# Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon) (LIS)

> Lisbon, PT · 7 km (4 mi) northeast of central Lisbon

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## Facts

- **IATA**: LIS
- **ICAO**: LPPT
- **Timezone**: Europe/Lisbon
- **Runways**: 2
- **Terminals**: 2
- **Passengers**: 36.0M/yr
- **Worldwide rank**: #113
- **Hub for**: TAP Air Portugal, Ryanair, easyJet
- **Official site**: https://www.lisbonairport.pt/

## Overview

## Welcome

Lisbon’s Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) isn’t just a transit hub; it’s practically your last chance to indulge in Portuguese culinary delights before leaving the city. With eateries such as Versailles and O Mercado offering traditional dishes like bacalhau and cozido, the airport feels more like a Lisbon food crawl. This unique local flavor comes with some logistical quirks, including bottlenecks at security and passport control, requiring strategic planning to navigate efficiently.

## At a glance

Handling approximately 36 million passengers annually, Humberto Delgado Airport features two terminals: T1 and T2. T1 serves as the primary gateway for airlines such as TAP Air Portugal, Lufthansa, and Air France, while T2 caters mainly to low-cost carriers like Ryanair and Norwegian. Located just 7 km northeast of downtown Lisbon, it's a vital hub for TAP Air Portugal, Ryanair, and easyJet.

## Terminals & layout

**Terminal 1** is the main terminal, hosting major international and full-service flights. It's well-equipped with a variety of dining options and amenities. **Terminal 2** mostly handles budget airlines and is less lavish but still functional. Passenger transfers between terminals are frequent, with shuttle buses facilitating connections.

## Getting to and from the city

The airport is well connected to Lisbon’s city center. The Aeroporto Metro Station on the Linha Vermelha line provides quick and affordable access to the city in 30-40 minutes using the standard metro fare. Buses like Carris Bus 744 offer cheap city connections, though these can be uncomfortable with large luggage. Taxis cost between €10–15 to city center, while rideshares such as Uber and Bolt provide slightly cheaper alternatives.

## Traveller essentials

If you're driving, parking options abound with P1 Premium, P2 Executive, P3 Low Cost, and more available. Airport services include free Wi-Fi, currency exchange, and multiple lounges like the TAP Premium Lounge, accessible for €31. A word of caution: allow at least 3 hours for check-in and passport control during peak times.

## Dining & shopping highlights

 Inside Terminal 1, a mix of local and international dining options await. **O Mercado** and **Versailles** serve up Portuguese classics, while global chains like KFC and McDonald's are also present. The main food court area houses **Go Natural** for healthier meal choices. Shopping includes outlets like Ale-Hop, Fnac, and the Duty Free Store, although prices here are steeper than in Lisbon city.

## Lounges

Terminal 1 offers a range of lounges catering to different tastes. The **TAP Premium Lounge** at a cost of €31, provides a luxurious wait, while lounges like the ANA Lounge and Blue Lounge add more options for travelers to relax before their flights.

## Insider tips

- **Time:** For morning flights, grab food landside where places like Starbucks have more reliable hours compared to airside cafés that open later.

- **Avoid:** Security lines can backlog; plan for at least a 3-hour buffer for non-Schengen flights during peak seasons.

- **Insider:** For authentic Portuguese fare, head to O Mercado or Versailles in Terminal 1’s food court for dishes like cozido and picanha.

- **Local:** At McDonald's, try soup as a side, a unique offering not usually seen at their outlets outside Portugal.

- **Quiet:** Seek out Delta Café Central near passport control for a quieter coffee experience away from the crowded food court.

- **Money:** Savvy travelers buy typical gifts like wine and sardines in Lisbon to save on higher airport prices.

- **Quiet:** Use the seating area just past security for a less hectic wait before heading to the bustling food court.

## Terminals (2)

- **Terminal 1** — TAP Air Portugal, Lufthansa, Air France, British Airways
- **Terminal 2** — Eurowings, Norwegian, Ryanair, Transavia

## Dining (20)

- **Burger King** — T1 · $
- **Cockpit Coffee Shop** — T1 · $
- **Confeitaria Peixinho** — T1
- **Delta Café Central** — T1 · $
- **Dots Bakery** — T1
- **First Class Café** — T1
- **Gadget's Café** — T1
- **Go Natural** — T1 · $$
- **Heineken Grandcafé** — T1
- **KFC** — T1 · $
- **La Pausa Restaurant** — T1
- **McDonald's** — T1 · $
- **Museu da Cerveja** — T1
- **Natural Break** — T1
- **O Mercado** — T1 · $$
- **Padaria Lisboa** — T1
- **Paul** — T1 · $$
- **Pizza Hut** — T1 · $
- **Starbucks** — T1 · $
- **Versailles** — T1 · $$

## Lounges (7)

- **ABC Airport Business Center Lounge** — T1 · Terminal 1, landside
- **ANA Lounge** — T1 · Terminal 1, Schengen
- **Blue Lounge** — T1 · Terminal 1, independent
- **CIP Lounge** — T1 · Terminal 1, Non-Schengen
- **Fast Track Lounge Area** — T1 · Terminal 1, security fast track
- **SATA Azores Lounge** — T1 · Terminal 1, partner access
- **TAP Premium Lounge** — T1 · Terminal 1, Star Alliance · $31

## Shops (24)

- **Ale-Hop** — T1 · Souvenirs
- **Artesanato do Aeroporto** — T1 · Souvenirs
- **Attitude** — T1
- **Benfica** — T1 · Souvenirs
- **Calvin Klein** — T1 · Fashion
- **Carolina Herrera** — T1 · Fashion
- **Chilli Beans** — T1 · Fashion
- **Cockpit** — T1 · Café
- **Confeitaria Nacional** — T1 · Café
- **Delta - Mundo do Café** — T1 · Café
- **Divers** — T1
- **Duty Free Store** — T1
- **Fnac** — T1 · Books
- **Lacoste** — T1
- **Made in Portugal** — T1
- **Montblanc** — T1
- **Parfois Accessories** — T1
- **Parfois** — T1
- **Relay** — T1
- **Sunglass Hut** — T1
- **Swarovski** — T1
- **Travel & Business** — T1
- **Tumi** — T1
- **Victoria's Secret** — T1

## Parking (8)

- **EV Charging Area** — Electric vehicle parking
- **Kiss & Fly** — Drop-off
- **P1 Premium** — Short-stay
- **P2 Executive** — Short-stay
- **P3 Low Cost** — Long-stay
- **P5 Low Cost Plus** — Long-stay
- **Park & Ride** — Economy
- **ValetXpress** — Valet

## Ground transport (10)

- **Aerobus Line 1** — Airport shuttle bus
- **Aeroporto Metro Station** — Metro Linha Vermelha · 30-40 minutes · standard Lisbon metro fare
- **Bolt Pickup Zone LIS** — Rideshare · usually a couple of euros cheaper than Uber
- **Carris Bus 705** — City bus · standard city fare structure
- **Carris Bus 722** — City bus · slow and circuitous
- **Carris Bus 744** — City bus · not super comfortable with a big suitcase · cheap · theoretically frequent, but intervals can stretch especially at rush hour
- **Carris Bus 783** — City bus · significantly longer than metro because of traffic · cheap local version
- **Free Now Pickup Zone LIS** — Rideshare
- **Taxi Rank Lisboa Aeroporto** — Taxi · around €10–15
- **Uber Pickup Zone LIS** — Rideshare · about €7–10

## Insider tips

- _Time_: For morning flights, grab food landside where places like Starbucks have more reliable hours compared to airside cafés that open later.
- _Avoid_: Security lines can backlog; plan for at least a 3-hour buffer for non-Schengen flights during peak seasons.
- _Insider_: For authentic Portuguese fare, head to O Mercado or Versailles in Terminal 1’s food court for dishes like cozido and picanha.
- _Local_: At McDonald's, try soup as a side, a unique offering not usually seen at their outlets outside Portugal.
- _Quiet_: Seek out Delta Café Central near passport control for a quieter coffee experience away from the crowded food court.
- _Money_: Savvy travelers buy typical gifts like wine and sardines in Lisbon to save on higher airport prices.
- _Quiet_: Use the seating area just past security for a less hectic wait before heading to the bustling food court.