Humberto Delgado Airport is Portugal's primary aviation hub, located only 7 km from Lisbon city center.
It is the country's most congested airport, gateway to the neighborhoods of Alfama, Belém, and the hills of the capital.
How to get to Lisbon Portela Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to LIS
Parking near Lisbon Portela Airport
The parking, distributed over multiple levels, is located next to the terminal.
Rates are in line with those of a major European hub.
How to get to Lisbon from LIS
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
Airport transfers you can book in advance
Shuttles and private transfers you can book online, picked from the best rated by travelers.
Lisbon Airport: Private Transfer To/From Lisbon
Lisbon: LIS Airport Private Transfer to/from City Center
Lisbon: Private Transfer Between Airport and City Center
Lisbon: Airport Transfer to/from Cascais, Estoril, or Sintra
Car rental at Lisbon Portela Airport
Major car rental companies are represented in the arrivals area.
A driving license, passport and credit card are sufficient for EU citizens, without need for the IDP.
Hotels near Lisbon Portela Airport
Airport and Prior Velho
The ibis Styles Lisboa Aeroporto is in Prior Velho, about 2.9 km from the terminal; the hotel's free shuttle covers the trip but only runs in two time windows, 4:00-12:00 and 16:00-00:00, and must be booked at least 3 days in advance.
Best for: Layovers of a few hours and dawn departures, when you want to stay close to the runways even though the airport has no hotels connected to the terminals.
- A few minutes from the terminal by car or with the free shuttle, handy for dawn flights
- Lower costs than the hotels in the centre, with on-site parking
- The shuttle doesn't cover the central afternoon hours (12:00-16:00) or the night: outside those windows you need a taxi
- Only the industrial and logistics area of Prior Velho around, with no evening life
Parque das Nações and Oriente
Direct Red Line from the airport to Oriente in about 9 minutes, with two intermediate stops (Encarnação, Moscavide) and no changes; the metro runs from 6:30 to 1:00 with a train every 6-9 minutes.
Best for: Those who want a direct metro to the airport with no changes, in a modern riverside district with the Oceanário and the Vasco da Gama shopping centre.
- No line change: the same Red Line from the airport all the way to Oriente
- Oceanário, the Vasco da Gama shopping centre and Casino Lisboa a few minutes on foot from the hotels
- Office and exhibition-space district: away from Oceanário and Vasco da Gama, evening life is limited
- For the historic centre (Baixa, Chiado) you still need another 15-20 minutes by metro after Oriente
Recommended hotels
- Meliá Lisboa Oriente On Avenida D. João II, about 1.5 km from the airport and a few steps from Oriente station; views of the Tagus river and the Expo 98 area. View availability
- Moxy Lisboa Oriente The first Moxy in Portugal, 222 rooms over 14 floors on Avenida Aquilino Ribeiro Machado; the Oceanário is 350 metres away and the Vasco da Gama shopping centre 150 metres away. View availability
- Hotel Ibis Lisboa Parque das Nações About 5 minutes on foot from Oriente station, on Rua do Mar Vermelho; the most affordable option among the area's chains. View availability
Avenida da Liberdade
From the airport, Red Line to São Sebastião and change to the Blue Line, which stops at Avenida and Restauradores: 20-25 minutes in total with one change.
Best for: Those who want Lisbon's luxury shopping boulevard, halfway between Restauradores and Marquês de Pombal, with the metro just steps away.
- Luxury boutiques, outdoor cafés and two Blue Line stations (Avenida and Marquês de Pombal) along the avenue
- 10-15 minutes on foot downhill from the Baixa and Rossio
- A line change at São Sebastião is needed to get there from the airport
- Traffic on the central avenue remains heavy until late evening
Recommended hotels
- Sofitel Lisbon Liberdade At number 127 Avenida da Liberdade, in the most commercial stretch of the avenue, between Parque Eduardo VII and the Baixa. View availability
- NH Collection Lisboa Liberdade At number 180B Avenida da Liberdade, with the Avenida metro station right opposite the entrance. View availability
- Avani Avenida Liberdade Lisbon Hotel On Rua Julio Cesar Machado, a few steps from Avenida da Liberdade and the Baixa; 119 rooms in an early twentieth-century building. View availability
Marquês de Pombal and Parque Eduardo VII
The same route as the Avenida da Liberdade area: Red Line to São Sebastião, change to the Blue Line and one more stop to Marquês de Pombal, also an interchange with the Yellow Line.
Best for: Those who prefer a greener, less touristy area, next to Lisbon's large central park, with the Blue/Yellow Line interchange just steps away.
- Parque Eduardo VII, the largest formal garden in central Lisbon, is a few minutes on foot from all the hotels in the area
- Praça Marquês de Pombal is an interchange between the Blue and Yellow Lines, handy for moving in several directions
- Office area with through-traffic avenues: less street life than Avenida da Liberdade or the Baixa
- A 10-15 minute walk or the metro is still needed to reach the heart of Avenida da Liberdade
Recommended hotels
- Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon On Rua Rodrigo da Fonseca, elevated above Avenida da Liberdade and a step from Parque Eduardo VII; among the city's most award-winning luxury hotels. View availability
- InterContinental Lisbon by IHG On Rua Castilho, next to Praça Marquês de Pombal and facing Parque Eduardo VII; a 19-storey tower with 331 rooms. View availability
- Sheraton Lisboa Hotel & Spa On Rua Latino Coelho, about 15 minutes on foot from both Marquês de Pombal and Avenida da Liberdade; one of the few towers in the city with an in-house spa. View availability
Baixa, Chiado and Cais do Sodré
Red Line to São Sebastião, change to the Blue Line to Baixa-Chiado or Cais do Sodré: about 25 minutes in total with just one change; by taxi 15-30 minutes depending on traffic, over 7-8 km (12-25 euros).
Best for: Those who want the historic centre and the alleys of Chiado on foot, or the evenings of Cais do Sodré, accepting a longer transfer from the airport.
- Praça do Comércio, Rua Augusta and the Baixa's elevators within walking distance
- Cais do Sodré, with the Time Out Market and Pink Street, a few minutes on foot from the area's hotels
- From the airport a line change is always needed: there's no direct train as there is for Oriente
- The nightlife streets of Cais do Sodré are noisy until late on weekends
Recommended hotels
- Pestana Rua Augusta Lisboa On Rua do Comércio, at the foot of Rua Augusta and a few steps from Praça do Comércio: the most central hotel in the Baixa among the verified candidates. View availability
- Hampton By Hilton Lisbon City Centre Baixa On Avenida 24 de Julho, in the Cais do Sodré district, about 16 minutes on foot from Praça do Comércio; 157 rooms with a rooftop pool, opened in 2025. View availability
- DUO Hotel Lisbon, Curio Collection by Hilton On Rua Dom Luís I, in the heart of Cais do Sodré, between a nineteenth-century building and a modern one joined by an inner patio; the Time Out Market is about 5 minutes on foot away. View availability
Airport services
Shopping & Duty Free
Lounges & relaxation
- lounges
- 3
- with Priority Pass
- 1
- earliest opening
- 04:00
Connectivity & Wi-Fi
Families & Children
Terminal guide
The main terminal, modern and efficient, handles the most intense traffic in Portugal.
The recommended safety margin for international flights is 2.5–3 hours.
Map of Lisbon Portela Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Can you pay for the Lisbon metro with a contactless card instead of a paper ticket?
Yes, at the turnstiles you can validate a contactless credit or debit card directly, as an alternative to the Viva Viagem ticket or the rechargeable Navegante card.
Q. How much does a taxi from Lisbon to the centre cost?
Indicatively 15-20 EUR (taximeter 0.96 EUR/km by day, 1.21 EUR/km at night/weekends/holidays, about +26%; fixed luggage surcharge of 1.60 EUR).
Q. Do you need a visa for Portugal?
Citizens of the EU, the United Kingdom, the United States and Canada do not need a Schengen visa for stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Q. Is Lisbon the base of TAP Air Portugal?
Yes, it is the main hub of Portugal's flag carrier, with strong connections to Africa and North and South America.
Q. Which lounges accept Priority Pass?
ANA Lounge (T1).
Q. What time does the first lounge open?
At 04:00: ANA Lounge (T1).
Flight board
Real-time status of arriving and departing flights
