How to get from LIS to Lisbon
| Option | Cost | Journey time |
|---|---|---|
| Metro Red Line (to Alameda / São Sebastião) | €1.80 | 25 min |
| AeroBus (to Cais do Sodré / Centre) | €4 | 30 min |
| Taxi / Bolt / FREE NOW | €10–18 | 15–25 min |
LIS is one of the closest major European airports to its city centre (7 km) — Metro takes 25 min to the centre. The Aeroporto Metro station is inside Terminal 1 (above-ground, signed clearly). For 6+ hour layovers in summer: Tram 28 + a Time Out Market lunch is the perfect short Lisbon tour.
Skip the queue — pre-book an arrival transfer
A fixed-price transfer meets you inside arrivals with a name-board. No haggling, no cash, no scam risk after a long flight into LIS.
Getting out of Lisbon (LIS)
Skip the taxi rank and lock in your fare before you land.
Pre-book a fixed-price transfer
Our pickDriver waits at arrivals with your name, tracks your flight, and the price you see is the price you pay. English-speaking, fixed price. No surge, no haggling at 2am.
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Common questions
How much does a taxi from Humberto Delgado Airport to Lisbon cost?
€10–18 — expect the higher end during rush hour or bad weather. Pre-book a fixed-price transfer if you want price certainty.
What's the cheapest way from LIS to Lisbon?
Metro Red Line (to Alameda / São Sebastião) at €1.80 — 25 min to central Lisbon.
Do I need to buy a visa on arrival in Portugal?
Portugal is Schengen — same rules as Spain/France/Italy. Visa-free for most Western passports up to 90 days. Lisbon airport landside access requires a valid passport but no separate visa for tourist nationalities.