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.

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.

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