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Taxi from Lisbon Airport

€19 is the fixed daytime fare for a taxi from Lisbon Airport to the historic centre, and €16 to nearer districts such as Parque das Nações. Cascais, Estoril and Sintra cost €53.40 by day.

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The fixed fares have applied to journeys from the airport rank since 15 October 2026 and rise to €23 and €20 between 22:00 and 07:00, at weekends and on public holidays.

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Taxis at Lisbon Airport: rank, fares, how it works

Taxis from the rank at Lisbon Airport have charged fixed fares since 15 October 2026. The scheme rests on an agreement signed in September 2026 by the City of Lisbon, the airport operator ANA and the Lisbon tourism association, with the two national taxi federations. Zone 1 covers the districts nearest to Lisbon Airport, among them Alvalade, Areeiro, Avenidas Novas, Lumiar, Olivais and Parque das Nações, and costs €16 on weekdays by day. Zone 2 covers the rest of the city, including Baixa, Chiado, Alfama, Bairro Alto, Estrela, Alcântara, Benfica and Belém, and costs €19.

Between 22:00 and 07:00, at weekends and on public holidays the fixed fares from Lisbon Airport are €20 for zone 1 and €23 for zone 2. Larger vehicles carrying more than four passengers cost €20 and €23 by day and €24 and €28 at night. Luggage is included in every case, the meter is not used, and participating taxis must accept bank cards and MB Way without a surcharge. The fare can be paid to the driver or bought as a voucher at the Lisbon tourism desk in the arrivals area.

Three limits are worth knowing. The fixed fares apply only to journeys that start at Lisbon Airport; the ride back to the terminal is charged by the meter, and the operator's website puts a metered ride between the centre and the airport at about €10 to €15. Nearby towns outside the city boundary, such as Moscavide, Sacavém, Almada or Amadora, are also charged by the meter. And taxis join the scheme voluntarily: accreditation began on 15 October 2026 and the taxi federation expected the rank to work fully under the new rules from early November, so confirm the fixed fare with the driver before you set off.

Taxi rank outside the arrivals hall of Lisbon Airport
Taxi rank outside the arrivals hall of Lisbon Airport
Prices

Taxi and transfer prices from Lisbon Airport by destination

Guide prices for one journey with up to 3 passengers and luggage, as of November 2026. At night, on public holidays and with luggage surcharges, taxi fares are higher.

DestinationkmJourney timeTaxi from the rank
Parque das Nações / Oriente (zone 1)about 4about 10 min€16 · €20 nights and weekends
Alvalade, Avenidas Novas, Saldanha (zone 1)about 4-6about 10-15 min€16 · €20 nights and weekends
Baixa and Chiado (zone 2)about 7-8about 15-25 min€19 · €23 nights and weekends
Alfama (zone 2)about 8about 20-25 min€19 · €23 nights and weekends
Bairro Alto and Cais do Sodré (zone 2)about 9about 20-25 min€19 · €23 nights and weekends
Belém (zone 2)about 15about 25-30 min€19 · €23 nights and weekends
Oeirasabout 22about 25 min€36.95 · €44.35 nights and weekends
Costa de Caparicaabout 22about 25-30 min€36.95 · €44.35 nights and weekends
Estorilabout 32about 30-35 min€53.40 · €64 nights and weekends
Cascaisabout 35about 35-40 min€53.40 · €64 nights and weekends
Sintraabout 28about 30 min€53.40 · €64 nights and weekends
Montijoabout 30about 30 min€48.80 · €58.55 nights and weekends
Vila Franca de Xiraabout 28about 25-30 min€48.80 · €58.55 nights and weekends
Sesimbraabout 45about 45 min€70.55 · €84.65 nights and weekends
Setúbalabout 50about 45 min€70.55 · €84.65 nights and weekends
Almada, Amadora, Moscavide, Sacavémvariesvariesby the meter, no fixed fare
Albufeira and the Algarveabout 250about 2 h 30 minno fixed fare; agree the price beforehand
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Taxi or transfer

Taxi or private transfer from Lisbon Airport?

The fixed fares have removed most of the uncertainty of a taxi ride from Lisbon Airport into the city, which used to be the main argument for booking ahead. For one to four people heading to a hotel in Lisbon, the rank is now a predictable choice: €16 or €19 by day, €20 or €23 at night and at weekends, luggage included. The out-of-town prices in the table are those of the Lisbon tourism association's price table as reported by the Portuguese press in October 2026.

A pre-booked transfer from Lisbon Airport still has clear uses. The driver waits in the arrivals hall of Terminal 1 with a name sign and follows the flight, which helps after a late landing or with children. Groups of five or more get one minibus instead of two taxis, child seats can be ordered in advance, and long journeys with no fixed taxi fare, such as the Algarve, Ericeira, Fátima or Óbidos, are confirmed at a set price before you travel.

Ride-hailing apps are the third option at Lisbon Airport. Uber and Bolt cars collect passengers in a dedicated area on Level 2 of car park P2, at arrivals level, and their prices move with demand rather than following a tariff. Whichever you choose, the operator of Lisbon Airport asks passengers to use licensed transport and never to accept a ride from someone who approaches them inside the terminal.

For Cascais, Estoril and Sintra the arithmetic changes with the size of the party. One or two travellers pay about €4.50 each by metro and train from Lisbon Airport, against a fixed €53.40 for the taxi by day. Four people sharing the taxi pay about €13 each for a door-to-door ride of 30 to 40 minutes instead of a journey of well over an hour with two changes, which is why families usually choose the car.

Economy

A saloon car for up to three or four passengers with luggage: the usual choice for a hotel in Lisbon, Cascais or Sintra.

Minivan

A vehicle for four to seven passengers with luggage, which normally costs less than two taxis from the rank.

Minibus

For larger groups travelling together from Lisbon Airport to a villa, a golf resort or the Algarve; book well ahead in summer.

How to book your transfer

  1. Enter Lisbon Airport as the starting point and your hotel or address as the destination, with date, landing time and flight number.
  2. Choose the vehicle class by the number of passengers and bags, and add child seats if you need them.
  3. Confirm the fixed price and pay as shown; the confirmation arrives by e-mail.
  4. After landing at Lisbon Airport, meet the driver with the name sign in the arrivals hall of Terminal 1.
FAQ

Questions about taxis and transfers at Lisbon Airport

How much is a taxi from Lisbon Airport to the city centre?
€19 by day on weekdays is the fixed fare from the rank at Lisbon Airport to central districts such as Baixa, Chiado and Alfama, and €23 between 22:00 and 07:00, at weekends and on public holidays. Luggage is included.
Which districts are in zone 1 for taxis from Lisbon Airport?
Alvalade, Areeiro, Avenidas Novas, Beato, Lumiar, Marvila, Olivais, Parque das Nações, Penha de França and Santa Clara form zone 1, at €16 by day and €20 at night and at weekends. All other districts of the city of Lisbon are zone 2.
How much is a taxi from Lisbon Airport to Cascais?
€53.40 by day and €64 at night, at weekends and on public holidays is the fixed price from Lisbon Airport to Cascais, and the same applies to Estoril and Sintra. Oeiras and Costa de Caparica cost €36.95 by day and €44.35 at other times.
Do the fixed fares also apply to taxis going to Lisbon Airport?
No, the fixed fares cover only journeys that start at the rank of Lisbon Airport. A taxi from the city to the airport runs on the meter as before.
Can I pay a taxi at Lisbon Airport by card?
Yes, taxis taking part in the fixed-fare scheme at Lisbon Airport must accept bank cards and MB Way and may not add a charge for the payment method. A prepaid voucher from the Lisbon tourism desk in arrivals is another way to pay.
Where do I find Uber or Bolt at Lisbon Airport?
On Level 2 of car park P2, at arrivals level of Terminal 1, where Lisbon Airport has set up a pick-up area for ride-hailing apps. Follow the signs for online booking platforms from the arrivals hall.
Is a taxi or the metro better from Lisbon Airport?
The metro costs €1.90 and reaches Saldanha in about 20 minutes, but runs only from 06:30 to 01:00 and involves stairs and a change of line for the old town. A taxi at €16 to €23 goes door to door, which is worth the difference with heavy bags, late at night or for three or four people.
Can I book a transfer with a child seat from Lisbon Airport?
Yes, child seats and boosters can be requested when booking a transfer from Lisbon Airport. Taxis waiting at the rank do not normally carry child seats.

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