Address: Alameda das Comunidades Portuguesas, 1700-111 Lisbon
About Lisbon, Portela Airport & Transfer Information
Situated just 7km from Lisbon city centre, Portela Airport is also known as Lisbon Airport and is Portugal's main international gateway. During the Second World War, the airport remained neutral and was open to both German and British airlines, making it a hub for smuggling people into or out of Europe.
Portela airport handles over 13 million passengers and over 80 000 tonnes of cargo per year making it one of the busiest airports in southern Europe.
Approximate transfer times to city centre:
Aerobus 91 services to Cais do Sodre and Rossi rail stations run every 20 minutes during the day with an average journey time of approximately 45 minutes.
Airport location map
Other useful pages related to Portugal and Lisbon
City Guides in Portugal
Country Guide for Portugal
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