Lisbon Airport

Lisbon Airport, also known as “Lisbon Portela Airport” is Portugal's major and most important airport and it counts approximately 22 million passengers every year.
Due to the constant increase of passengers, the Airport has recently been refurbished and enlarged in order to grant passengers more and more services and to support the increase of air traffic.
All major European and intercontinental Airlines transit at Lisbon Airport to reach several primary destinations. The airport is TAP Air Portugal's, the national airline company, main hub.
In 2018 the Airport has reached the significant record of 29 million passengers.
The structure offers two terminals: "Terminal 1" for international flights operated by the major international airlines and "Terminal 2" for low cost flights.

HISTORY:
During World War II, due to Portugal's neutral position, both German and Allies' flights were granted the authorization to land. Because of this unusual circumstance, the airport found itself at the centre of many spy stories. The popular film “Casablanca” is indeed about a story of an escape attempt from this airport.
Lisbon Airport was opened to the public on October 15th 1942, with four air-strips measuring 1 km each; today the air-strips have been reduced to two.
In 2006 a project aimed at building a new airport in Ota, a small city about 50 km outside Lisbon, started. However, this project, as well as a similar one that considered building an airport in Alcochete, has never been completed and implemented.

TRANSFERS FROM AND TO LISBONA AIRPORT:
The airport is located in the village of Portela de Sacavém, about 7 km north from Lisbon.
Transfers from and to the city centre are facilitated due to this strategic position.

Underground from Lisbon Airport to the city centre:
The Underground's direct line “Aeroporto – Saldanha”, also recognized as “red-line”, allows reaching the city centre in only 20 minutes.
The Underground trains run daily (public holidays included) from 06.30am to 01:00am.
The cost for a one-way ticket is 1.50€ and is valid for 1 hour.
Tickets can be purchased at the TVM machines. Daily tickets are surely the best option for those willing to use the Underground more than once during the day.

There are 3 different types of daily tickets:
• Carris/Metro: this ticket is valid for 24h and offers an unlimited number of journeys on any public transportation service in Lisbon. The cost is 6.40€.
• Carris/Metro/Transtejo (Cacilhas): this ticket is valid for 24h and offers an unlimited number of journeys on the Carris, Metro and Transtejo transportation services. The cost is 9.50€.
• Carris/Metro/CP: this ticket is valid for 24h and offers an unlimited number of journeys on the Carris, Metro and CP (Sintra, Cascais, Azambuja and Sado lines) transportation services. The cost is 10.55€.
Additional information can be found using the following link:
"https://www.metrolisboa.pt/"

Another way to save money on public transport and on the main touristic attractions in Lisbon is to purchase a subscription or a “Tourist card”, such as the following ones :
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“Viva Viagem/7 Colinas” rechargeable card:
 It has a starting price of 0.50€ and is valid for one year
 It can be up-loaded with single journey fares, daily fares or “Zapping” fares (minimum charge is 4€ and maximum charge 40€)
 It can be used for underground, buses, tram and funicular railways
 It can be purchased at the machines located at any underground station
 It must be validated at every journey

“Lisboa Card”:
 It allows either 24h, 48h or 72h unlimited use on all Lisbon's public transport (including the popular “Tram 28”) plus free pass for 26 museums, monuments and attraction areas in and around Lisbon.
 It grants the chance to travel on Sintra-Rossio-Oriente and Cais do Sodré-Cascais trains.
 It can be purchased online, at the airport and in every other touristic office in Lisbon.
 This card is a true time saver and offers additional discounts on other touristic attractions.
 There are 3 different options for this card:
• Lisboa card valid 24h: adults pay 19€ - kids from 4 to 15 years pay 12€
• Lisboa card valid 48h: adults pay 32€ - kids from 4 to 15 years pay 18€
• Lisboa card valid 72h: adults pay 40€ - kids from 4 to 15 years pay 21€
For those willing to stay in Lisbon for a long period of time, the purchase of “Lisboa Viva” card is the ideal solution.

Bus from Lisbon Airport to the city centre:
Below you can find the most used Carris buses (Lisbon's main public transport company) connecting Lisbon airport to the city centre:
• line #705: Est. Oriente → Est. Roma-Areeiro / Est. Roma-Areeiro → Est. Oriente
(operating from 06.40am to 8.10pm - Mon-Fri)
• line #722: Pç. Londres → Portela / Portela → Pç. Londres
(operating from 06.15am to 8.45pm Mon-Fri and from 07.00am to 8.45pm during weekends and public holidays - not operating in August)
• line #744: Marquês Pombal → Moscavide / Moscavide → Marquês Pombal
(operating from 06.15am to 9.30 pm Monday to Friday - from 06:15 am to 9:15pm on Saturdays and from 07:05am – 9.15pm on Sundays and public holidays – not operating in August)
• line #783: Portela/Prior Velho → Amoreiras / Amoreiras → Portela/ Prior Velho
(operating from 05.05am to 00:00am on Mon-Fri and from 06.00am to 00.00am on Sundays and public holidays)

If purchased on board, the cost for a single ride is 2€ (for any other ticket please read above).
Every passenger is permitted a luggage not exceeding 50x40x20cm. If by any chance your luggage exceeds these dimensions, then you need to choose another bus departing from the airport (Aerobus, shuttle etc.)
Lisbon's night public transport service includes six different lines (201-202-206-207-208-210), operating daily from 10:00 pm.
For every other information visit the company's website: "http://www.carris.pt/"

Terravision bus services from Lisbon airport:
Terravision offers bus transportation services from Lisbon airport to the city centre (lines 1 & 2). Ticket cost is 4€. Travel time is about 40 minutes.
Terravision's benefits:
• direct connection to the city centre with possibility of intermediate stopping where required
• enjoying the journey with all desired comforts and peace of mind
• no shipping costs
• free luggage transportation
• free Wi-Fi
• adjustable travel dates
• 24h valid tickets for lines #1 and #2
• tickets purchasable online

Aerobus from Lisbon Airport to city centre:
Aerobus service offers daily connections among Lisbon's main areas: train stations Entrecampos, Cais do Sodré, Areeiro-Martim Moniz, Sete Rios bus station and Lisbon Airport
• Line #1: Daily service every 20 minutes from 07:30am to 7:00pm and every 25 minutes from 7.00pm to 11.00pm
• Line #2: Daily service every 20 minutes from 07:40am to 7:00pm and every 25 minutes from 7.00pm to 11.45pm
For info about stops, please visit Aerobus' website aerobus.pt
Aerobus offers two different types of tickets:
• 24h one-way ticket for both lines: adults pay 3.60€ - kids 4-10 years pay 2€
• 48h return ticket for both lines (2x24) : adults pay 5.40€ - kids 4-10 years pay 3€
Tickets can be purchased on board, online or in any travel office around Lisbon within the “Airport Arrivals” section.
Aerobus service offers free Wi-Fi, USB chargers and the chance to stop at the main hotels along the route.

Train from Lisbon Airport to the city centre:
For those wishing to reach the city centre as quickly as possible, the train might not be the best solution. In about ten minutes time, the Underground's (Red line – “Oriente” stop) reaches ’Estação do Oriente, Lisbon's main train station (which is 7 km far from Baixa's neighbourhood).
Once there you will need to take another train heading to Parque das Nações.
Regional and high-speed intercity trains both depart from “Estação do Oriente” train station towards national and international destinations. Sintra is reachable through suburban trains.
Other train stations:
• Estação do Rossio (green line, “Rossio” stop): this station connects Lisbon to Sintra. The train also stops at Monte Abrão station and at Queluz-Belasche station for those willing to visit the Palácio Nacional de Queluz.
• Lisboa Santa Apolónia (blue line, “Santa Apolónia” stop): national and international long-distance trains depart from this station and reach destinations such as Madrid or Paris. It is Lisbon's most ancient train station.

Taxis from Lisbon Airport to the city centre
For those travelling in group taking a taxi may be the best option as the Airport is located very close to the city centre. There are no fixed fares, however the price is around 10/15€ (luggage included) depending on traffic. Make sure the fare includes the luggage.
As an alternative, you may choose the Taxi Leader Service. This service grants the possibility to pre-book an English–speaking taxi driver with a fixed fare. In order to book this service you need to fill out an online module and select the exact final address on the website. No advance payment is required; still it is necessary to provide your credit card information as a guarantee.

SECURITY CONTROLS:
Security is any airport's priority. Due to this, once you have completed the check-in, you will need to go through the usual security controls. Make sure to arrive with sufficient advance as you may find long queues. Before going through security controls prepare your personal ID/passport and boarding card and place your personal belongings in the specific baskets. From time to time some passengers are randomly selected for extra-controls through an explosive detector.
Declare the presence of liquids in your hand-baggage and put them in specific transparent plastic bags.
Medicines accompanied by medical prescriptions and specific diet products (for example infants' food) can be carried without being placed into the specific transparent plastic bags and can also exceed 100ml. Once gone through security controls, liquids are purchasable at the duty-free shops.
Visit this link to find out all the restrictions concerning liquids' transportation: https://www.aeroportolisboa.pt/en/lis/passenger-guide/baggage/travelling-with-liquids
Before departing make sure to be aware of what you are allowed to carry through customs.
For any additional info visit: "https://www.aeroportolisboa.pt

LISBON AIRPORT SERVICES:
Lisbon Airport offers the following services:
• Ana App: it’s an application to enjoy Lisbon Airport experience at its best;
• family services;
• free Wi-Fi (select the “VINCI Airports wifi” network);
• assistance for passengers with reduced mobility;
• facilitated boarding system for families travelling with kids;
• premium services: ANA lounge is a 900 square meters private space with a panoramic view on the air strip located in Terminal 1. This lounge offers a bar area, working areas with lap-tops, Wi-Fi connection, television, smoking area, private rooms to relax and shower kits that cost 15.00€ each.
• For those wishing to go through controls very quickly avoiding queues in order to reach gates in time, Lisbon Airport offers the “Fast Track” service. You can purchase your “Fast Track” ticket here: https://www.aeroportolisboa.pt or through the ANA app.
• Additional services: luggage deposit, shops, ATMs, smoking areas, pharmacies, postal services, parking etc.

More info on:
https://www.aeroportolisboa.pt/en/lis/home