How to Get from Lisbon Airport (LIS) to Alfama

The Metro is cheapest: about €1.90 for a single ticket plus €0.50 for the reusable navegante ocasional card. Take the Red line to São Sebastião, change to the Blue line to Santa Apolónia, then walk 10-15 minutes uphill into Alfama.

No, there is no Metro station inside Alfama. The nearest stations are Santa Apolónia and Terreiro do Paço on the Blue line, then a 10-15 minute uphill walk, or take tram 28 from Martim Moniz (Green line) but it is very crowded and not suitable for suitcases.

By taxi or private transfer the journey usually takes about 20-30 minutes depending on traffic, though the real road distance is 8.1 km. An accredited fixed-fare taxi from the airport to Alfama costs €19 during weekdays 07:00-22:00 and €23 at night, weekends and public holidays.

Accredited fixed-fare taxis accept card and MB Way with no card surcharge. Metro gates accept contactless bank cards directly, or you can buy a navegante card with cash or card at the station machines.

Yes, Uber and Bolt operate at Lisbon Airport with signposted pick-up points. They do not have a fixed airport fare; the price is set by the app and can vary with demand.

Only accredited taxis at the official rank offer a fixed airport fare to Alfama, which is in Zone 2. Non-participating taxis use the meter, so always ask for the fixed fare before departing and check for the distinctive sign.