the busy, gorgeous streets of the city. All tourist attractions are accessible, and most of them are free.

Best Time to Visit Lisbon

Summer is one of the most successful seasons in Lisbon, and tourists are ready to face the heat. Even though spring and fall seasons are not popular among tourists to plan a trip to Lisbon, you can head to the city and explore it with fewer tourists around. March to May is the spring season in Lisbon, and the weather remains pleasantly warm. The temperature ranges from 9 to 21 degree Celsius. It might even rain lightly during spring. The weather becomes quite unpredictable in spring. You can book a hotel in Lisbon at a cheaper rate during spring since the rates drop due to it being shoulder season. You can attend the Lisbon Half Marathon if you are heading to the city in March. Spring has a blend of music and food festivals, too. You can attend Lisbon Fish and Flavours, Music Days in Belem and Festival de Sintra. The beaches will be less crowded, and you will be able to explore the city without the hustle and bustle of tourists.

June to August is the high season and summer, too. The hotel prices spike up, and getting cheap flight tickets to Lisbon can be tough. You will also find a lot of tourists buzzing in the city during this time. The temperature ranges from 15 to 28 degree Celsius. A lot of tourists head to the beach to beat the heat so you will find most beaches overcrowded here, especially if you are planning your trip in August. You can pack your fanciest bikini and sunblock before you head to the beach. Although the summer here is not as hot as compared to other cities in Europe, it is still advisable to stay well-hydrated. Summer also comes with a lot of events that you can attend like Rock in Rio, Arraial Lisboa Pride, Santos Populares, Festas de Lisboa and Portuguese National Day on June 10. You will also get to attend a lot of parties and carnivals in the city.

September and October are the ideal months to head to Lisbon. The hotel and flight prices drop and so do the number of tourists in the city. The weather is also quite pleasant, with temperatures ranging from 14 to 26 degree Celsius. You can also attend the Out Jazz Festival that happens over the weekends from May to September. November to February is winter in Lisbon, and it is not too bad if you compare it to regular European winter standards. There are high chances of rainfall during winter so you might not want to explore the city on your foot. These are also the wettest months of the year in Lisbon. If you are on a budget, this is when you will come across excellent flight deals to Lisbon and accommodations, too. The temperature ranges from 8 to 17 degree Celsius. You won't find a lot of events happening in the city during this time except the Art and Antiques Fair in February. Make sure you pack your umbrella, too, if you are heading to Lisbon in winter.

Places to Visit in Lisbon

Lisbon is one of those European cities where you will find everything you are looking for in a vacation and at a lower price. The Portugal city is known for its castles, marketplaces, beaches and the friendliest locals. The Sao George castle is one of the major attractions in the city that dates back to the 11th century. The city was under the Moorish rule back then, and the view from the castle is simply spectacular. Carmo Convent is the place to go to for anyone who loves archaeology. The National Azulejo Museum is known for its history and decorative tiles also called Azulejo. Right from the Renaissance to Baroque, the place reflects architectural styles of all eras. Cristo Rei Monument is a memorial park across the Tagus River is Almada. It was built to redeem Rio de Janeiro's Christ the Redeemer statue, during the time of Salazar. It holds a great religious significance in all of Portugal. All you art lovers can head to the National Museum of Art that has not only paintings but also sculptures, ceramics, furniture and so on. You can opt for a guided tour of the museum.

The Lisbon Oceanarium is yet another popular tourist spot in the city. It is also Europe's biggest aquarium. You will find a lot of marine animals, including penguins, jellyfish, stingrays, sea otters and so on. Belém Tower is a historical landmark in the city and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It used to protect Portugal's coast during the Age of Discoveries. In addition to that, the tower looks stunning, and the view from here is even better. Jerónimos Monastery is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and was built in 1501. This is also where Vasco da Gama was buried after his demise. You can club a tour of the monastery with that of Belém Tower since they are pretty close to each other. National Palace of Pena is one of the unique places in the city. It was King Ferdinand II's brainchild and was built in the 1800s. Castelo dos Mouros is another place in the town of Sintra that qualifies as a romantic location. The ruins of this medieval Moorish castle offers a spectacular view of the city and is a highly recommended tourist site. Cascais is a beach town, about a 45-minute train ride from Lisbon. You can head to the town if you feel like hitting the beach.

Things to do in Lisbon

Sign up for a sightseeing tour of the city or explore it on your own. You can board Tram 28 to get to some of the most beautiful neighbourhoods and be treated to stunning views of the city. Head to Belem to visit some of the most important museums and monuments. The structures here are Instagram-worthy and will certainly get you more followers. You can board the Tram 28 and head to Alfama, one of the best neighbourhoods in the city that is worth visiting. You can also go sightseeing in Sintra, a quaint town in Lisbon, and visit the National Palace of Pena. It is one of the most unique and romantic locations in the city. You can also visit St George's Castle in Alfama that offers a magnificent view of the city. Head to Feira da Ladra's Flea Market if you want to go on a shopping spree. The city also has a few food tours that you can join if you don't want to explore it on your own.

Foods and Restaurants in Lisbon

You can binge on authentic Portuguese food in less than 30 Euros per day in Lisbon. You will also get Iberico ham in Lisbon, which is one of the most popular and expensive hams in the world. You will also find sushi and wine at restaurants in the city without spending a lot of money. For a fine dining experience, you can head to Belcanto, a two Michelin star restaurant. You can also try Cervejaria Ramiro if you want to have delicious seafood. You can also try the Bacalhau, a salted cod dish which is also a traditional Portuguese dish but it is not for everyone. It is an acquired taste, and you might not like it immediately. Head over to Estamine Art Food Drink for authentic Brazilian food or a couple of drinks. The menu also offers a healthy food option. Rose Stupa Restaurant specialises in Asian, Indian and Nepali cuisine. Jam Club and Augusto Lisboa are also some of the popular eateries for Portuguese food.

How to reach Lisbon

Humberto Delgado Airport is situated about 7 km from the city centre. The flight connectivity to Lisbon from India is excellent. Turkish Airlines, Emirates Airline, Qatar Airways and Lufthansa are some of the airlines that have frequent flights to Lisbon from India. The flights also have layovers at their main hubs like Istanbul, Dubai, Doha and Munich.

  About Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines is the national flag carrier to the country of Turkey. The airline has excellent scheduled services to destinations across Europe, North and South American, Asia and Africa. It is one of the largest mainline carriers in the world with respect to passenger destinations. Turkish Airlines is also recognised as one of the only airlines to serve non-stop flights to a plethora of destinations from a single airport. It flies to about 126 countries directly, which is more than any other airline prevalent in the world. The airport also has an operational fleet of 24 cargo aircraft. Turkish Airlines' corporate headquarters is located at the Turkish Airlines General Management Building, which is on the grounds of Istanbul Atatürk Airport in Ye?ilköy, Bak?rköy, Istanbul. The Istanbul Airport in Arnavutkoy is Turkish Airlines' main hub base. The second hubs for the airline are Ankara Esenbo?a Airport and ?zmir Adnan Menderes Airport. In 2008, the airline also became part of the Star Alliance airline carrier network.

Founded in 1933, the airline was originally called as Turkish State Airlines and worked under the Ministry of National Defence. The airline underwent tremendous issues in the 1980s and 90s and even received a reputation for extremely poor customer service and flight delays. There are hijackings and other such concerns that took over, including the 1974 crash of the Turkish Airlines Flight 981 when the aircraft's flaw in design led to a massive accident that resulted in deaths of passengers. However, the airline's officials worked on fixing all the problems one after the other. While the necessary flight-related concerns were being fixed, Turkish Airlines continued to extend its international reach by attracting codeshare agreements with airlines such as American Airlines, LOT Polish Airlines. Asiana Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Cathay Pacific and Czech Airlines. Turkey's economic crisis also led to a reduction in the domestic route airline passenger traffic. Further, a war in Iraq in 2003 affected the closing of some international routes.

Turkish Airlines has grown phenomenally despite all the trials and tribulations. After much political dissonance and other complications witnessed by Turkish Airlines, the airline also recovered from its financial losses in 2017. The profitability witnessed a 35 per cent increase in turnover. Turkish Airlines has managed to find its glorious reputation of being one of the top airlines in the world yet again. Several miles and frequent-flyer programs have also been introduced by Turkish Airlines. The airline has been an official carrier to several football clubs including Manchester United, FC Barcelona, Borussia Dortmund, Aston Villa and FK Sarajevo, to name a few. Renowned athletes like Lionel Messi, Kobe Bryant, Wayne Rooney, Kevin Costner and Didier Drogba have been roped in for sponsorship and promotions deals by the airlines. Turkish Airline has been recognised with several accolades by Skytrax. Some of the titles received by the airline include Europe's Best Airline, World's Best Premium Economy Class Airline Seat and Southern Europe's Best Airline for consecutive years.

Fleet size of Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines' fleet size stands at 353 aircraft. The airline only has aircraft variants from the Airbus and Boeing family. Some of the aircrafts namely Airbus A319-100s, Airbus A321-200, Airbus A330-300s, Boeing 737-800s, Boeing 777-300ERs, Airbus A321neo and more are part of the fleet. In 2016, the airline announced that it was delaying the delivery of about 39 Boeing and Airbus aircraft due to a drop in the air traffic. Turkish Airlines was originally supposed to bring in a committed 167 aircraft including 92 Airbus A321neos, 65 Boeing 737 MAX 8 and 10 Boeing 737 MAX 9s. Additionally, the airline was also slated to receive about 10-32 aircraft in 2018. However, the orders have been pushed through 2023 as the airline's outstanding orders are yet to be received. In 2019, the airline did receive its first-ever Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, which was ordered back in March 2018. The airline has shown keen interest in acquiring Airbus A220 and Embraer E190/E195 to serve new destinations.

Baggage Allowance

The checked baggage allowance on Turkish Airlines is 32 kg. The passengers are allowed to carry 32 kg weighed baggage for free. The weight is applicable to single baggage that a passenger can carry. Beyond the stated baggage allowance, Turkish Airlines will not accept more. It is recommended that the passenger avoid carrying unnecessary and restricted items in their baggage. This might turn into a concern if you are travelling within a new city. Additionally, the passenger is also entitled to carry a piece of baggage that weighs not more than 23 kg. The luggage cannot exceed the weight stated by the airline. Similarly, the airline has also put forth a dimension for the baggage that needs to be followed. The dimension of the bags cannot exceed a total of 115 cm. The cabin baggage that is allowed by the airline is also cannot be more than 8 kg. As long as the piece of baggage's measurements falls under the dimension of 23x40x55 cm, the airline will accommodate the same. Along with the hand baggage, Turkish Airline also allows a small bag such as a handbag or a laptop bag that can be rested under the seat.

Passengers are allowed to carry musical instruments, sports equipment and other fragile items along with them on board. However, there are certain restrictions and rules that need to be followed by the traveller to ensure that no problem crops up. In case passengers are flying with infants, Turkish Airlines also has reservations to cater to the needs of the travellers. The airline provides spaces for strollers and other equipment too, which can be availed by passengers. Similarly, passengers who have physical disability and mobility issues can carry crutches and equipment to help them move around.

In-flight services

Turkish Airlines' in-flight services promise comfort and luxury. The seating is exquisite as the reclining chairs have a capacity to add to the comfort of the passenger. Further, the business class and economy class also offer legroom and adjustable footrest that can add to the luxury of the traveller. The seats are also capable of turning into comfortable beds with a lift-up seat design. Following the exquisite seating arrangement, the airline also offers phenomenal in-flight services. There are entertainment systems that are personalised and cater to individual passengers. The seats also come with power plug systems to help with the charging of portable electronic gadgets. For medium and long haul flights, the airline has in-flight meals too. They are complementary and can be requested to the airline ahead of the journey.

Much of the dishes that can be found in meals served in the economy class of Turkish Airlines include Turkish dishes. There are hot and cold beverages as well as snack services also available onboard. Interestingly, the airline also offers amenity kit as part of their ticket. The kit includes a sleep mask, toothbrush, toothpaste, socks, earplugs and lip balm. The airline has reserved entertainment content for kids travelling with parents. The in-flight entertainment systems have in-built games, films, music and a range of TV channels for children. The airline also has toy sets that can be requested on board.

Popular routes and top cities for Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines is known to have an immaculate domestic route and international route connectivity. The airline flies to more than 50 domestic cities and 244 international destinations that have been spread across 123 countries. Turkish Airlines has flights reserved for about 108 cities in Turkey and Europe. As for other continents, the airline connects to 64 Asian cities and 19 cities in the Americas. Outside of Turkey, Turkish Airlines sees a large number of flights serving Germany, Russia, Italy, the United States, France, Saudi Arabia, Ukraine, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Spain and the United Kingdom. These countries see the maximum number of flights being chartered by the airline. The airline also provides carrier services to Indian cities such as Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai and Ahmedabad.

Why travel by Turkish Airlines?

Turkish Airlines has built a reputation for its excellent domestic route and international route connections. With flights catering to over 315 destinations worldwide, the airline has become one of the most sought-after options. Despite several complications and concerns that have cropped up over the years, Turkish Airlines has seen tremendous growth. It has upgraded its passenger fleet and even enhanced the facilities that make it more accessible for travellers. You can find and even book a Turkish Airlines flight on the airline's official website. Simultaneously, you will be able to find out more about the flight details such as flight status on the site. Often passengers even get their web check-in done on the official website. If you download the airline's app from Play Store, you can further get hold of details on Turkish Airlines' flight schedule. The in-flight services of Turkish Airlines also add to the world-class facilities that can be availed at the airport and the flight. The airline has dedicated first and business class lounges installed at the airports.