Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) — Taxi Fare Guide
Lisbon's Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) sits just 6-7 km from the centre, so it is one of Europe's closest and cheapest airport taxi runs. Official cream/beige taxis queue outside the arrivals hall and run on a government-regulated meter, not a flat fare. There is a fixed €1.60 luggage supplement (a single flat fee for all bags, not per item).
The meter uses two tariffs: Tariff 1 by day (about €3.25 flag drop, roughly €0.47/km) from 06:00 to 21:00, and the pricier Tariff 2 at night, weekends and holidays (about €3.90 flag drop, roughly €0.56/km). A typical run to Baixa or the centre is around €12-€15 by day and €15-€20 at night, though traffic can push it to €20-€30. Always insist on the meter, as a quoted "set price" is usually higher.
Ride-hailing is popular and often cheaper: Uber and Bolt both operate at LIS with upfront pricing and typically cost around €10 to the centre, sometimes a third less than a taxi, though prices surge in peak demand. The metro (Red Line) is the cheapest option at a few euros if you have little luggage.
| Destination | Approx. fare | Time |
| City centre / Baixa (day, metered) | €12-€15 | 15-25 min |
| City centre (night / weekend) | €15-€20 | 15-25 min |
| Uber / Bolt to centre | ~€10 | 15-25 min |
| Belém | €18-€25 | 25-35 min |
Practical tips: Insist the meter is switched on, accept only the €1.60 luggage supplement, and beware drivers offering a "fixed price" that beats the meter. Uber or Bolt from the app usually gives a clear, competitive fare. Have a card ready, as most Lisbon taxis now accept them.
Other ways to the city
Lisbon Airport sits on the metro network and is served by dedicated shuttle and city buses, so reaching the centre without a taxi is quick and cheap.
- Metro Red Line (Linha Vermelha) - the Aeroporto station is by Terminal 1; a single ticket costs about EUR 1.80 plus EUR 0.50 for a reusable Navegante card. Change at Alameda (green line) or São Sebastião (blue line) for the centre; roughly 25-35 minutes total. Runs about 06:30-01:00.
- Aerobus / shuttle services - express coaches to Cais do Sodré, Marquês de Pombal and the centre for around EUR 4-5, taking 30-45 minutes with luggage racks.
- City buses 744, 783 and 208 (night) - normal Carris buses for about EUR 2 on board, 30-50 minutes, with the 208 covering the overnight gap.
- Intercity coaches - services to Sintra, Cascais and further afield connect via Sete Rios and Oriente stations, both a short metro or taxi hop from the airport.
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Fares are researched from official and public sources and are approximate — always confirm the meter or fixed fare before you travel.