Lisbon Airport to City Center: Metro, Taxi or Transfer?

Updated Aug 2026 · NomadFlights Travel Guides

Lisbon airport is one of the closest to a city center in Europe. Just 7km from downtown. Everything is cheap.

Metro Red Line

Best value at 1.65 euro per trip. 20 minutes to the center. Clean, safe, efficient. Only downside: stairs with heavy luggage.

Aerobus

Express bus to Cais do Sodre. 4 euro, 25-35 min. Easier with bags than metro.

Taxi

Some of the cheapest in Western Europe. Airport to Baixa just 10-15 euro. Metered and reliable.

Private Transfer

Around 18 euro through Welcome Pickups. Good for late night when metro is closed.

Lisbon transfer from 18 euro

Book Lisbon Transfer

Verdict: Honestly just take the metro or taxi. Both are cheap and efficient. Save the budget for a rental car to explore Sintra or the Algarve via Localrent.