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How to Get from Lisbon Airport (LIS) to City Centre

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Lisbon Airport (LIS)

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Lisbon Airport (LIS / Humberto Delgado) to city centre — fastest to cheapest: 1. Metro Red Line (Linha Vermelha): 25 minutes to Alameda (transfer Green Line to centre), €1.85 single. Every 6-9 min, 6:30am-1am. Cheapest. 2. Aerobus: 30-40 min to Praça do Comércio + Marquês de Pombal + Cais do Sodré, €4 single. Every 20 min, 8am-9pm. 3. Carris Bus 744 / 783: 25-35 min to Marquês de Pombal / Cais do Sodré, €2 single. Every 10-15 min, 5am-12am. 4. Taxi: 15-25 min, €15-25. Lisbon taxis CHEAP! 5. Uber/Bolt: €10-18. 6. Pre-booked transfer: €20-35. Distance: 7 km north of Baixa — closest European capital airport. Currency: Euro. Tickets: Viva Viagem €0.50 + load credit. Best option: Uber/Bolt — taxi-style for €10-18. Or Metro €1.85 for budget. Aerobus only worth it for direct to Cais do Sodré.

Lisbon Airport LIS terminal
Lisbon Airport (LIS)

Metro Red Line — cheapest

  • Duration: 25 minutes airport to Alameda.
  • Frequency: every 6-9 minutes.
  • Hours: 6:30am-1am daily.
  • Price: €1.85 single (Zapping mode on Viva Viagem). Carris/Metro day pass €6.80.
  • Where to board: Aeroporto station — escalator from terminal arrivals.
  • Connect to centre: at Alameda transfer to Green Line → Rossio + Baixa-Chiado + Cais do Sodré.
  • Total to centre: 30-35 min including transfer.
  • Tickets: Viva Viagem reloadable card €0.50 + credit. Or single trip cards.
  • Note: Lisboa Card €25/24h includes Metro + Carris + Aerobus + 30+ attraction discounts.
  • Pros: cheapest, fast, reliable.
  • Cons: requires transfer.

Aerobus + Carris bus

  • Aerobus: 30-40 min to centre. Stops: Praça do Comércio, Rossio, Restauradores, Marquês de Pombal, Cais do Sodré.
  • Aerobus price: €4 single, €6 return.
  • Aerobus frequency: every 20 min, 8am-9pm.
  • Carris Bus 744: Airport → Marquês de Pombal. €2.
  • Carris Bus 783: Airport → Cais do Sodré. €2.
  • Carris frequency: every 10-15 min.
  • Carris hours: 5am-12am.
  • Tickets: Aerobus driver. Carris Viva Viagem.
  • Best for: direct to specific neighborhood without Metro transfer.

Taxi + Uber/Bolt — Lisbon’s cheap option

  • Duration: 15-25 minutes (LIS very close to centre).
  • Taxi metered: €15-25 to centre. Lisbon taxis among cheapest in Europe.
  • Where to board: taxi rank outside Arrivals.
  • Receipt (recibo): always ask.
  • Surcharges: +€2 airport surcharge. +€1.60 night/Sunday/holiday.
  • Uber: €10-18. Often cheapest.
  • Bolt: €8-15. Even cheaper.
  • FreeNow: taxi-booking app.
  • Pre-booked transfer (Welcome Pickups, Suntransfers): €20-35.
  • Family of 4: Uber XL €15-25 cheapest of all options.
  • Avoid: unmarked taxis inside terminal — illegal.

Practical info

  • LIS very close: 7 km north of Baixa. Closest European capital airport.
  • Two terminals: T1 (departures), T2 (low-cost — Ryanair, Wizz Air). Free shuttle 5 min.
  • From centre back: Metro Red Line €1.85. Aerobus €4. Taxi/Uber €10-25.
  • Currency: Euro.
  • Best time: April-October. June-July warmest.
  • Lisboa Card: €25/24h (€42/72h) includes airport Metro + Aerobus + 30+ attractions + tram 28.
  • Apps: Carris/Metro Lisboa, Uber, Bolt, FreeNow.
  • Late-night gaps: Metro closes 1am, restarts 6:30am. Aerobus 8am-9pm only. Carris 5am-12am. Late arrivals: taxi/Uber €10-18.

Frequently Asked Questions

Cheapest LIS to Lisbon?

Metro Red Line — €1.85 single (cheapest). 30-35 min to centre with transfer. Or Carris bus 744/783 €2. Aerobus €4 only worth it for direct to Cais do Sodré.

How long Lisbon airport to centre?

Metro 25 min + transfer (30-35 total). Aerobus 30-40 min. Carris bus 25-35 min. Taxi 15-25 min (LIS very close). Uber 15-25 min. LIS just 7 km from centre.

LIS taxi price?

€15-25 metered + €2 airport surcharge. Lisbon taxis among cheapest in Europe! Uber €10-18. Bolt €8-15. Use OFFICIAL taxi rank or apps for accountability.

Uber or taxi LIS?

Uber/Bolt — €8-18 cheaper than taxi €15-25. Plus app accountability + cashless + GPS tracking. Use Uber/Bolt for solo + couples. Family 4: Uber XL €15-25 cheapest of all.

LIS 24 hours?

Airport open 24h. Metro closed 1am-6:30am. Aerobus 8am-9pm only. Carris 5am-12am. Late arrivals: taxi/Uber €10-25 cheap. Don’t worry — Lisbon taxis affordable.

Lisboa Card includes airport?

Yes — €25/24h Lisboa Card includes Metro + Aerobus + Carris bus + 30+ attractions + tram 28 + funiculars. Worth it if visiting Belém/Castle/Carmo Convent.

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Last reviewed: April 2026
Author: Kir Rud, Grandgo editorial
Sources consulted: official tourism authorities, government health and law publications, peer-reviewed travel references. This article is for informational purposes; for formal advice, consult the relevant authority.

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