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Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon Portela) to Lisbon — Transport Guide 2026

Lisbon Airport (LIS) is only 7 km from central Lisbon — one of the closest major-city airports in Europe. Metro Red Line direct from the arrivals level to city centre in 20 min for €2.05. Uber/Bolt around €10-15 due to short distance.

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Last updated: 2026-07

Last verified: September 2026·By AirConnect Editorial·Fact-checked against Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon Portela) authority + local transit operators + on-the-ground reports
Cheapest
Metro Red Line (€1.85)
Fastest
Uber/taxi — 15 min · Metro 20-30 min

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Metro Red Line to Alameda + connection

metro · Best for: Fastest + cheapest
Cost
€1.85 + €0.50 card
Time
20-30 min to central
Frequency
Every 6-9 min · 06:30-01:00
From arrivals level. Change at Alameda for Green Line to Baixa-Chiado.

Aerobus (91/92) to Cais do Sodré

bus · Best for: Direct to city + luggage-friendly
Cost
€4
Time
25-35 min
Frequency
Every 20 min
Cais do Sodré is the main tourist hub.

Taxi (metered)

taxi · Best for: Fastest + reasonably cheap given short distance
Cost
€10-20 with luggage supplement
Time
15-20 min
Frequency
On-demand
Watch for taxi meter tampering — insist on meter.

Uber / Bolt / FreeNow

ride share · Best for: App-based + cheapest option for the distance
Cost
€8-15
Time
15-20 min
Frequency
On-demand

Scam warning

Lisbon taxi meter scams at LIS are common — insist on meter or use Uber/Bolt app.

Pre-book a fixed-price transfer

No queues, no scam risk. Driver meets you inside arrivals with your name. Price locked before you fly.

Getting out of Lisbon (LIS)

Skip the taxi rank and lock in your fare before you land.

Pre-book a fixed-price transfer

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Driver 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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Frequently asked

How far is Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon Portela) from Lisbon?
Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon Portela) (LIS) is 7 km from Lisbon city centre.
What is the cheapest way from LIS to Lisbon?
Metro Red Line (€1.85)
What is the fastest way from LIS to Lisbon?
Uber/taxi — 15 min · Metro 20-30 min