Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) is Lisbon’s main international airport and the primary base for TAP Air Portugal. The airport operates two passenger terminals: a main terminal building (Terminal 1) and a separate low-cost carrier terminal (Terminal 2). Annual passenger traffic before the pandemic was in the tens of millions.
Terminal Guide for Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport #
The airport has a main Terminal 1 for most scheduled airlines and an additional Terminal 2 that handles many low-cost carriers; T2 is a separate building a short transfer from T1. Check-in and security arrangements depend on which terminal your airline uses.
Getting to and From Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport #
Metro, buses and taxis connect the airport to Lisbon; the Metro provides the most predictable journey to the city centre. Travel time to central Lisbon (e.g., Baixa) is generally about 20-30 minutes by metro.
- Metro: The Aeroporto station on the metro’s red line links the airport with the city; journey time to central areas is about 20-30 minutes and fares are modest.
- Bus: Several urban and regional bus routes serve the airport.
- Taxi / Ride-share: Taxis to the city centre typically take 15-25 minutes depending on traffic; fares are higher than public transport.
- Driving: The airport is connected to the city’s road network; car hire and parking are available on site.
Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport #
Comprehensive passenger services with a good mix of retail and dining.
- Lounges: Airline and independent lounges are available in Terminal 1.
- Food & drink: Multiple cafes and restaurants landside and airside; T2 has more basic offerings.
- Wi‑Fi & charging: Free Wi‑Fi and charging points are available.
- Accessibility: Assistance and accessible facilities are provided; request in advance if required.
Tips for Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport #
- Take the Lisbon Metro (Aeroporto station) for a fast, reliable trip to the city centre - it avoids surface traffic and drops you near central connection points.
- Low-cost carriers often use Terminal 2; check which terminal your flight uses before departure as T2 is a separate building.
- Buy your Viva Viagem/7 Colinas card for public transport at the airport for multi-trip savings.
Weather & Climate near Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport #
Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Mediterranean - Warm-Summer Mediterranean climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 8°C to 28°C. Moderate rainfall (731 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Acceptable | 8° - 14° | 11° | 105 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 3.6 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.7h |
| February | Very Good | 9° - 16° | 12° | 87 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 4.0 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.6h |
| March | Very Good | 10° - 18° | 14° | 50 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 4.1 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Very Good | 11° - 19° | 15° | 64 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 4.2 m/s | 1.4 high | 13.1h |
| May | Very Good | 13° - 22° | 17° | 58 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 4.2 m/s | 1.9 very high | 14.1h |
| June | Ideal | 15° - 25° | 20° | 21 mm | some cloud | 77% | 4.1 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 14.6h |
| July | Ideal | 18° - 28° | 23° | 6 mm | some cloud | 78% | 4.4 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 14.4h |
| August | Ideal | 18° - 28° | 23° | 7 mm | mostly sunny | 78% | 4.2 m/s | 1.9 very high | 13.5h |
| September | Ideal | 17° - 26° | 21° | 28 mm | some cloud | 78% | 3.7 m/s | 1.4 high | 12.3h |
| October | Excellent | 14° - 22° | 18° | 79 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 3.7 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 11.1h |
| November | Good | 11° - 18° | 14° | 108 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 3.6 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.0h |
| December | Acceptable | 9° - 15° | 12° | 118 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 3.9 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.4h |
