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LIS Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon Portela Airport)

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Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon Portela Airport) (LIS) serves Lisbon, about 6 km north of Lisbon. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATALIS
ICAOLPPT
ServesLisbon
From centre6 km
Non-stop103
Airlines44
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon
Elevation114 m

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The airport in numbers

Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon Portela Airport) — facts & history

We pulled Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon Portela Airport)'s numbers from the open aviation datasets — 2.9M passengers in 2022, against a peak of 31M in 2019.

Passengers / year
2.9M
as of 2022
Peak traffic
31M
in 2019
Elevation
114 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
ANA – Aeroportos de Portugal
Passengers per year, 1963–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Official links

Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon Portela Airport) — official sites

Airport to city

Getting from Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon Portela Airport) to Lisbon

Lisbon (LIS) is inside the city, about 7 km from the centre — very close. The red metro line reaches the centre in about 20 minutes (around €1.80 plus a card). A taxi or Bolt is about €10–15 to the centre. A small airport, sometimes congested at peak.

Given how close it is, there's little point in an expensive transfer — the metro or Bolt is enough.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~15 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~19 min€8–€13
Private transfer~19 minfixed upfront
Car rental~19 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From LIS to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Sintra21 km44 min€19–€30
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon Portela Airport)

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~€8–€13 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Lisbon ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon Portela Airport)

Non-stop flights to about 103 destinations, operated by 44 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: TAP Portugal · SATA International · easyJet · Ryanair · US Airways · Finnair · Alitalia · Iberia Airlines · TACV · Etihad Airways

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon Portela Airport)

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

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Sleep nearby

Hotels near Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon Portela Airport)

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon Portela Airport) to the centre of Lisbon?
Lisbon: red Metro line from the terminal. Porto: purple Metro line (E). Faro: bus. The airport is about 6 km north of Lisbon, about 19 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon Portela Airport) to Lisbon?
Roughly €8–€13 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon Portela Airport)?
Metered taxis with a small bag/airport surcharge. Uber, Bolt and FreeNow are active and cheap.
What's the cheapest way from Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon Portela Airport) to Lisbon?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Lisbon: red Metro line from the terminal. Porto: purple Metro line (E). Faro: bus.
Can I get from Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon Portela Airport) into town without a car?
Yes. Lisbon: red Metro line from the terminal. Porto: purple Metro line (E). Faro: bus. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon Portela Airport)?
About 103 destinations, including Amsterdam, Brussels, London, Madrid. 44 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon Portela Airport)'s lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon Portela Airport)'s official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon Portela Airport)?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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