Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS)
Lisbon, PT 🇵🇹 Large International Airport Scheduled Service
ICAO
LPPT
IATA
LIS
Elevation
374 ft
Region
PT-11
Local Time
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GPS Code: LPPT
Local Code: Not available
Location: 38.7813° N, -9.13592° E
Continent: Europe
Type: Large International Airport
Keywords: Lisboa Portela
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Online Reviews Summary
Recent traveler reviews for Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) from late 2024 and 2025 paint a picture of an airport struggling with significant passenger volume. Overall sentiment is largely negative, with many describing the experience as chaotic, stressful, and unorganized, often ranking it among the worst airports in Europe due to consistent delays and operational issues.
What Travelers Love
- Central Location: The airport's proximity to Lisbon's city center is highly appreciated, making transportation to and from the city quick and convenient.
- Public Transportation: Excellent connections via metro and buses are available, offering affordable and efficient ways to reach various parts of Lisbon.
- Food and Shopping: A plentiful selection of food courts and shopping options, including duty-free, are noted, particularly after security.
- Terminal 2 Improvements (Ongoing): Modernization works, including a refurbished arrivals zone (December 2024) and a new glazed departure hall (summer 2025), are expected to enhance the passenger experience, especially for low-cost carriers.
Common Complaints
- Excessive Immigration Wait Times: Consistently the most significant complaint, with wait times for passport control (immigration) frequently reported as 1.5 to 2 hours, sometimes extending to 3.5 hours for non-EU travelers. E-gates often malfunction, contributing to longer queues.
- Overcrowding and Lack of Seating: Terminals are frequently described as overcrowded, with a severe shortage of seating, particularly after security and passport control, forcing many travelers to sit on the floor.
- Poor Signage and Disorganized Flow: Travelers often find inadequate signage and confusing layouts, leading to difficulties navigating the airport and finding security or gates.
- Unhelpful or Disinterested Staff: Numerous reviews mention unhelpful or grumpy staff at security, passport control, and information desks, which exacerbates the stressful environment.
- Terminal Facilities & Cleanliness: While some toilets are noted as clean, overall, facilities are sometimes described as outdated, dirty (especially bathrooms), and lacking sufficient power outlets or charging stations.
- Delays: Lisbon Airport is identified as Europe's second-most stressful airport in 2025 due to flight punctuality issues, with a low percentage of punctual departures and arrivals.
- Transportation Congestion: While options are good, ride-hailing app pickups can be affected by heavy traffic around the airport during peak hours.
In summary, while Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport benefits from its excellent location and diverse transport links, the overall traveler experience is significantly hampered by severe overcrowding, excessive immigration delays, and subpar facilities that struggle to accommodate the high passenger volume. Travelers are advised to arrive well in advance (at least 3 hours for international flights) and manage expectations regarding wait times and comfort. The Portuguese government is investing in improvements and increasing personnel to address these issues, especially in light of the new European Entry/Exit System (EES).
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Airport Routes
Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) offers 315 flight routes operated by 10 airlines. Major carriers include TAP Air Portugal, easyJet, Portugalia and others. Popular destinations from Lisbon include Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, Madeira Int'l (Funchal), Manchester, Dusseldorf Int'l and Barcelona Int'l.
Route Network Map
Top Routes (by observations)
- Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas (MAD) 8
- Madeira Int'l (Funchal) (FNC) 6
- Manchester (MAN) 5
- Dusseldorf Int'l (DUS) 5
- Barcelona Int'l (BCN) 5
- Copenhagen (CPH) 5
- Cologne Bonn (CGN) 5
- Stockholm-Arlanda (ARN) 5
- Hamburg (HAM) 4
- Palma de Mallorca (or Son Sant Joan) (PMI) 4
- Menara Int'l (RAK) 4
- Luxembourg Int'l (LUX) 4
Newly Discovered
- Bilbao (BIO) new
- Brussels (BRU) new
- Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II (PDL) new
- Paris Orly (ORY) new
- Dublin Int'l (DUB) new
- Viracopos Int'l (VCP) new
- Zurich (Kloten) (ZRH) new
- Menara Int'l (RAK) new
- Malpensa Int'l (MXP) new
- Dubai Int'l (DXB) new
- Dusseldorf Int'l (DUS) new
- Mohammed V Int'l (CMN) new
Popular Flight Routes
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Top Airlines
Operating at Lisbon Humberto Delgado AirportAirlines by Flight Activity
Based on observed flight operations and route network| Airline | Routes | Flights | Destinations | Last Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
TAP Air Portugal
TAP
/ TP
|
78 | 1157 | 78 | Jan 30, 2026 |
easyJet
EZY
/ U2
|
32 | 502 | 32 | Jan 30, 2026 |
|
Portugalia
PGA
/ NI
|
28 | 364 | 28 | Jan 30, 2026 |
Ryanair
RYR
/ FR
|
33 | 338 | 33 | Jan 29, 2026 |
Lufthansa
DLH
/ LH
|
2 | 173 | 2 | Jan 29, 2026 |
|
Sata Internacional
RZO
/ S4
|
7 | 122 | 7 | Jan 30, 2026 |
Air France
AFR
/ AF
|
1 | 103 | 1 | Jan 29, 2026 |
Turkish Airlines
THY
/ TK
|
1 | 86 | 1 | Jan 29, 2026 |
Transavia France
TVF
/ TO
|
3 | 86 | 3 | Jan 30, 2026 |
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
KLM
/ KL
|
1 | 85 | 1 | Jan 29, 2026 |
For Pilots
| Designation | Length | Width | Surface | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
02/20 |
12162 ft | 148 ft | ASP | Active Lighted |
17/35 |
7874 ft | 148 ft | ASP | Closed Lighted |
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 119.1 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 124.15 MHz |
| CLD | CLD | 118.95 MHz |
| GND | GND | 121.75 MHz |
| INFO | INFO | 123.75 MHz |
| RDO | RDO | 127.9 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 118.1 MHz |
Ground Transportation
Taxis
Official city taxis are available 24/7 from the designated taxi ranks outside the Arrivals and Departures terminals. They are typically cream-colored or black with a green roof and operate on a meter, with potential surcharges for luggage or time of day. Ride-sharing services like Uber, Bolt, and FREENOW also operate from a designated pick-up area at the P2 car park.
Rental Cars
Several major car rental companies, including Hertz, Avis, Europcar, and Sixt, have service desks inside the Arrivals hall. It is advisable to book in advance for better pricing. Vehicle pick-up is located in nearby car parks, often accessible by a complimentary shuttle bus from the terminal.
Public Transportation
The airport is directly connected to the city's Metro system via the 'Aeroporto' station on the Red Line (Linha Vermelha), offering a fast and cost-effective way to reach the city center. Several public bus routes (Carris) also stop at the airport, including the Aerobus shuttle service which is specifically designed for travelers with luggage. A reusable 'Viva Viagem' card is needed for both the Metro and buses and can be purchased at the station.
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