Airport
Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS)
Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport is the main gateway to Lisbon and central Portugal, connecting the capital with domestic and international destinations. Compare transfer options to the city centre, Cascais, Sintra and nearby coastal areas, and plan your journey with ease.
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About Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport
Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport is the main international airport serving Lisbon and the wider central Portugal region. Opened in 1942 and formerly known as Portela Airport, it has grown into the country's busiest air gateway for domestic and international travel.
Located about 7 km northeast of central Lisbon, the airport connects the capital with destinations across Europe, Africa, the Americas and beyond. Its two passenger terminals support a wide range of airline operations, with Terminal 1 handling arrivals and most departures and Terminal 2 serving low-cost carriers.
The airport is linked to the city by the Lisbon Metro red line, city buses, taxis, private transfers and road connections, making it relatively easy to continue to the city centre and surrounding areas.
With modern passenger facilities, shopping, dining, lounges and onward travel options, the airport functions as a major gateway for visitors arriving in Portugal's capital region.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport operates passenger services through two terminal buildings. Terminal 1 is the main terminal and handles all arrivals as well as most departures, including domestic, Schengen and non-Schengen flights, while Terminal 2 is a departures-only facility used mainly by low-cost carriers.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport
Transfers
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Car Rental
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Bus & Group Transfers
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