Metro Red Line from the airport to Alameda (transfer to Green Line), then to Baixa-Chiado takes about 20 minutes total. The airport Metro stop is in the arrivals hall.
Things to do at Lisbon Airport (LIS)
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At the airport
Things to do in Lisbon Airport
Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport is remarkably central — just 7 km from the city centre. The Metro Red Line connects directly from the airport to Baixa-Chiado in about 20 minutes, making this one of Europe's most accessible cities for an airport layover. With even 4 hours between flights you can reach the Alfama district, Belém tower, or Time Out Market for a petisco.
Insider intel
Top Tips for Lisbon Airport
- Time Out Market Lisbon (near Cais do Sodré) is one of Europe's best food halls — excellent for a quick but authentic Portuguese meal on a layover.
Lounge directory
Browse lounges at LIS
1 Sanctifly partner lounge at Lisbon Airport. Each is bookable with points.
100 points per guestANA Lounge
At Lisbon Airport (LIS) in Lisbon, Portugal, the ANA Lounge is conveniently located airside in Terminal 1, making it an easy stop once you’ve cleared the security check. After passing through security, continue into the new commercial area and head upward to the 6th floor, where the airport lounge is situated directly above the shops and services below. This placement is ideal for travel through Lisbon Airport, as you can browse the commercial area after security and then take a short trip upstairs to relax before your flight. Because the ANA Lounge is airside, be sure to visit after completing security screening in Terminal 1 so you can stay close to the departure gates while enjoying a more comfortable pre-flight experience in Lisbon.Book Now
Purchase a Sanctifly membership via our website or app.
Unlock airport-specific digital content and reserve VIP lounges using the points included with your plan.
Select the tier that fits your travel habits; higher tiers include more points.
When you book a lounge, you'll receive a unique access code in the app and by email—show this at the lounge to gain access.
You can buy extra points at any time, and rates improve with higher-tier plans.
Membership unlocks airport-specific digital content and the ability to book VIP lounges using points.
Each tier
Liftoff ($25/year)
Explorer ($97/year)
Jetsetter ($220/year)
Trailblazer ($399/year)
provides a different annual points allowance (except Liftoff, which doesn't include points) that refreshes when your subscription renews. You can use your points to reserve lounge access and purchase additional points through the app if you need more.
Higher tiers not only come with more points but also reduce the per-point price when buying extra.
Points are the currency you use in the Liftoff app to book VIP lounge visits. Most plans — Liftoff, Explorer, Jetsetter and Trailblazer — include a points allowance that is deposited into your account whenever your subscription renews. Liftoff does not include points. You spend points to reserve lounges and you can top up your balance at any time through the app. If you cancel your membership, any remaining points expire 30 days after cancellation.
Additional points can be purchased directly in the Sanctifly app from your mobile. All plans allow you to buy more points whenever you need them, and the per-point price decreases on higher-tier plans. Purchased points are added to your account immediately and are non-refundable. If you cancel your membership, any remaining points expire 30 days after cancellation.