Frequently
Asked Questions

Lisbon’s airport is the most important airport in Portugal. It’s the main hub for the Portuguese flag carrier, national airline TAP Portugal, and every year 25 million passengers pass through its halls. It is located only 6km away from the centre of Lisbon (Marquês de Pombal Square)

• Airbus – Every 20 minutes from 7:30 am to 11 pm, this bus connects the airport with the centre of Lisbon.
• Underground – Fast and economical. The recent expansion of the lines makes it possible to get from the airport to the centre of Lisbon by underground for a price of € 1.50 (US$ 1.60).
• Local buses – Five bus lines of the Carris company connect the airport with the center of Lisbon. The price of a single ticket is € 2 (US$ 2.20).
• Taxi – A comfortable and relatively inexpensive option. The fare to get to the city center is usually about € 20
• Uber / Bolt

In Portugal, the power plugs and sockets are of type F. The standard voltage is 230 V, and the standard frequency is 50 Hz per second.

Lisbon is one of the warmest capital cities in Europe. It has a Subtropical-Mediterranean climate, which means that in winter temperatures are mild and in summer it’s quite warm. The wind from the Atlantic Ocean brings quite a lot of rain but keeps the temperatures moderate.

In June, daily high temperatures usually range from 24°C to 27°C, rarely falling below 20°C or exceeding 32°C | Daily low temperatures range from 15°C to 18°C, rarely falling below 13°C or exceeding 20°C.

Western European Time, GMT and UTC.

Shops in the centre of Lisbon are generally open from Monday to Friday, until 7 or 8 pm. Some smaller shops also break for lunch from 1 to 3 pm, but the larger shops and chains won’t take this break and will also normally open on Saturday mornings. From 7 pm onwards, the large shopping centres and souvenir shops will still be open.

The majority of the museums in Lisbon, such as the Archaeological museum and the National Coach Museum open from Tuesday to Sunday until 6 pm. Many museums close on Monday, and the opening times of certain museums may change depending on the time of year, so it’s always a good idea to check opening times before arriving.The most important monuments are normally open until 5 or 7 pm, depending on the time of year.

Lisbon is famous for numerous products that make great souvenirs and presents, including beautiful ceramics, embroidery and exquisite cheese and wine. We highly recommend getting any hand-made product during your stay in Lisbon.

Portugal Day: 10 June. It commemorates the National Day (Dia de Portugal, de Camões e das Comunidades Portuguesas) and Corpus Christi (Corpo de Deus).

Saint Anthony’s Day (Dia de Santo António): 13 June. In Portugal, it’s a tradition to ask San António for a boyfriend or a girlfriend if you’re single. If you’re not, you may also ask him to bless your marriage.

Portugal has a mix of public hospitals (hospital público) and private hospitals (hospital privado or hospital particular). Public hospitals are managed by the Portuguese National Health Service (Serviço Nacional de Saúde, or SNS). Private hospitals, on the other hand, are run by large private healthcare organisations. You can search for public hospitals on the SNS website (in Portuguese). Make sure to select the option for “Cuidados de Saúde Hospitalares”, then choose a district to find your nearest provider. You can also read the SNS benchmarking report for information on the quality of public hospitals, including ratings and waiting times. To find private hospitals, you can check the website of the Portuguese Association of Private Hospitalisation (Associação Portuguesa de Hospitalização Privada, or APHP).

In any kind of emergency in Portugal, you can call the emergency number (112) from any telephone to speak to the emergency services. Depending on the nature of your query, the operator subsequently routes you through to the medical service, fire service, or police.

In case you need, you can find a List of Pharmacies in Lisbon