Transfer to/from - Lisbon airport (LIS)
Public transportation services, licensed taxis and rideshare, private transfer companies and car rental services in Lisbon airport (LIS)
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What are the shuttle services?
Coimbra Airport Shuttle (Tel +351 304 505 304) operates shared door-to-door services to and from Lisbon and Porto airports, with fares from €34.00, and to the entire central region, from €41.00. Departures according to flight schedules.
Which Metro line has a connection to the airport?
The Linha Vermelha operates every 5 minutes from 6:30 am to 1:05 am and travels to Saldanha and São Sebastião, in the city centre, in 20 min., at a cost of €1.45. It allows access to other lines to different parts of the city, and is a way to visit the metro stations, each with a different theme and décor. A 7 Colinas / Viva Viagem card must be purchased and credit charged to travel. Intermediate stops include Encarnação, Moscavide, Oriente, Cabo Ruivo, Olivais, Chelas, Bela Vista, Olaias and Alameda. The station is located at the south end of Terminal 1. More information: Tel +351 213 500 115.
What is the nearest train station to the airport?
Just 10 minutes from the airport is Gare do Oriente, the city's main station, from where CP trains (Tel +351 707 210 220) depart to various parts of the country, such as Azambuja, Carregado, Alverca, Sacavém, Santa Apolónia, Rossio, Alcântara, Benfica, Amadora, Mira Sintra, Rio de Mouro, Algueirão, Portela.
What are the bus lines that have a connection to the airport?
Carris bus services (Tel +351 213 613 000) depart from outside the Arrivals area. Tickets cost €1.80 and a 7 Colinas / Viva Viagem card is required.
208 - Night service (1:09 am to 6:14 am) to Cais Sodré, Praça do Comércio, Praça Figueira, Olaias, Bela Vista, Encarnação, Praça Norte, Estação Oriente.
705 - Estação Oriente, Moscavide, Praça José Queirós, Olivais Norte, Morgado, Encarnação, Estação Roma-Areeiro (6:57 am to 8:28 pm).
722 - Praça Londres, Areeiro, Encarnação, Praça Norte, Olivais Norte, Portela (6:49 am to 8:54 pm).
744 - Restauradores, Marquês Pombal, Picoas, Saldanha, Campo Pequeno, Entrecampos, Encarnação, Estação Oriente, Moscavide (6:42 am to 9:57 pm).
783 - Amoreiras, Marquês Pombal, Picoas, Saldanha, Campo Pequeno, Entrecampos, Campo Grande, Encarnação, Praça Norte, Prior Velho (6:12 am to 0:34 am).
How much does a taxi cost?
Vehicles available 24 hours a day outside the terminals. Travel time to the centre of Lisbon is 25-45 minutes and has a fare of €10.00-15.00 (depending on traffic).
Where to wait for an Uber at Portela airport?
Just outside the terminal building, there is a bus stop and then a covered mini-parking area. Cross the street and wait for your driver in that covered part of the car park. Estimated fare to the city centre: €8.00-11.00.
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Latest updates: August 18, 2023
Transportation Tips to/from the airport
Although there are issues that seem more than obvious, it is always advisable to take them into account when moving to or from the airport, and especially if we go by public transport.
1- To the airport - It is convenient to leave with a little more anticipation than what is commonly suggested. If you choose a taxi or a private car service, always take into account peak traffic times, demonstrations, strikes or events that may delay the journey to the airport from where you are. It is always good to be informed about what is happening.
If you contract a shared transfer service, have a contact telephone number handy in case of any delay by the company. In these cases they usually already have a scheduled collection time.
If you use public transport (collective, train) take into account the schedules (weekends and holidays tend to have less frequency), if you have to change and also how to board (if you need a card or paying the driver or motorist at the moment ). These are details that seem obvious, but it is advisable to know so as not to have surprises and suffer a delay that could cause complications.
If you rent a car to get to the airport, check where to leave the vehicle. At some airports, there is an exclusive parking lot for rental cars.
2 -From the airport- Here it is a little less stressful since you don't have the pressure of missing your flight. In the worst case, you will arrive later at the place where you are going to stay or at the meeting point where you are trying to arrive.
Once you leave the plane, look for your suitcase and finish with the arrival procedures that are required. Then, follow the directions for public transportation or ask the airport staff.
It is very useful to find out in advance the schedules of the buses or trains in case you arrive late at night. Not all work 24 hours. The same goes for taxis. In case of using an Uber-type service, have the mobile application handy to contact the driver.
On the other hand, if you booked a private transport service, it is likely that they will have a person waiting for you, identified with a sign. If you rent a car to go from the airport to your final destination, for greater peace of mind it is advisable to book it in advance. Rental counters are usually available in the arrivals hall.
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