Lisbon International Airport probably has the best international food court in Europe! If you're here and have the time, relax and enjoy a glass of wine. There are meat carving stations for the outrageous sandwich offerings, freshly made baked goods and good coffee. I was able to get my last Euros sold back for US Dollars at one of the many exchange kiosks. I had a weird interaction with one of the vendors. I had a small Portuguese Olive Oil can that I wanted to purchase. The cashier asked for my boarding pass (??) and said I cannot purchase this item and take it back to the US of A. Um... We're behind the security check points? Very strange.. Speaking of security, I must have shown my passport to every check point before boarding the actual plane. They aren't playing around at the Lisbon International Airport! I left Olive Oil-less but felt secure throughout my time here. read more

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There is always a first time for everything! Landed here from DC and passport control was speedy and easy. Asking for directions was a breeze since everyone speaks English and my little Spanish get me by in a bind. The connection to domestic flight was a little challenging but we got it done. I needed a boost and there are a few SBUX but we have that at home so I tried Cafe on Nata de Pastel... A single shot of espresso and pastry to get me to where I am going. 1st rate airport! read more

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We had a connection for this trip via Lisbon but have experienced this airport a few times before. We landed mid morning on a Wednesday so Passport check wasn't busy. There were moving walkways throughout. A couple of Tap/Star Alliance Lounges as well additional Lounge options. A busy/congested Food court (Mercado) area with a few shops. In the N Terminal, there is a small Duty Free shop and an extensive Gourmet Canned Fish store. Incoming we disembarked at the terminal but had to take a Bus to our outgoing flight. Overall, ok and more about the destination. read more

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Had a great time flying out of this airport recently. Easy to navigate and plenty of food options to grab a quick meal on my way through.

This is an absolutely terrible airport if not the worst. It epitomizes inefficiency. Everything from arrival to going through security, even getting to your gate and finally earning the title of shining beacon of a completely antiquated tax refund system. If you made purchases outside of Portugal in the EU, get ready to embark on a nightmare of endless lines that move at a snail's pace. Overall staff here is stressed and not very friendly at all. The spaces for movement are narrow and crowded with people trying to get to their destinations. Some architect had this genius idea to create approximate 48" wide pathways through retail shopping areas consequentially creating a cluster fuck of people stalled due to shoppers milling around endcaps of products browsing with no situational awareness. The real nightmare is getting your tax refund from shopping. If Portugal is your last leg before departure, but you have shopped throughout the EU, get ready to embark on at least 3 to 5 lines before you get the refund. First you must check-in your luggage with your airline and mention to the agent if the tax-free items are inside. This will never make any sense, but immediately afterwards, haul your checked-in luggage to another line for some guy to look at your papers and passport. He does not physically open your luggage in front of you, but next, it goes on a conveyer belt next which is to be loaded on your plane. Step two is now complete, and this guy does nothing to help the tax refund besides creating another destination for you and your luggage to go. Step three can go two different ways. If you have other EU purchases outside of Portugal, congratulations, you get the 5 star experience of an exceptionally incompetent system. The useless guy in "step two" directs everyone as if all purchases have been made in Portugal. Sadly, many find out after wasting another ten to fifteen minutes in the Planet or Global Blue lines that all purchases made in other EU countries need a customs stamp. You got it! There is another line for that! It is the obscenely long one with one agent who once again checks those receipts and your passport just like the useless guy downstairs. The only difference is you get a special stamp authenticating your purchase!! - but wait... The stamp agent just stamps. Now that you are ready for your refund, there is another line for that! Proceed to step four and head back to Planet or Global Blue for your final step in the tax refund nightmare unique to Lisbon Airport. Now you can go to your gate and relax. Not so fast! You must show your passport two more times before actually getting to your gate! The turnstile to go to your gate is first, but if you didn't get your Portugal stamp in the passport, proceed to the far right to the customs agent. He will question you briefly about your destination and send you off with the stamp of passage to your gate. Now, you can liesurely stroll to your gate and handle any hunger or restrooom business. I arrived three hours before my flight time and only had time to run to my gate. That would be slightly slower than sprinting. If you are lucky, your flight may leave on time. Mine did not. I received further infliction of Lisbon's flawed and inefficient airport services. Traffic control says we have to wait 30 minutes due to "blah blah blah". Ten minutes later we do not, and our pilot announces the unusual circumstances. There you have it. If you can avoid ending your Europe vacation here, that would be ideal. It is the worst airport ever. I ultimately missed my connecting flight!! read more

Update: all my flights here required to offboard and onboard a bus to/from plane for terminal. Kind of ineffective and not great for those people who can't throw bags around so easy. read more

Lisbon International Airport - Transportation Near Me - Lisbon, 11

A little chaotic- they have designated security line for those needing further assistance but in retrospect took longer due to said reason for line. The said security lines require you to go up a floor with only one working elevator and stairs- again not super convenient. The elevator had no signage either. Overall not the worst airport I've been to but there's room for improvement read more

Not a large airport. Felt a bit dated. Clean restrooms. Easy to find gates. There's an information booth that handles any questions. read more

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I traveled in and out of the Lisbon International Airport while visiting Potugal. We arrived at 9 AM, and were guided by staff to the immigration line for a passport check and stamp. We made our way to baggage claim and then headed to Starbucks to wait an hour until ordering or Bolt rides to the Airbnb for check-in. There weren't many food options outside of security. So we waited to eat. On the trip home, we arrived three hours early. Thank goodness we did because the immigration and security lines were long. We had just enough time to grab a quick bite, use the restroom and board the plane. I was confused when I entered the airport for departure as I couldn't find Delta. There was one airline on the first floor, but I had to go to the third floor to check my bag with Delta. That long took about 20 minutes. I found Delta by asking an airport employee. The moral of this review is to arrive a minimum of three hours before your departure time. read more

Spacious, airy, plenty of seating. The dining options are fantastic with very affordable options like an $18 pork shank dinner at Mercado or roasted half chicken at Versailles. Plenty of bakery options as well as traditional fast food chains like McDonald's. A lot of shops as well for last minute goodies and souvenirs. read more

Lisbon International Airport - At Mercado - Transportation Near Me - Lisbon, 11

Great doodle option, of course nothinftis cheap. McDonalds Paul / has sandwiches, drinks and coffee Go natural / freshly pressujuicesy O Mercado has Cumida Tradicional / typical food of portugal such as pernil, steak, chicken pork and fry foods. Pastelería portuguesa / has natas but not as good as Mantegairia- which has the best natas in lisbon KFC / just in case u need your fries and bucket of chicken fix. We bought a bucket for €13.95, tasty, tender, seasoned chicken slightly different than the chicken from USA but excellent quality meal for a family of 3. Cockpit has a burger with fries and a beer for € 15 with a beer is €11.95, excellent quality meat and delicious french fries. Pizza hit / pizza looked pretty good Versailles / rotisserie chicken €18 dor half of chicken and nothing else- pricey option. They also have sandwiches and pastries but overall very expensive Lots of choices to make but if you are on a budget, try the . read more

we arrive at 10:30 PM no help to No help to deboard on platform from steep stairs. Passport check out to enter lisbon only 2 agents working!!!! massive lines. electronic check out machines only 2 out of 6 working for some and not for others. Rude airport workers. No way I would retire here. read more

Lisbon International Airport - people waiting in line two agents only - Transportation Near Me - Lisbon, 11

I had a pleasant experience visiting Lisbon International Airport. As an art enthusiast, I appreciated the displays there. Navigation was smooth, and I didn't encounter any issues getting around. read more

Lisbon International Airport - Transportation Near Me - Lisbon, 11

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The airport itself was not prepared for the 1 million people attending World Youth Day in August 2023. Not enough signage, volunteer helping with directions and going thru the passport arena was a disaster! Shame on you! Shame on your country! TAP had to refuel in the Azores to make it to the United States too. Come on, really? Unless you have time to spare DON'T fly into or thru this airport! read more