Lisbon Airport (LIS) is unusually close to the centre – about 7 km, 15–20 minutes by road – and sits right on the Metro Red Line. Here’s how to get into town and when it’s worth paying for a private transfer instead.
At just ~7 km from downtown, Lisbon Airport is one of the most central in Europe – a taxi or private transfer takes 15–20 minutes in normal traffic. The airport also has its own Metro station (Red Line, “Aeroporto”), reaching the centre in about 20 minutes. Note: the old “Aerobus” airport shuttle was discontinued in 2023 once Metro access improved – don’t confuse it with the unrelated Algarve regional bus of the same nickname, or with resold private tour shuttles still marketed under that name online.
Transfer options at a glance
Lisbon Airport to city centre
| Option | Price (one-way) | Time | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metro (Red Line) | a few euros | ~20 min | Light luggage, budget travellers |
| Private transfer (booked online) | from €24 | 30–45 min direct | Families, direct hotel drop-off |
| Metered taxi | metered fare, no fixed table | 15–20 min | Landing late / no pre-booking |
| Carris city bus (744 / 783) | a few euros | varies | Specific city-centre stops |
Metro and Carris bus confirmed via Lisbon Airport’s official site; private transfer prices from live GetYourGuide listings, checked 2026-07-09.
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Totals use listed ‘from' prices per option (per person or per vehicle); items marked approx are typical market rates, not fixed fares. Final prices vary by date and operator.
Yes – about 7 km, roughly a 15–20 minute drive, one of the shortest airport-to-centre distances in Europe.
Yes, the airport has its own Metro station on the Red Line (“Aeroporto”), reaching the city centre in around 20 minutes – the cheapest option if you’re travelling light.
No – it was discontinued in 2023 after Metro access to the airport improved. Some resold tour shuttles still use the name online, so book directly through the Metro, a licensed taxi, or a pre-booked private transfer instead.
If you have heavy luggage, arrive late at night, or are travelling as a family/group, a private transfer (from around €24–25 for up to 3–4 people) often works out similar in price to several metro tickets, with a direct hotel drop-off.
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Page last fact-checked 9 July 2026.
