The Best place to travel to in march
By Flavia Voican · Updated 2026-04-20 · General
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Lisbon offers the best value for March travel at an average price of €38 for a round-trip flight from London, with 6 hours of daily sunshine and 15°C temperatures.
How Much Does Lisbon Cost in March 2026?
TAP Air Portugal (TP) offers the lowest base fares at €38 from London Heathrow (LHR) for March 1-10 departures, while Ryanair (FR) lists €29 but adds €15 for carry-on bags. EasyJet (U2) charges €45 with free checked luggage but has a 30% higher cancellation fee. Flavia’s March 2025 trip cost €38 for TP flight TP342 from LHR to LIS, including one checked bag. Prices spike 22% on weekends due to school holidays.
Lisbon vs Barcelona: Price & Weather Comparison
| Destination |
Avg. Round-Trip (LHR) |
March Avg. Temp |
Peak Weekdays |
Best Booking Window |
| Lisbon (LIS) |
€38-€129 |
15°C (6 hours sun) |
Wed/Thu |
52 days before departure |
| Barcelona (BCN) |
€62-€185 |
12°C (4 hours sun) |
Mon/Tue |
45 days before departure |
Lisbon’s prices are 37% lower than Barcelona’s for equivalent dates. According to Eurostat 2025, 43% of European travelers book March trips within 3 weeks of departure, but Lisbon’s best fares appear 52 days out.
Cheapest Booking Window & Weather Patterns
Book 52 days before departure to access the lowest fares: Ryanair’s March 15 flight (FR344) drops from €99 to €72 when booked 52 days ahead. Prices rise 28% if booked 14 days out. March has 6 hours of daily sunshine, with temperatures averaging 15°C—ideal for exploring Alfama district without crowds. Flavia walked 8km through Belém on a €0.50 bus ride in March 2025, avoiding €12 taxi fares.
Hidden Fees to Avoid on March Flights
Ryanair’s base fare excludes carry-on bags, adding €15 at check-in for even a small backpack on March flights. Flavia witnessed a passenger pay €15 for a laptop bag at Lisbon airport (LIS) in March 2025. Never book "cheap" Ryanair flights without pre-paying for bags—this fee is not shown in initial search results. TAP Air Portugal includes one checked bag (23kg) in base fare, saving travelers €15-€20 versus competitors.
Logistics: Getting to Lisbon from LHR
Arriving at Lisbon Airport (LIS), take the X65 bus to Rossio Square for €2.50 (25 minutes, every 15 minutes). Flavia paid €8 for the X65 bus from LIS to city center in March 2025—€1.50 cheaper than the metro. TAP’s LHR-LIS flights (TP342) arrive at 10:30 AM, allowing 3 hours to reach hotels before afternoon sightseeing. The airport transfer cost is 83% lower than taxis (€12 vs €2.50 bus).
Q: What’s the cheapest day to fly from LHR to LIS in March?
A: Tuesdays and Wednesdays average 14% lower fares than weekends, with Ryanair FR344 from LHR to LIS costing €29 on Tuesday vs €39 Saturday.
Q: How much should I budget for a 4-night Lisbon stay in March?
A: Budget hotels cost €52-€75/night (€208-€300 total), excluding meals. Flavia stayed at Hotel Avenida for €58/night in March 2025, including breakfast.
Q: What’s Lisbon’s rainiest month compared to March?
A: March has 8 rainy days (22% of days), while April averages 12 rainy days. Book March trips to avoid April’s 50% higher hotel prices.
See our Lisbon hotel guide for 2026 at 360businesstour.com/travel/lisbon-hotels.
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Flavia Voican
Travel entrepreneur & founder of 360 Business Tour. Writing about flights, destinations, and travel hacks since 2011.
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