Car Hire Lisbon Airport - Mini guide to Lisbon Airport

This is Portugal’s most important airport, and plays a crucial role in the city's economic development and that of the entire Lisbon Region. Central Lisbon is just 7 km from the airport, and is well-served by public transport. Air Portugal is one of the principal carriers, but many international airlines operate out of Lisbon, including Air Luxor, Air France and Lufthansa.

Flights to Europe, North and South America, domestic destinations, and many other parts of the world depart from the one terminal.

A bank and 24-hour bureaux de change, post office and a range of ATMs are available in the terminal, whilst a VAT refund counter, open from 0700-013, is positioned in the boarding lounge beside Gate 17.

24-hour restaurant facilities are available in the airport, with Harrods providing a buffet and coffee shop. Passarola offers international cuisine, while Iberusa has a wide range of local specialty dishes. Shops with duty-free are also available, with a wide selection of regular shops selling local delicacies, fashions, electronics and many other products. Casa dos Sabores offers local Portuguese delicatessen produce.

The lost property office is situated in the baggage reclaim area. Those passengers requiring insurance should refer to the insurance desk in the check-in area, open from 0700-2000. A first aid room, baby care areas and showers are located at the boarding lounge.

The business traveller should find ample resources in both the Icaro and Ulisses lounges in the airport's transit area. Facilities include Internet, payphone and fax. Conference and press facilities are available in one of the airport lounges; call Lisbon Airport Public Relations Service for further details (tel: (0) 21 841 3500).

Ramps, lifts, and specially designed telephones and toilets ease the passage of those with mobility difficulties. Airlines can provide wheelchairs and airline staff can assist wheelchair passengers through customs and immigration. Spaces for disabled drivers are available in the airport car parks.

Further information is available at the information desks open from 8 a.m. to midnight, situated in the arrivals and departures halls and boarding lounge. There is also a tourist information desk, open from 0600-0200, in the Arrivals hall. Information hotlines are positioned across the terminal.

Airport information: +351(0) 21 841 3500