Lisbon airport travel guide
There are three modes of transport from Lisbon Airport (LIS), which has the official name Humberto Delgado, to the city centre: lisbon airport taxi, metro and bus. Lisbon airport taxis are the most convenient option for your transportation. With the cost of the trip being 20€, it will take you about 20 minutes to reach your destination. A more economical alternative is the bus. Its ticket costs just 4€ and the journey takes around 45 minutes to the heart of the city. The cheapest option is the metro, however the airport line will not take you directly to the city. However, its ticket costs just 1.45€ and the journey takes 35 minutes.
Travel options to/from Lisbon
Lisbon Airport Portela International Airport is located 7 km north of the city. Getting from the airport to the city can be achieved in many easy ways, such as by metro (following the red line passing through Oriente train station and ending at Sao Paulo station), by bus (if you don't have a lot of luggage, bus 744 reaches the centre of the old town and if you have a lot of luggage choose the aerobus with routes to the city or by taxi.
Public Transport
Choose the metro which is the most efficient way of getting around and getting to know the city. There are 4 lines (blue, yellow, red and green) with frequent services (every 5 to 8 minutes) from 06.00 to 01.00. Alternatively you can choose the city's public transport. A unique experience is provided by the tram. The Lisbon tram network (rede de eléctricos de Lisboa) serves the municipality of the capital with its 5 urban lines.
Lisbon Portela International Airport is located 7 km north of the city. Getting from the airport to the city can be achieved in many easy ways, such as by metro (following the red line passing through Oriente train station and ending at São Paulo station), by bus (if you don't have a lot of luggage, bus 744 reaches the centre of the old town and if you have a lot of luggage, choose the aerobus with routes to the city or by taxi.
Where to stay
The main coastal towns in the Algarve region are Faro (which has an airport), Lagos, Portimao, Albufeira and Sagres. After a lot of research and contacting some locals we chose Lagos for the following reasons: Firstly because it is the most picturesque settlement compared to the others. Second because it is not so touristy and third because most of what we wanted to see and do is close to it. And as it turned out we made the best choice!
What to see
Lagos is a beautiful city that reminded us quite a bit of a Greek island's Chora! The historic centre in particular is worth a walk and stands out for its pebbled floor and surrounding walls. White houses with small balconies, picturesque alleys, hospitable people create an idyllic holiday setting! Spend the first day exploring the town and the surrounding area.