All Direct Transfer Routes From Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS)
LIS
20 min
Because Lisbon Airport is right inside the city perimeter, the Lisbon Metro (Red Line / Linha Vermelha) is the best choice (20 mins to Saldanha or São Sebastião for €1.90 + €0.50 card fee, running every 6–9 mins). To reach Baixa-Chiado or Rossio, transfer to the Blue or Green line at São Sebastião or Alameda (30 mins total). A Bolt or Uber ride directly to your hotel doorstep costs only €12–€16.
Terminals & Station Layout
Terminal 1 handles all international arrivals and scheduled departures. Terminal 2 is a departures-only facility dedicated to low-cost airlines (Ryanair, Wizz Air), accessible via a free 3-minute shuttle bus from Terminal 1. The Aeroporto Metro station entrance is located right outside T1 Arrivals.
Taxi Rules & Scams to Avoid
Lisbon airport taxis have a notorious reputation for overcharging tourists, taking circuitous tunnel routes, and demanding unauthorized luggage surcharges. A metered taxi ride to central Lisbon should cost €12–€18, but unvetted drivers often charge €30–€50. Using the Metro (€1.90) or ordering via the Bolt/Uber app from the Kiss & Fly departures parking avoids all taxi haggling.
Late-Night Arrivals (After Midnight)
The Lisbon Metro operates from 06:30 to 01:00 daily. For arrivals landing between 01:00 and 06:00, Night Bus 208 runs every 30 minutes directly from the terminal to Cais do Sodré and Alameda for €2.10, or you can order a ride via Bolt/Uber directly to your hotel.
STRESS-FREE DOOR-TO-DOOR OPTION
Prefer a Driver Waiting at Lisbon (LIS) Arrivals?
Traveling with heavy suitcases, young children, or landing after midnight? Pre-book a fixed-price private airport transfer or express rail pass on Klook with instant confirmation and no meter haggling.
ARRIVAL CONNECTIVITY & RIDE-HAILING TIP
Need Mobile Data at the Terminal for Bolt / Uber & Maps?
Airport Wi-Fi often drops outside the terminal curb where Bolt / Uber pickup zones are located. Install a local eSIM before your flight so you can order a ride, translate station signs, and show digital train QR tickets immediately after landing.