Lisbon Airport Transfers 2026: Metro, Taxi & Pre-Booked Car to the City

✈️

Explore the Travel Hub

Flights, hotels, transfers, car hire & more — all compared in one place.

Lisbon Airport is one of Europe's most conveniently located — just 7 km from the city centre, with a direct metro connection. It's one of the few major European airports where public transport genuinely competes with taxis on both speed and cost. But for groups, Sintra trips, or Cascais transfers, pre-booking makes more sense. Here's the full picture.

Your Options at Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS)

🚇 Lisbon Metro (Red Line)

From £1.80 (€2.10) — Direct from the airport to Alameda (change for Green Line) or Oriente in about 20–25 minutes. Best value in the city for solo travellers.

🚌 Aerobus (Lines 1 & 2)

From £4 (€4.50) — Express buses to Marquês de Pombal, Rossio, Cais do Sodré, and Belém. No changes needed.

🚕 Licensed Taxi

From £12 — Metered. City centre runs approximately £12–18. Taxis are reasonably honest in Lisbon.

🚐 Holiday Extras Transfer

From £20 — Fixed-price, driver in arrivals. Best for groups, Cascais-bound travellers, or late-night arrivals.

🌍 TravelPayouts Partner

From £18 — Good rates for transfers to Sintra, Cascais, Setúbal, and the wider Alentejo region.

📱 Uber / Bolt

From £10 — Both apps work well in Lisbon. Pick-up from a designated zone outside arrivals.

Price Comparison Table

Option	Route	Price	Journey Time	Rating
Metro (Red Line)	LIS → City Centre	£1.80 (€2.10)	20–25 min	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Aerobus	LIS → Rossio/Belém	£4 (€4.50)	25–40 min	⭐⭐⭐⭐
Licensed Taxi	LIS → City Centre	£12–18	15–20 min	⭐⭐⭐⭐
Holiday Extras Transfer	LIS → Hotel/Cascais	From £20	Door to door	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
TravelPayouts Partner	LIS → Sintra/Cascais	From £18	Door to door	⭐⭐⭐⭐
Uber / Bolt	LIS → City	£10–20	15–25 min	⭐⭐⭐⭐

🏆 Sento Golden Tip: Lisbon's metro is genuinely excellent — the Red Line runs directly from the airport to the heart of the city for under £2. If you're a solo traveller or couple with manageable luggage heading to Baixa, Bairro Alto, or Alfama, take the metro. For Sintra or Cascais (30–40 km away), a TravelPayouts private transfer is your best bet.

Terminal Guide: Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS)

Lisbon Airport has a single main terminal with separate Arrivals (ground floor) and Departures (upper floor). The Metro station is inside the terminal building — follow 'Metro' signs from arrivals. Taxis and Uber pick-up are outside arrivals. Pre-booked transfer drivers wait in the arrivals hall.

Which Option Suits You?

👨‍👩‍👧 Families & Groups

Pre-booked private transfer. Fixed price, right vehicle, driver handles logistics.

💼 Business Travellers

Pre-booked transfer. Punctuality guaranteed, meet & greet, expense receipt.

🎒 Solo Travellers

Metro — cheapest and quickest for light luggage and city-centre hotels.

🌙 Late-Night Arrivals

Pre-booked transfer or Uber/Bolt — both reliable after midnight.

START TODAY

Compare Transfer Prices Now

We compare Holiday Extras and TravelPayouts partners so you get the best fixed-price transfer.

Compare Transfers →

Sento earns a referral if you click — never affects our recommendations.

Book Your Transfer — Partner Links

Pre-book with our trusted partners. Fixed prices, driver in arrivals, free cancellation.

🇬🇧

Holiday ExtrasTop Pick

UK's biggest transfer specialist. ABTA protected, 72hr free cancellation.

From £9ppVisit

👋

Welcome PickupsUK + Intl

353 destinations worldwide. Live flight tracking, 1hr free wait.

From £12Visit

🥝

KiwiTaxiLong-haul

738 airports across 99 countries. Economy to luxury vehicles.

From £10Visit

🚐

ViatoviaDirect

Direct partner. Best rates, fixed pricing, vetted drivers worldwide.

From £15Visit

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get from Lisbon Airport to the city centre?

Metro Red Line from inside the terminal to Alameda or Oriente — 20–25 minutes, £1.80. Taxi: 15–20 minutes, £12–18.

Is there a direct transfer from Lisbon Airport to Sintra?

No public transport goes directly. Pre-booked private transfer with TravelPayouts takes about 40 minutes and costs from £18.

Does Uber work at Lisbon Airport?

Yes — both Uber and Bolt operate at LIS with a designated pick-up zone outside arrivals. Competitive and reliable.

How far is Cascais from Lisbon Airport?

About 35 km west — roughly 35–45 minutes by car. Pre-booked transfer from £20 via Holiday Extras or TravelPayouts.

✈️

Want more? Visit the Travel Hub

Flights, hotels, transfers, car hire & more — all compared in one place.

Compare & Book Your Transfer

Fixed prices · Driver in arrivals · Free cancellation

🇬🇧

Holiday Extras

ABTA protected · 72hr free cancellation

From £9ppBook

👋

Welcome Pickups

353 destinations · Live flight tracking

From £12Book

🌍

Hoppa

182 countries · 40M+ customers · Mastercard / UnionPay

From £8Book

🥝

KiwiTaxi

738 airports · 99 countries

From £10Book

Referral done ✅ at no extra cost to you · Affiliate disclosure

Sento earns a referral if you click through our links — this never affects our recommendations. Prices and details correct at time of publication. Updated March 2026.