Manchester, home to one of the largest Jewish communities in the United Kingdom outside London, offers direct and frequent air service to Lisbon. The short flight makes Portugal an accessible destination for a focused private heritage journey.
easyJet and TAP Air Portugal both operate direct flights between Manchester Airport and Lisbon, with a flight time of approximately two hours and forty-five minutes. Service is less frequent than from London but generally sufficient for a full range of itinerary lengths without requiring a connection.
On arrival, a private driver-guide meets you and transfers you by Mercedes to your hotel. Given the manageable flight length, most travellers begin light touring the same afternoon, with the structured programme beginning fully the following morning.
Manchester's short flight time supports the 3-day Sephardic Route for travellers with limited time, and the 6-day Jewish Heritage Journey for those wanting fuller coverage of the interior communities and the coast.
Spring and autumn offer the most comfortable travelling weather for the interior mountain routes, while summer suits travellers prioritising the coast and Lisbon's evening hours. We recommend confirming dates and hotel availability at least eight to twelve weeks ahead for spring and autumn departures, and further ahead for the July and August peak, when Lisbon's better restaurants and boutique hotels book quickly.
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Yes, both easyJet and TAP Air Portugal operate direct service, with flight time of roughly two hours and forty-five minutes.
We recommend at least twelve to sixteen weeks ahead for July and August, when Lisbon's finer hotels and restaurants fill early.
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