Lisbon Airport: Metro to the centre and getting to T2
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How do you get from Lisbon Airport to the centre?
Take the Metro from Aeroporto station. Check the interchange and walk to your accommodation. For a T2 departure, allow for the free shuttle from T1.
Metro contactless: €1.92 per journey per person. Each passenger needs their own supported card or device; use the same one at entry and exit. Other tickets have separate fares.
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| Transport | Cost | Route and conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Metro | €1.92 with contactless payment | Change according to your destination; one card or device per passenger. |
| Taxi / TVDE | Price per ride or an app quote | Check the pickup point and total cost. |
| T1–T2 shuttle | Free | Between terminals, not a bus to the city. |
Tickets, hours and return
The T1–T2 shuttle is free; ANA lists about 3 minutes of driving. T2 closes 00:30–03:30. Add waiting, walking and check-in; verify current hours before travelling.
In Lisbon, a short distance from the airport does not mean that a transfer plan can be ignored. Check the nearest station and departure terminal. A return may require an extra leg that wasn't on your schedule after your arrival.
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LIS and the final leg to your accommodation
Visit Lisboa gives a distance of about 7 km between the airport and the centre. This approximate distance excludes the final walk with your suitcase. Before booking a room, check the walking route from the stop, access to the building and whether late check-in is possible.
Metro and further travel through Oriente
The airport lists a metro connection and access to Oriente railway station. For an onward train, check the exact departure station and allow time between landing and the booked departure. For city accommodation, choose changes for your address rather than assuming every hotel is on the airport line.
Terminal 2 is an additional stage before departure
ANA describes Terminal 2 as a departure terminal. From Terminal 1 a free bus runs to it. Check the terminal on the ticket and count the wait and transfer; public transport to the airport does not yet finish the way to check-in at T2.
The operator also lists the overnight closure of T2 and shuttle operating hours. Check these before a very early flight; do not treat the terminal as accommodation open around the clock.
Plan for the evening and time of stay
For late arrival check the last transport to your accommodation and the cost of the alternative. When leaving on holiday or for the event, compare the availability of rooms and commute before you choose a ticket. The summer or winter term in itself does not guarantee either the price or the running hours; look at the timetable for a specific date.
Check for updates before travelling
Information checked on 2026-09-23. Timetables, prices, opening hours and admission rules may change. Official sources are linked beside the relevant guide sections. Check them for your travel dates.
Ideas for your stay · Lisbon
Museums and attractions
Tickets are purchased separately. Check availability for your travel dates with the seller or on the attraction’s official website.
- Aquarium
Oceanário de Lisboa — admission ticket
Marine ecosystems in the oceanarium in Parque das Nações.
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