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Humberto Delgado Airport Insider Guide
LISLisbon’s main airport (LIS). Compact, often crowded. Limited lounges, but easy metro to the city.
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25min
Transit to city
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45min
Immigration
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35min
Security buffer
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Leave with 3–6 hours+
Leave the airport?
OK to leave:
3–6h
6–10h
10h+
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Lounges
| Terminal | Lounge | Access | Showers | Good for | Price (paid) |
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| Main | ANA / Other contract lounges | PP/Dragon/Paid/airline | Some | Snacks/buffet | About $30–50 USD |
Lounges can crowd; services are basic.
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Traveler notes
- Security/immigration lines can be long; arrive early.
- Terminal is small; seating can be tight.
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Sleep / Rest
- Limited comfy seating; lounges or nearby hotels are better.
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Food
- Portuguese staples (pastel de nata) plus chains; quality okay.
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Showers
- Some lounges; check availability.
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Luggage Storage
- Limited; travel light.
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Transit to City
- Metro: Quick, cheap to city center.
- Taxi/Rideshare: 15–40 minutes depending on traffic.
- Buffer: Back at LIS 3h intl, 2h Schengen.
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Essentials
- SIM/eSIM: Airport counters; eSIM beforehand is cheaper.
- ATMs: Decline DCC; pay in USD.
- Wi‑Fi: Free.
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