Right beside O Mercado in T1, KFC is your chicken landmark
In Lisbon Airport’s T1 post-security food court, KFC sits directly next to O Mercado, and most guides use it as a reference point rather than a destination. The counter is in the main departures area after security, not landside, so you’ll pass it on the way to Schengen and non-Schengen gates alike. Price tier is firmly $, so it’s one of the cheaper hot-food options in this part of the terminal.
This is standard KFC: fried chicken pieces, crispy strips, fries, and soft drinks, with combo meals usually coming in under €10. Don’t expect local twists or Portuguese specials here; it’s the same global menu you’d see in the U.S. or UK. If you want something familiar before a long-haul flight, this is basically “bucket and go.” Portions run large enough to share one meal between two light eaters.
The rating averages around 1.5 stars, which tells you to keep expectations low on speed and freshness. At peak times around 06:00–09:00 and again from about 18:00–21:00, lines can form because it anchors this section of the food court along with Pizza Hut. Staff pivot fast, but the holding trays can mean chicken sits a bit. If that bothers you, ask for a fresh batch of strips and be ready to wait an extra 5–10 minutes.
Most frequent flyers talking about this spot actually say, “next to KFC is O Mercado, and that’s where we eat.” Use KFC as your waypoint to find O Mercado, then decide: quick fried chicken under €10, or a sit-down meal right beside it. Watch timing: give yourself at least 20 minutes from joining the queue to walking away with food during busy banks. One practical tip: grab your drink and napkins before you leave the counter; seating in the shared food court fills fast and backtracking is annoying with luggage.