Are there 24/7 buses?

Most airports keep at least one night bus or coach on standby—check the overhead screens near arrivals for the current stand.

Is it safe to take taxis overnight?

Stick to signed ranks and insist on the meter. Note any official surcharge for night operations before you hop in.

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Lisbon Airport

Lisbon, Portugal

Drop-off

Baixa / Chiado (downtown Lisbon)

Pin before customs

Fastest

Metro Lisboa Red Line (Linha Vermelha) – Aeroporto to Alameda / São Sebastião (for Baixa-Chiado)

metro · 6-9m

Data

Nov 28

Audit

Quick verdict

Fastest into town

Service: Metro Lisboa Red Line (Linha Vermelha) – Aeroporto to Alameda / São Sebastião (for Baixa-Chiado)
Headway: 6-9
Backup: Carris 744 – Aeroporto ↔ Marquês de Pombal / Restauradores · 10-20m

Note

The Red Line serves Aeroporto station directly, running about every 6–9 minutes from roughly 06:30 to 01:00; change at Alameda (Green Line) or São Sebastião (Blue Line) to reach Baixa-Chiado in about 25–35 minutes total. This is the primary fast, inexpensive public transport link between the airport and downtown Lisbon.

Late arrivals

Lisbon: Night-Owl Operations

After-midnight contingencies for delayed flights and red-eyes. Targets queries likelisbon airport busandlis to city centerfor eSIM funnels.

Lines that keep running

Brief

This is the overnight lifeline when the metro or flagship express shuts down.

Service: Carris 208 – Night Bus Aeroporto ↔ Cais do Sodré (via city centre)
Mode: bus
Freq: 30-60m
Note: Night bus 208 provides late-night/early-morning service between Lisbon Airport and central Lisbon, including Cais do Sodré area near Baixa / Chiado, roughly between 00:00 and 06:00. It is the main public transport option when the metro is closed, with intervals of about 30–60 minutes.

Backup when rail sleeps

Brief

If even this pauses, default to the licensed taxi rank or approved ride-hailing pickup outside arrivals.

Service: Carris 744 – Aeroporto ↔ Marquês de Pombal / Restauradores
Mode: bus
Freq: 10-20m
Note: Carris bus 744 stops at Lisbon Airport and runs via Saldanha and Av. da República to Marquês de Pombal and Restauradores, close to the Baixa / Chiado area; typical journey time is 35–55 minutes depending on traffic. Useful when staying near Avenida or Restauradores or when the metro is less convenient.

Ticketing tips

Brief

Load balance onto the local transit card before midnight because some kiosks shut or stop accepting bills after hours.

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FAQs

01Are there 24/7 buses?: Most airports keep at least one night bus or coach on standby—check the overhead screens near arrivals for the current stand.
02Is it safe to take taxis overnight?: Stick to signed ranks and insist on the meter. Note any official surcharge for night operations before you hop in.