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How to get fromLisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) to central Lisbon

Lisbon's metro (red line) runs from the airport to the center in about 25 minutes for under €2. A taxi costs roughly €15–20 and Uber/Bolt €10–15 — Lisbon is one of Europe's closest city airports.

Cheapest: Metro · from €2.35Fastest: Taxi · about 15 minChecked November 2026

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Typical cost and journey time from Lisbon Airport into central Lisbon.

Metro (red line)

Cheapest
Cost
About €2.35 including the reusable card
Time
About 25 min to the centerone change
Hours
About 6:30am–1am
Where to find it
Aeroporto metro station, outside Terminal 1 arrivals.
Good to know
Change at Alameda (green line) or São Sebastião (blue line). Load a Navegante card at the machine.

Taxi

Fastest
Cost
About €15–20+ luggage supplement
Time
15–25 min
Hours
24/7
Where to find it
Taxi rank outside Terminal 1 arrivals.

Uber / Bolt

Cost
About €10–15
Time
15–25 min
Hours
24/7
Where to find it
Signed pick-up area in the P2 parking lot.
Our pick

The metro is cheap but involves a change and stairs; with bags, Uber or Bolt is great value here.

Quick answers

The questions people ask most about Lisbon Airport.

What's the cheapest way from Lisbon Airport to central Lisbon?

Metro (red line): About €2.35 including the reusable card, taking about 25 min to the center (one change).

How much is a taxi from LIS to central Lisbon?

About €15–20 (+ luggage supplement). The ride takes 15–25 min.

What hours does the Metro (red line) run?

About 6:30am–1am.

Where do Uber / Bolt pick up at Lisbon Airport?

Signed pick-up area in the P2 parking lot. Expect to pay about €10–15.

Where do I catch the Metro (red line)?

Aeroporto metro station, outside Terminal 1 arrivals.

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