Getting Around
How to get to and from Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport — taxis, public transport, shuttles and car rental.
Transport Options at LIS
Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport is connected to Lisbon and the wider Portugal transport network by multiple ground transport options.
The Metro Red Line's Aeroporto station is the airport's rail connection — the first stop on the line. Most central Lisbon destinations (Alfama, Baixa, Chiado) require an interchange at Alameda (Green Line) or São Sebastião (Blue Line). A single fare is about €1.90 (€1.72 with a rechargeable Zapping card); the metro runs roughly 06:30-01:00.
The Aerobus airport shuttle was permanently discontinued in 2022 — don't rely on older guides that still list it. Regular city buses serve the airport, but the metro is the standard public-transport route into town.
Taxis typically cost around €15-20 to central Lisbon plus a small luggage surcharge, with an evening/weekend surcharge of roughly 20% — use the official rank and confirm the meter is running.
Uber and Bolt typically run cheaper than a taxi (roughly €10 to central areas), though wait times can stretch during evening peak hours as drivers avoid airport pickups; requesting a higher service tier can shorten the wait.
Major rental companies operate counters in the arrivals area.
If you land during a busy evening hour, request rideshare pickup a few minutes before you're actually ready — driver wait times at LIS climb sharply between roughly 17:00 and midnight.
Pre-Book Your Transfer
Skip the taxi queue. Book a private transfer from LIS to Lisbon in advance and have a driver waiting when you land.
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Car Rental at LIS
Exploring Portugal beyond Lisbon? Renting a car at the airport gives you maximum flexibility from the moment you land.
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