Updated 2026

Lisbon Airport Taxi Cost 2026

Lisbon (LIS) airport taxi: €10-18 to central Lisbon, 15-25 min journey, honest metered fares. Plus Metro €1.85, AeroBus €4, Bolt + Uber comparisons.

Quick Facts

Taxi fare: €10–18 to centre

Journey time: 15-25 min

Distance: 7 km to Baixa

Night surcharge: +20% (21:00-06:00)

Metro: €1.85, 13 min to Alameda

AeroBus: €4, every 20 min

Lisbon Airport Transport — All Options Compared

Option	Time	Cost	Notes
Metered TaxiTop pick	15–25 min	€10–18$11–20	Honest meters + €1.60 airport surcharge + €1.60 per bag. Most common.
Bolt / Uber / Free Now	15–25 min	€8–15$9–16	App-based, often 10-20% cheaper than taxi. Pickup at upper level (Departures).
Metro Red Line + Green Line	25–35 min door-to-door	€1.85$2	Cheapest. From LIS station to Alameda → Green Line to centre. Cobblestone walking onward.
AeroBus 1 (to centre)	30–40 min	€4$4.40	Direct to Cais do Sodré + Marquês de Pombal + Restauradores. Every 20 min.
Bus 705/722/744/783	40–55 min	€2$2.20	Cheaper than AeroBus but slower + standing-only with luggage.
Pre-booked Transfer (Welcome Pickups + Kiwitaxi)	15–25 min	€18–35$20–38	Meet-and-greet with name sign. Fixed fare. English-speaking driver.

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How to Take a Taxi from Lisbon Airport

Follow "Taxi" signs after baggage

The taxi rank is directly outside Arrivals — no walking required between terminals. LIS has only one terminal split into Departures (upper) + Arrivals (lower).

Use the official taxi rank only

Lisbon licensed taxis are beige/cream with a green roof + the taxi number on the doors. Avoid drivers approaching you inside the terminal — they are likely overcharging.

Confirm meter is running

All Lisbon airport taxis are metered. Confirm "tarifa 1" (€0.46/km daytime) or "tarifa 2" (€0.55/km night/Sunday) shown on the meter. The airport adds a €1.60 entry surcharge.

Card or cash payment

All Lisbon licensed taxis accept credit cards (mandatory since 2017). The driver should display a card-accepted sticker. Cash also works — small denominations preferred.

Request a receipt ("recibo")

Drivers will provide a printed receipt on request. For business expenses or to track the fare, ask "Pode me dar um recibo?" (Can you give me a receipt?).

Lisbon Taxi Surcharges

Airport entry surcharge: Added at pickup from LIS€1.60

Luggage surcharge: For any large bag (one free)€1.60 per bag

Night + Sunday + Holiday: 21:00–06:00 + Sundays + holidays+20% on meter

Pre-booked / phone-call: When you order ahead instead of from the rank+€0.80

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Lisbon Airport Taxi FAQ

How much does a taxi from Lisbon Airport cost in 2026?+

A metered taxi from Lisbon Airport (LIS) to central Lisbon costs €10-18 in normal traffic (15-25 min, ~7 km). Night surcharges 21:00-06:00 add 20%. Sundays and holidays add 20%. Bag surcharge €1.60 per bag. Most central hotels (Baixa, Chiado, Príncipe Real) fall in the €12-18 range.

Is the Lisbon airport metro line cheaper than taxi?+

Yes. Lisbon Metro Red Line (Linha Vermelha) runs from LIS station directly to Alameda (Green Line interchange) in 13 minutes for €1.85. From Alameda, transfer to the Green Line for central Lisbon (Baixa-Chiado, Cais do Sodré, Restauradores). Total cost €1.85, total time 25-35 minutes door-to-door. Significantly cheaper than taxi but requires walking with luggage on cobblestone streets after the metro.

How long does the taxi from LIS to Baixa or Alfama take?+

Lisbon Airport to Baixa or Alfama takes 15-25 minutes in normal traffic, longer during morning rush 08:30-09:30 and evening 17:00-19:00. Distance is just 7 km — Lisbon Airport is among the closest major European airports to its city centre.

Are Uber and Bolt available at Lisbon Airport?+

Yes — both Uber and Bolt operate at Lisbon Airport and are typically 10-20% cheaper than licensed taxis. Bolt + Free Now have larger fleets in Lisbon than Uber. Pickup is at the upper level (Departures), not Arrivals — follow signs for "Ride-share pickup" or walk one level up after exiting baggage.

Should I tip a Lisbon taxi driver?+

Tipping is not customary in Portugal but rounding up to the nearest euro (€8.40 → €9, €15.50 → €16) is appreciated by drivers. For longer rides or help with luggage, 5-10% is generous. Lisbon taxi drivers are generally honest but always check the meter is running.

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Updated 2026 · Lisbon licensed taxis are metered + honest — confirm "tarifa 1" or "tarifa 2" is shown