Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport
    IATA Code: LIS

    Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport

    Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) Is Lisbon’s Main International Gateway, 7 km North-East of the Historic Centre, with a Metro Station under Terminal 1

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    Airport Data Sheet
    LIS
    IATA / ICAOLIS / LPPT
    ServesLisbon, Portugal
    Coordinates38.7813° N, 9.1359° W
    Elevation374 ft
    Number of Terminals2 Terminals
    Airport Opening HoursT1 24/7, T2 03:30-00:30
    Recommended Arrival Time90 min to 3 Hours
    Official Websitelisbonairport.pt
    // Airport Data

    Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport at a Glance

    Terminal 1 Takes Every Arrival and Most Departures across 47 Gates. Terminal 2, on the Southern Edge of the Airfield, Is a Departures-Only Satellite with Ten Gates Used by Low-Cost Airlines. There Is No Landside Walk between the Two: A Free Shuttle Leaves the Departures Area of Each Terminal Every 12 Minutes and Takes about 3 Minutes

    IATA LIS · ICAO LPPT · Elev 374 ft
    // Connectivity

    Is There Free WiFi at Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport?

    Yes. The Airport Runs One Free, Unlimited Network across Both Terminals. Pick _VINCI Airports WiFi from the List, Open a Browser and Accept the Terms, and You Are Online with No Password. Speeds Drop at Busy Gates and the Session Can Need Reconnecting

    Where Can I Buy a SIM Card at Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport?

    Security Lane 02 · Place One Option on the BeltLive Compare
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    Airport WiFi

    Connection SpeedSlow / Unstable
    CostFree, Often Time-Limited
    Activation TimeLogin / Ads / Forms
    Documents NeededYes (eMail / ID / Login)
    CoverageOnly inside Airport
    SecurityPublic Network (Risk)
    Can Be Set Up before You FlyNo
    Local Phone NumberNo
    Can Pay in CashNot Applicable
    Where You Get ItAt the Terminal, Once You Land

    Local SIM Card

    Connection SpeedFast 4G/5G Speeds
    CostCounter Price, Varies by Desk
    Activation TimeQueue and Paperwork at the Desk
    Documents NeededPassport Often Required
    CoverageWorks across Entire Country
    SecurityPrivate Secure Connection
    Can Be Set Up before You FlyNo
    Local Phone NumberYes
    Can Pay in CashYes
    Where You Get ItA Desk or Kiosk in the Terminal

    Roaming Options

    Connection SpeedFast, Depends on Your Plan
    CostYour Operator Rate, Can Be High
    Activation TimeInstant Connection
    Documents NeededNone
    CoverageWorks across Entire Country
    SecurityPrivate Secure Connection
    Can Be Set Up before You FlyYes
    Local Phone NumberKeeps Your Own Number
    Can Pay in CashNo
    Where You Get ItAlready Active on Your Phone

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    CostFree Trial, Then from 3.99 $
    Activation TimeInstant Connection
    Documents NeededNone
    CoverageWorks across Entire Country
    SecurityPrivate Secure Connection
    Can Be Set Up before You FlyYes
    Local Phone NumberOn Selected Plans
    Can Pay in CashNo
    Where You Get ItOnline, before You Leave Home
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    // Setup

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    // Boarding Data

    Best Way to Get Internet at Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport

    Compare Free WiFi vs Mobile Data & Choose What Works Best for You

    // FAQ

    FAQs about Internet at Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport

    Everything You Need to Know about Getting Online at Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport

    In Most Cases, Yes. eSIM Mobile Data Is Usually Faster, More Stable, and More Secure than Crowded Public WiFi at Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport, Especially during Peak Travel Hours
    Yes. You Can Buy and Install Your eSIM before Departure so Your Mobile Data Works Instantly When You Land at Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport
    No. If Your Phone Supports eSIM, You Don’t Need to Buy a Physical SIM Card at Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport — You Can Get Mobile Data Instantly Online
    Yes. Once Your eSIM Is Installed, Your Mobile Data Starts Working as Soon as You Land and Connect to a Local Network
    Most Travelers Are Comfortable with 1GB to 5GB for Navigation, Ride Apps, Messaging, and Light Browsing during the First Days after Arrival
    Yes. Most Dual-SIM Phones Allow You to Keep Your Regular SIM for Calls and SMS While Using eSIM for Mobile Data
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    // Terminal Guide

    First Time at Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport? Here’s What You Should Know

    Number of TerminalsF1
    2 Terminals
    Terminal 1 Takes All Arrivals and Most Departures. Terminal 2 Handles Departures Only, for Seven Low-Cost Airlines
    LIS · Terminal Guide · F1
    Terminal LayoutF2
    T1 Main, T2 Departures Only
    Terminal 2 Sits on the Southern Edge of the Airfield, Well Away from Terminal 1, with 22 Check-In Desks and Ten Departure Gates
    LIS · Terminal Guide · F2
    Transfers between TerminalsF3
    Free Shuttle, about 3 min
    A Free Bus Runs between the Departures Areas of the Two Terminals Every 12 Minutes, from 03:30 to 00:30. There Is No Landside Walking Route
    LIS · Terminal Guide · F3
    Airport Opening HoursF4
    T1 24/7, T2 03:30-00:30
    Terminal 1 Is Open around the Clock, but between 00:30 and 03:00 Only Passengers with a Boarding Pass or Booking, Staff and Crew May Go In
    LIS · Terminal Guide · F4
    Check-In and Security HoursF5
    Set by Each Airline
    The Airport Publishes No Common Check-In Hours; Each Airline Opens Its Own Desks. Terminal 2 Itself Does Not Open before 03:30
    LIS · Terminal Guide · F5
    Recommended Arrival TimeF6
    90 min to 3 Hours
    The Airport Asks for 90 Minutes before a Schengen Flight, 120 before Another European Flight and 180 before an Intercontinental One
    LIS · Terminal Guide · F6
    // Airport Parking

    Where Can I Park at Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport?

    See Practical Airport Parking Options, Walking Time to Terminals, Typical Price Guidance, and Booking Tips before You Drive to the Airport

    Parking Options
    7 Available
    Booking Advice
    Pre-Book Online
    Parking Ticket

    P1 Premium

    Typical Price
    EUR 28 to 40 a Day
    Location
    Terminal 1, the Departures-Level Car Park and the Closest to the Terminal
    Best For
    The Shortest Walk with Bags

    EUR 28.00 a Day Booked Online, EUR 40.00 as the Daily Maximum If You Drive Up without a Booking

    LIS · P1 · P1 Premium
    Parking Ticket

    P2 Executive

    Typical Price
    EUR 19.25 to 27.50 a Day
    Location
    Terminal 1, the Arrivals-Level Car Park
    Best For
    Meeting an Arriving Flight

    EUR 19.25 a Day Booked Online against a EUR 27.50 Daily Maximum at the Barrier. This Is Also Where Uber and Bolt Collect

    LIS · P2 · P2 Executive
    Parking Ticket

    P3 Low Cost

    Typical Price
    EUR 8 a Day
    Location
    On the Airport Site, Further Out than P1 and P2
    Best For
    The Cheapest Rate on the Site

    The Airport Releases Only a Limited Number of Bookings at This Rate, so It Goes First. Drive Up to P3 Instead and the Daily Maximum Is EUR 19.00

    LIS · P3 · P3 Low Cost
    Parking Ticket

    P3 Low Cost Plus

    Typical Price
    EUR 14 a Day
    Location
    On the Airport Site, Further Out than P1 and P2
    Best For
    A Long Stay When Low Cost Has Sold Out

    The Same Car Park as Low Cost on a Rate That Stays Available Longer

    LIS · P3 · P3 Low Cost Plus
    Parking Ticket

    P6 Classic

    Typical Price
    EUR 9 a Day
    Location
    On the Airport Site, in the Terminal 1 Complex
    Best For
    A Week or More Away

    EUR 9.00 a Day Booked Online; the P6 Daily Maximum at the Barrier Is EUR 19.00

    LIS · P6 · P6 Classic
    Parking Ticket

    P6 Classic Plus

    Typical Price
    EUR 14 a Day
    Location
    On the Airport Site, in the Terminal 1 Complex
    Best For
    A Late Booking into P6

    The Flexible P6 Rate, at the Same Price as P3 Low Cost Plus

    LIS · P6 · P6 Classic Plus
    Parking Ticket

    Drop Off 1, Kiss & Fly

    Typical Price
    Free for 10 min, Then EUR 2
    Location
    Departures Kerbside at Terminal 1
    Best For
    Setting Someone Down

    Two Separate Ten-Minute Stops Are Free in Any 24 Hours; after That the Charge Starts at Once. Entry Is by Number-Plate Recognition

    LIS · DR · Drop Off 1, Kiss & Fly

    Rates Here Are the Airport’s Published Charges in Force since 20 September 2024, VAT Included. Terminal 2 Has No Car Park at All, so Drop-Offs for It Use P1 or P2 and the Free Shuttle

    // Airport Lounges

    What Facilities Does Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport Have?

    Lounges at Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport

    Access Key — Who Gets in, Stated Once
    Priority Pass× 1

    Priority Pass and Dragon Pass Members, Passengers of the Airport’s Partner Airlines, or Anyone Paying at the Door

    Star Alliance× 2

    TAP Business Class, TAP Miles&Go Gold and Star Alliance Gold Passengers

    ANA Lounge

    Terminal 1 · Schengen Shopping Court, after Security
    SnacksBarWi-FiShowersWork AreasRunway ViewSmoking Room
    LIS · Pass 01 · Daily 04:00 to 23:00

    About 900 m² with a Panoramic Runway View. Bookable Online, Maximum Stay 3 Hours

    TAP Premium Lounge Tejo

    Terminal 1 · Schengen Area, after Security
    MealsBarWi-FiSeatingWork Space
    LIS · Pass 02 · Daily 05:00 to Midnight

    The Larger of the Two TAP Lounges, at 320 Seats

    TAP Premium Lounge Atlântico

    Terminal 1 · Non-Schengen Area, after Passport Control
    MealsBarWi-FiSeating
    LIS · Pass 03 · Daily 05:00 to Midnight

    100 Seats, for Long-Haul and Other Non-Schengen Departures

    // Passenger Facilities

    Lounges, Food, ATMs and Storage

    Check Practical Terminal Services While Waiting, Arriving or Departing: Food, ATMs, Storage, Charging, Accessibility Support and More

    Santander Runs a Staffed Branch in Terminal 1 before Security, Open 08:30 to 12:00 and 13:00 to 15:00 Monday to Friday. It Is the Only Bank the Airport Lists
    Unicâmbio Keeps Four Counters in Terminal 1: Arrivals, the Central Plaza and the Baggage Hall Run 05:00 to 00:00, the South Pier 07:00 to 20:00
    There Are 234 Lockers on the Departures Floor outside Terminal 1, Open around the Clock. Three Hours Starts at EUR 3.60 in the Smallest Size and EUR 14.40 in the Largest
    Anything Lost in the Terminal or the Car Parks Goes to the PSP Police Lost and Found. For a Bag That Did Not Arrive or Arrived Damaged, Go to Your Airline First
    Terminal 1 Has the Widest Choice, Split between the Landside Hall, the Schengen Pier and the Non-Schengen Pier. Terminal 2 Has Its Own Shops, Cafes and Restaurants
    Duty Free and Travel Retail Sit after Security in Terminal 1, in Both the Schengen and the Non-Schengen Areas, with a Smaller Landside Range before the Checkpoint
    The Living Spot after Security Has Charging Points, Flight Monitors and Seating, and the ANA Lounge Keeps Charging Areas of Its Own
    Free Strollers after Security in Terminal 1 for Children Up to 3 Years or 15 kg, Baby-Changing Rooms Landside and Airside, and a Playground for Ages 2 to 7
    The Only Smoking Area the Airport Publishes Is inside the ANA Lounge in Terminal 1. Smoking Is Otherwise Not Allowed Anywhere in the Terminals
    Reduced-Mobility Assistance Is the MyWay Service. Book It through Your Airline at Least 48 Hours Ahead, Then Call from a Marked MyWay Point When You Arrive

    Terminal 2 Is a Departures-Only Satellite. The Airport Lists Its Bank, Pharmacy, Currency Counters and All Three Lounges in Terminal 1 Only, so Settle Anything You Need before You Take the Shuttle

    // Overnight Stay

    Where Can I Sleep at Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport?

    Find On-Airport and Nearby Hotel Options, How to Reach Them from Arrivals, Expected Nightly Rates, and Practical Booking Tips for Late Arrivals or Early Departures

    Hotels Nearby
    2 Available
    Near AirportLIS · H1

    Meliá Lisboa Aeroporto

    How to Reach
    Free Hotel Shuttle, 04:00 to Midnight
    Location
    On the Airport Site, 4 min from the Metro and 2 min from the Bus and Taxi Stops
    Best For
    A Very Early Departure

    Indoor and Outdoor Pools, a Sauna and a Gym; about 20 min from the City Centre

    Near AirportLIS · H2

    Star Inn Lisbon Airport

    How to Reach
    Walk, about 5 min
    Location
    Beside the Airport, about 5 Minutes on Foot
    Best For
    A Short, Cheap Overnight Stop

    The Airport Describes It as Good Value Precisely Because It Leaves Out the Luxuries; Also about 20 min from the Centre

    The Airport Lists No Hotel inside the Terminal and No Sleep Pods. Terminal 2 Has Nothing of the Kind Either, so an Overnight before a Terminal 2 Departure Still Means Terminal 1

    // City Transfer

    How Do I Get from Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport to Lisbon?

    Bus & Train at Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport

    See Exact Route Options, Departure Points, Schedule Windows and Ticket Tips for Getting to the Center after Landing

    Bus Connection

    744

    Carris 744, Restauradores to Moscavide

    Departure Stop
    Aeroporto Stop, outside Terminal 1 Arrivals
    Arrival Stop
    Restauradores, in the City Centre
    Schedule
    Every 17 to 24 min · Weekdays about 06:25 to 21:40
    Ticket
    EUR 1.90 Carris/Metro Ticket, or EUR 2.30 Bought from the Driver on Board

    The Most Direct Carris Route into the Centre. City Buses Take Only Luggage Up to 50x40x20 cm, so a Hold Bag Has to Go by Metro or Taxi

    LIS · 744 · Carris 744, Restauradores to Moscavide
    783

    Carris 783, Amoreiras to Prior Velho

    Departure Stop
    Aeroporto Stop, outside Terminal 1 Arrivals
    Arrival Stop
    Amoreiras, West of the City Centre
    Schedule
    Every 16 to 25 min · Weekdays about 00:20 to 23:55
    Ticket
    EUR 1.90 Carris/Metro Ticket, or EUR 2.30 Bought from the Driver on Board

    The Longest-Running of the Airport Routes, with Departures through the Small Hours as Well as All Day

    LIS · 783 · Carris 783, Amoreiras to Prior Velho
    722

    Carris 722, Restauradores to Portela

    Departure Stop
    Aeroporto Stop, outside Terminal 1 Arrivals
    Arrival Stop
    Restauradores, in the City Centre
    Schedule
    About Every 30 min · Weekdays about 06:30 to 20:25
    Ticket
    EUR 1.90 Carris/Metro Ticket, or EUR 2.30 Bought from the Driver on Board

    A Second Route to Restauradores on a Slower Headway, Useful When the 744 Has Just Gone

    LIS · 722 · Carris 722, Restauradores to Portela
    705

    Carris 705, Estação Oriente to Estação Roma-Areeiro

    Departure Stop
    Aeroporto Stop, outside Terminal 1 Arrivals
    Arrival Stop
    Estação Oriente or Estação Roma-Areeiro
    Schedule
    Every 16 to 27 min · Weekdays about 06:40 to 20:05
    Ticket
    EUR 1.90 Carris/Metro Ticket, or EUR 2.30 Bought from the Driver on Board

    Useful for a Mainline Train: Oriente Is the Station for Services to Porto, Faro and the Rest of the Country

    LIS · 705 · Carris 705, Estação Oriente to Estação Roma-Areeiro
    208

    Carris 208, Cais Sodré to Estação Oriente

    Departure Stop
    Aeroporto Stop, outside Terminal 1 Arrivals
    Arrival Stop
    Cais Sodré, on the Riverfront
    Schedule
    Every 30 min · Nightly about 00:30 to 05:35
    Ticket
    EUR 1.90 Carris/Metro Ticket, or EUR 2.30 Bought from the Driver on Board

    The Night Route, and the Only Public Transport into the Centre While the Metro Is Closed. Weekend and Holiday Timetables Differ from the Weekday One Quoted Here

    LIS · 208 · Carris 208, Cais Sodré to Estação Oriente

    Train Connection

    T1

    Metro Red Line, Aeroporto to São Sebastião

    About 20 min to Saldanha
    Departure Stop
    Aeroporto Station, underneath Terminal 1
    Arrival Stop
    Saldanha, for the Yellow Line and Central Lisbon
    Schedule
    Every 6 to 10 min · Daily 06:30 to 01:00
    Ticket
    EUR 1.90 Carris/Metro Ticket, Valid 60 min, Plus EUR 0.50 for the Navegante Card

    The Airport Is the End of the Red Line, so Every Train from the Station Runs into the City. Change at Alameda for the Green Line, Saldanha for the Yellow Line and São Sebastião for the Blue Line

    LIS · T1 · Metro Red Line, Aeroporto to São Sebastião
    // Ground Transport

    Taxi, Ride Apps and Car Rental

    Compare the Main Door-To-Door Options after Landing, Including Official Taxi Pickup Points, Ride-Hailing Availability and On-Airport Rental Counters

    Ride Apps
    Uber, Bolt
    Rental Companies
    6 Available

    Regular Taxi

    Official Operators
    Licensed Portuguese Taxis
    Pickup Point
    Taxi Ranks outside Both the Departures and the Arrivals Terminal
    Travel Time to Center
    About 20 min to the Centre

    Ride Apps

    Uber
    Named by the Airport as One of Two Platforms Served
    PricingApp Fare, Quoted before You Book
    Pickup PointCar Park P2, Level 2, on the Arrivals Level
    NotesLeaving the Airport, Drivers Set Down at Drop Off 1 or Drop Off 2 beside the Departures Area Rather than at the Kerb You Were Collected From
    LIS · Ride Hail · Uber
    Bolt
    Named by the Airport as One of Two Platforms Served
    PricingApp Fare, Quoted before You Book
    Pickup PointCar Park P2, Level 2, on the Arrivals Level
    NotesLeaving the Airport, Drivers Set Down at Drop Off 1 or Drop Off 2 beside the Departures Area Rather than at the Kerb You Were Collected From
    LIS · Ride Hail · Bolt

    Car Rental

    Avis and Budget
    Desk Location
    Terminal 1, before Security
    Hours
    Daily 06:00 to 24:00

    The Two Brands Share One Desk and One Phone Line at the Airport

    LIS · Rental Desk · Avis and Budget
    Europcar
    Desk Location
    Terminal 1, before Security
    Hours
    Daily 06:00 to 24:00
    LIS · Rental Desk · Europcar
    Hertz
    Desk Location
    Terminal 1, before Security
    Hours
    Daily 06:00 to 24:00
    LIS · Rental Desk · Hertz
    Sixt
    Desk Location
    Terminal 1, before Security
    Hours
    Daily 06:00 to 24:00
    LIS · Rental Desk · Sixt
    Goldcar
    Desk Location
    Terminal 1, before Security
    Hours
    Daily 06:00 to 24:00
    LIS · Rental Desk · Goldcar
    Guerin
    Desk Location
    Terminal 1, before Security
    Hours
    Daily 06:00 to 01:00

    The Latest-Closing Desk at the Airport by an Hour, Which Matters on a Late Arrival

    LIS · Rental Desk · Guerin

    These Are the Six Brands the Airport Lists inside the Terminal, All of Them in Terminal 1 before Security. Every Desk but One Shuts at Midnight, so a Later Landing Means Collecting in the Morning

    // Airport FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions about Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport

    Two. Terminal 1 Takes Every Arrival and Most Departures; Terminal 2 Handles Departures Only, for Seven Low-Cost Airlines, and Has Ten Gates on the Southern Edge of the Airfield
    No. There Is No Landside Walking Route between Them. A Free Shuttle Bus Links the Departures Areas of the Two Terminals Every 12 Minutes and the Ride Takes about 3 Minutes
    Eurowings, Norwegian, Ryanair, Transavia, Volotea, Vueling and Wizz Air Depart from Terminal 2. Their Inbound Flights Land at Terminal 1, Which Handles Every Arrival
    Yes. Aeroporto Is the End of the Metro Red Line and Sits under Terminal 1. Trains Reach Saldanha in about 20 Minutes and Run from 06:30 to 01:00 Every Day
    The Airport Puts It at EUR 10 to 15, Luggage Charges Included. Ranks Are outside Both the Departures and the Arrivals Terminal; Check the Meter Is Running and Ask for a Receipt
    In Car Park P2, Level 2, on the Arrivals Level, Not at the Taxi Rank. Going the Other Way, Drivers Set Passengers Down at Drop Off 1 or Drop Off 2 by the Departures Area
    Booked Online, a Day Is EUR 8.00 in P3 Low Cost, EUR 9.00 in P6 Classic, EUR 19.25 in P2 Executive and EUR 28.00 in P1 Premium. Drive Up and the Maximum Is EUR 19.00 to 40.00
    Terminal 1 Is Open 24 Hours, but from 00:30 to 03:00 Only Passengers Holding a Boarding Pass or Booking, Staff and Crew May Go in. Terminal 2 Opens at 03:30 and Closes at 00:30
    The Airport Asks for 90 Minutes before a Schengen Flight, 120 before Another European Flight and 180 before an Intercontinental One, on Top of Your Airline’s Check-In Deadline
    Yes. There Are 234 Lockers on the Departures Floor outside Terminal 1, Open around the Clock. Three Hours Starts at EUR 3.60 in the Smallest Size and EUR 14.40 in the Largest
    // Know before You Go

    Travel Tips & Essential Information for Portugal

    Portugal Is One of the Easiest Countries in Europe to Travel in, with Short Distances, Frequent Trains and a Coastline Running Its Whole Length. Cards Work Almost Everywhere and English Is Common in the Cities, but the Atlantic Is Colder and Rougher than the Beaches Make It Look

    Portugal AT A GLANCE
    Portugal
    LanguagePortuguese
    Capital CityLisbon
    CurrencyEuro (EUR)
    Time ZoneWET, WEST, AZOT, AZOST
    Emergency112 · 808 24 24 24
    Driving SideRight
    Plug TypeType C and Type F
    Voltage230 V, 50 Hz
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    Official Languages: Portuguese

    English Is Widely Spoken in Lisbon, Porto, the Algarve and Madeira, and Hotel and Restaurant Staff Usually Switch to It before You Ask. Inland You Will Meet Less of It, but a Bom Dia and a Slow Question Go a Long Way. Portuguese Is the National Language, with Mirandese Co-Official in a Few North-Eastern Municipalities

    Mobile Network: Coverage Is Strong across the Mainland — 5G Is Installed in All 308 Municipalities and about Three Quarters of Parishes, and 4G Reaches Essentially Everywhere People Live. Signal Thins in the Mountains of the Interior and between the Azorean Islands, Where a Ferry Crossing Can Leave You with Nothing

    Roaming/SIM/eSIM: Visitors from the EU or EEA Roam on Their Home Allowance at No Extra Cost, so Roaming Is the Obvious Choice for a Short Trip. Everyone Else Should Compare — an eSIM Activates before You Land, with No Shop and No Deposit, While a Local Physical SIM Still Wins If You Want a Portuguese Number, a Long Stay, or a Phone with No eSIM Support. The 3G Networks Are Switched Off, so a Handset That Cannot Use 4G Is Left with 2G and No Mobile Data

    Cards and Contactless Work in Almost Every Shop, Restaurant and Ticket Machine, and the Domestic Multibanco Network Runs Most Terminals and Cash Machines. Carry Twenty or Thirty Euros Anyway, Because Small Cafes, Markets and Village Bakeries Often Take Cash Only. Lisbon and Porto Add a Municipal Tourist Tax per Person per Night, Collected by Your Accommodation

    Tipping Is Modest and Never Demanded. A Service Charge Is Almost Never Added to the Bill, so What You Leave Is What the Staff Gets — Locals Round Up, or Leave Five to Ten Percent after a Good Sit-Down Meal. Coffee, Pastries and Taxi Rides Take the Loose Change and Nothing More. The Bread, Olives and Cheese That Arrive Unasked Are the Couvert. They Are Chargeable, and Portuguese Law Lets You Send Them Back Untouched

    Plug Type: Type C and Type F

    Voltage: 230 V, 50 Hz

    Adapter: Portugal Uses the Round Two-Pin European Plug, so Anything from Continental Europe Fits without an Adapter. Travellers from the UK, Ireland, the US, Canada and Most of Asia Need One. At 230 V, Modern Phone and Laptop Chargers Need Only the Adapter and Never a Voltage Converter

    Portugal Is One of the Safer Countries in Europe and Violent Crime against Visitors Is Rare. Street Crime Is the Real Risk — Organised Teams Work Tram 28, the Lisbon Metro, Rossio and the Busy Viewpoints, Almost Always with a Distraction First. Drinks in Bars Are Poured Strong, so Keep Yours in Sight

    • Keep Your Phone and Wallet in a Front Pocket on Tram 28, the Lisbon Metro and at Crowded Viewpoints
    • A Yellow Flag Means You May Paddle at the Water’s Edge Only, and a Red Flag Means Stay Out of the Sea
    • A Chequered Flag Means There Is No Lifeguard on Watch, so Treat the Beach as Unsupervised
    • People Drown on This Coast Every Year, so If a Rip Current Takes You, Swim across It and Never against It
    • Wildfire Risk Runs from April to October and Roads Can Close Quickly, so Check Warnings before Driving Inland
    • Watch for Cliff Erosion Signs above Algarve Beaches, Where Falling Rock Is a Real and Marked Hazard
    • Call 112 for Any Emergency, or 808 24 24 24 for the State Health Line When It Is Not Urgent

    Do

    • Buy a Rechargeable Navegante Card in Lisbon or an Andante Card in Porto before Your First Ride
    • Take the Rental Company’s Toll Transponder, Because Some Motorways Have No Booths at All
    • Book Sintra, the Douro Valley Trains and Popular Restaurants Well before You Arrive in Summer
    • Carry Photo Identification, since the Police May Ask for It and Can Hold You until They Confirm It
    • Allow Extra Time at the Border, Where Non-EU Arrivals Are Now Fingerprinted and Photographed
    • Validate Every Ticket at the Platform Reader, since an Unvalidated Ticket Is Treated as No Ticket

    Avoid

    • Do Not Drive into the Old Centres of Lisbon and Porto, Where the Streets Are Barely Wider than a Car
    • Do Not Buy from the Street Sellers Offering Drugs in Central Lisbon, Who Sell Herbs and Paracetamol
    • Do Not Accept a Cash Machine’s Offer to Charge You in Your Own Currency
    • Do Not Light a Fire or a Barbecue in the Countryside, Which Is a Criminal Offence in Fire Season
    • Do Not Walk through Albufeira in Swimwear, Where the Code of Conduct Carries Fines from 150 Euros
    • Do Not Expect Small-Town Shops to Stay Open between One and Three in the Afternoon

    Local Cultural Tips

    • Lunch Runs from Noon to Three and Dinner Rarely Starts before Eight, so a Restaurant That Is Empty at Seven Is Normal
    • Coffee Means Espresso — Ask for a Café and You Get a Small Strong Cup, and in Lisbon the Same Thing Is a Bica
    • Fado Is Listened to in Silence, and a Conversation during a Set Is the One Thing a Fado House Will Not Forgive
    • Portuguese Is Not a Dialect of Spanish, and a Spanish Greeting Lands Worse than an English One
    • Bakeries, Pharmacies and Post Offices Run on Numbered Tickets, so Take a Senha Rather than Joining a Line
    • The Azores Keep Their Own Clock, One Hour behind Lisbon, Which Surprises People Booking Flights and Ferries
    • Greet the Room with Bom Dia or Boa Tarde When You Walk into a Shop, a Cafe or a Small Guesthouse
    • Use Senhor or Senhora with Older People and with Anyone Serving You
    • Keep Your Voice Down on the Metro and in Residential Streets, above All Late at Night
    • Offer Your Seat to Older Passengers and to Anyone Travelling with Small Children
    • Ask before Photographing People, Doorways and Laundry Lines in the Old Neighbourhoods, Which Are Homes
    • Smoking Is Banned Indoors and on Covered Terraces, so Smoke Only on a Fully Open Terrace or in the Street
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