Essential Travel Information For Your Trip
Discover how to get to Lisbon, how to navigate the city, and find all the essential tips to make the most of your journey.
Flying To Lisbon
Lisbon is served by Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS), Portugal’s main international airport. Conveniently located close to the city centre, the airport offers direct connections to destinations across Europe and around the world. According to Lisbon Airport, the city centre can be reached in approximately 20 minutes by metro.
Transport services including metro, buses, taxis, rideshare services, car hire, and train connections are readily available from the airport.
Public Transportation
Getting to the City
Upon arrival at Lisbon Airport, you have several convenient options for reaching your accommodation.
By metro
The Lisbon Airport has a Metro (subway) station with a direct line to the city centre. The 'Aeroporto – Saldanha' line takes you to downtown Lisbon in about 20 minutes.
By bus
There are city and intercity buses that stop near the airport arrivals terminal. Only luggage with a maximum size of 50x40x20cm is allowed on city buses.
By shuttle
Coimbra Airport Shuttle provides a shared door-to-door transfer service between the Center of Portugal and both Lisboa and Porto airports.
By train
10 minutes away by Metro and a bit longer by bus, you can get to Gare do Oriente, the main train station in Lisbon, where you can take trains to all parts of the country.
By taxi
You can always find a taxi at the airport, normally queueing outside the departures and arrivals terminals. As the city centre is very close by, taxis are a rather affordable transportation option.
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How to Move Around Lisbon
Buses
Carris operates an extensive network of bus routes serving the entire city, providing convenient access to areas not directly connected by metro.
Trams
Lisbon’s iconic yellow trams are a distinctive feature of the city. In addition to serving as a practical form of transport, they provide a unique way to explore historic neighbourhoods such as Alfama, Graça, and Bairro Alto.
Funiculars
Lisbon’s historic funiculars and the Santa Justa Lift help visitors navigate the city’s famous hills while offering memorable views of the surrounding areas.
Metro
The Lisbon Metro is one of the quickest and most efficient ways to travel around the city. The network consists of four lines covering many of Lisbon’s major attractions, business districts, and transport hubs. Trains generally operate from early morning until after midnight. Visit Metro Lisboa for more information.
Ferries
Ferry services cross the Tagus River, connecting Lisbon with destinations on the southern bank while offering excellent views of the city skyline.
Please visit the official tourism page of Lisbon for more information.