Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport ground transport
Humberto Delgado Airport sits just 7 km northeast of central Lisbon, one of Europe's closest major airports to its city. The Metro's Red Line runs straight from the terminal, reaching the heart of the city in barely 20–30 minutes for under €2 (you buy a reusable Navegante card once). Because it's so close, metered taxis and Uber/Bolt are cheap too. This guide compares price, time and frequency for every popular destination.
Where are you heading?
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Step-free access in Lisbon
The metro is the simple answer in Lisbon, because the line serving the airport is one of the newer ones.
- Aeroporto station on the Red Line is fully wheelchair accessible, with lifts to and from the platforms.
- Every station on the Red Line has step-free access, including Oriente, the main interchange for trains north and the bus terminal.
- Older parts of the network are less consistent, so if your destination is on the Blue, Green or Yellow line, check that specific station rather than assuming the whole metro matches.
Lisbon's hills and cobbles are the harder part of the journey; the trip in from the airport is the easy bit.
Plan your arrival with confidence
Every option compared
Bus, tram, taxi, private transfer and car hire — side by side, not just the ones that pay us.
Real prices & times
Indicative fares, journey times and how often each service runs — so there are no surprises at arrivals.
No sales pitch
We tell you when the bus is the smart choice — and when a transfer is worth it. Honest guidance first.