Arriving at Lisbon Airport late at night
Updated · by GetVoolo, Lisbon
Short answer: the Lisbon metro stops at about 01:00, so if you land after midnight, plan on a taxi, Uber/Bolt, night bus 208 or a pre-booked driver. Taxis wait outside arrivals all night on the night tariff, about 20% higher. The 208 is the only cheap option, but it's slow and infrequent. If your flight might run late, a pre-booked driver who tracks it takes the stress out of a delay.
Your options after dark
Metro red line
Landing before about 00:15
Runs from the airport straight into the city until about 01:00. Cheapest option, if you get through passport control and baggage in time.
Night bus 208
After the metro closes
Carris night route between Cais do Sodré and Oriente, stopping at the airport. Cheap, but slow and not frequent. Check the Carris timetable first.
Taxi rank
Any time
Directly outside arrivals. Night tariff about 20% higher (21:00–06:00, weekends and holidays). Queues build when several late flights land together.
Uber / Bolt
Any time
Picks up from the ride-hailing area, not the arrivals kerb. Late-night surge pricing is common, so check the fare in the app first.
Pre-booked driver
Booked before you fly
Price agreed in advance (city center estimate €21–€25), meets you inside arrivals, tracks delayed flights.
The metro cut-off, in practice
Lisbon's metro runs until about 01:00, when the last trains leave the end stations. Aeroporto is the end of the red line, so the last train from the airport leaves at around that time.
Landing time isn't exit time. All arriving flights come in at Terminal 1, and passport control (especially from outside the Schengen area) plus baggage reclaim can take a while, particularly when several flights land together. If you land after about 00:15, don't count on the metro.
Going beyond the city at night
Tips for a late arrival
- Save your accommodation address offline and tell your host roughly when you'll arrive.
- Use the official taxi rank outside arrivals. Make sure the meter is on, and ask for a receipt (recibo).
- Check the Uber/Bolt fare in the app before you confirm; surge pricing is common late at night.
- If you pre-book, give your flight number so the driver can follow a delay.
Frequently asked questions
What time does the Lisbon metro stop running at the airport?
The metro runs from 06:30 to about 01:00. The last trains leave the end stations, including Aeroporto on the red line, at around 01:00. If you land after about 00:15, passport control and baggage can easily take you past the last train.
Is there a night bus from Lisbon Airport?
Yes. Carris bus 208 runs overnight and stops at the airport. It goes between Cais do Sodré and Oriente station through central Lisbon. It is cheap but slow, with long gaps between buses, so check the times on the Carris website before you rely on it.
How much is a taxi from Lisbon Airport at night?
Taxis use the night tariff from 21:00 to 06:00, about 20% higher than the day tariff. The official taxi rank outside arrivals is the quickest option once the metro has closed, but expect a queue when several late flights land together.
What happens if my flight is delayed past midnight?
The metro can close before you get out. If you have booked a driver, a delay matters much less: GetVoolo drivers track your flight, and your free 60-minute wait counts from the later of your actual landing and your booked pickup time.
Is it worth pre-booking a transfer for a late arrival?
Late at night is where it makes the most sense. The price is agreed before you fly (city center estimate €21–€25 on GetVoolo), the driver waits inside arrivals with your name, and you avoid the taxi queue and night surge pricing on Uber/Bolt.
Lisbon Airport taxi prices
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