Humberto Delgado Airport – LIS Lisbon
Humberto Delgado Airport is an international airport also known as Lisbon Airport and Portela Airport. It is located just 7 km from the city of Lisbon, Portugal. The airport with LIS code is the 18th largest airport in the whole of Europe in terms of passengers. In 2018, the airport served almost 29 million passengers. This facility is considered Europe’s major hub going to Brazil, South America, and Africa. Recently, the government has unveiled a 1.1 Billion Euro plan that aims to expand the airport as well as create a second one in a nearby city. It is projected to handle 50 million passengers after the project completion.
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LIS-Humberto Delgado Airport started with four runways and was used during World War II. After the war, the airport has undergone minor changes sponsored by major airlines that utilize the terminal. There are restaurants, shops, meeting rooms, and other facilities that make passengers comfortable. The airport is accessible using a taxi or bus. The second terminal within the airport was completed in 2007. This can handle the increasing number of passengers. The airport gives easy access to the cities of Estrela, Madre De Deus and Caparica.
What to Do & Area Attractions
You can stay at the VIP Executive Art’s with only 5 minutes away from the airport. The nearby Holiday Inn Express Lisbon Airport is just 4km away from the airport and offers free breakfast. Get to stay at the VIP Grand Lisboa Hotel & Spa is a 5-star luxury hotel with a pool and high-class amenities.
The Cascais Airport (CAT) is a nearby airport that serves Lisbon and it is situated in the village of Tires.
