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Airport · Lisbon, Portugal
Humberto Delgado Lisboa LIS
6 km from central Lisbon. Live flights, getting to town, car rental and where to stay.
- to the centre
- 6 km
- terminals
- 2
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About the airport
Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport is about 7 km north of the city centre, inside the urban area itself. It is Portugal’s largest airport and the main hub of TAP Air Portugal, with routes across Europe, Africa and the Americas.
Terminals
It has two terminals. T1 handles most flights and is next to the metro station. T2 mainly serves low-cost airlines and is linked to T1 by a free shuttle bus, so check which terminal your flight uses before you set off.
Services
You will find cafés, restaurants, shops, free wifi and car rental desks. The metro station is a short walk from T1, so getting into the centre is quick and easy.
Getting to the city
Metro de Lisboa, Linha Vermelha
Aeroporto station, next to T1, connects with the centre (Alameda, Saldanha, Oriente). About 20 min to the city centre.
Carris
City bus lines, such as the 744 and 783, linking the airport with different parts of Lisbon.
Taxi
Official rank in the arrivals area; taxis are metered. The ride to central Lisbon takes about 20 min, depending on traffic.
Airport map
Terminal 1
The main terminal, handling most flights, including TAP Air Portugal and most full-service airlines. The metro station is next to it.
Terminal 2
A terminal for low-cost airlines such as easyJet and Ryanair. It is separate from T1 and linked to it by a free shuttle bus.
Lisbon
Things to do in Lisbon
Lisbon is Portugal's capital, a city of hills on the banks of the Tagus, with historic neighbourhoods, yellow trams and a lively scene of viewpoints, fado and pastry shops.
Mosteiro dos Jerónimos
A Manueline monastery in Belém, with a richly decorated façade and a strikingly beautiful cloister.
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Elétrico 28 e Alfama
The historic yellow tram climbs and winds through the lanes of Alfama, Lisbon's oldest neighbourhood.
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Praça do Comércio
The great square opening onto the Tagus, with the Rua Augusta Arch leading into the Baixa.
Tickets →Frequently asked questions
How far is the airport from central Lisbon?
Humberto Delgado Lisboa airport is about 6 km from central Lisbon.
How do I get from the airport to central Lisbon?
From Humberto Delgado Lisboa airport you can take Metro de Lisboa, Linha Vermelha (metro), Carris (bus), and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
How many terminals does Humberto Delgado Lisboa airport have?
Humberto Delgado Lisboa has 2 terminals: Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.
Landing in Lisbon?
Book your car and your stay before you arrive: more choice and better prices.
Photo credits
- Terminal façade with its "Aeroporto Humberto Delgado Lisboa" sign: Shahen books, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Terminal 1 concourse: Andrzej Otrębski, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Terminal 2 check-in desks: Jcornelius, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Torre de Belém: Alvesgaspar, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Mosteiro dos Jerónimos: Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Elétrico 28 e Alfama: Jakub Hałun, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Praça do Comércio: Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons