05 October 2006

Lisbon, Portugal

Portela airport (LIS)
The airport is 5 miles (7km) north of Lisbon
Flying time from London: 2 hours and 50 minutes (970 miles)
Portela airport web site


Airport maps
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Buses
The Carris Aerobus no 91 runs every day between 7.45am and 8.45pm, connecting Lisbon Airport to the city centre. Tickets cost 3.50 Euros and allow a day's use of the bus and tram network (can be purchased on the bus). A shuttle bus service also operates between the airport and the resorts of Estoril and Cascais. The fare is 10 Euros and the service operates between 7.00am and 10.30pm.
Taxis
Taxi stands are situated outside departures and arrivals. The meter should read 1.95 Euros at the commencement of the ride. Fare into Lisbon is about 10 Euros, 20% higher on weekends, holidays and at night. Journey time 20 minutes. Private car transfers to the city centre or other area destinations (not cheap, but may make sense if you have several people, need help, or have lots of luggage) may be pre-booked online at: World Airport Transfers

Portela airport on Wikipedia

Lisbon and Portugal
Country code: +351
Currency: Euros.
1 Euro = about 67p in British currency... Today's exchange rate.
Time: Portugal's time is the same as UK time, winter and summer.
Portugal on
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Lisbon metro map
Lisbon accommodation recommendations (Tripadvisor)
Lisbon on Wikipedia
Lisbon weather, climate
Lisbon pictures on Flickr

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