Lisbon Airport is known by another name as Lisbon Portela Airport. The airport (code LIS) is the main entry point to Portugal and is very significant in Southern Europe because is among the largest facilities in the region. It is still being expanded to enhance service delivery to travelers. Lisbon Airport is situated 7 kilometers on the north of the capital city. This tells you that you can get to your hotel without the nuisance of traffic jams or long drives. You can therefore pick your hired car and within minutes, you will be relaxing in your hotel room.
If you are not very tired, you can relax in the airport and enjoy a bite or a drink in any or the restaurants and cafes, as you catch up with your work thanks to the free wireless internet connection. You can also change your money to local currency at the forex bureaus or do some shopping of the things you might need for the day. Shopping at the airport is great because you will enjoy great prices that are not taxed.
The top quality amenities and services at Lisbon Airport are there to ensure that you enjoy your short stay at the airport before you head to your hotel. Baby care facilities, left luggage section, meeting rooms are some of the facilities that ensure your safety and comfort while here. People who are physically challenged are considered with high regard, and so facilities that serve their needs are installed all over Lisbon Airport.
Moving from the Airport to the City
A bus or a taxi ride is a comfortable way to get to the city center, and the taxi can take you right to your hotel at an added cost. The proximity of Lisbon Airport to the city gives it an edge over other airport in Portugal and Europe at large. After you land, the only process that keeps you separate from your hotel bed is the clearance process and after that, you will be relaxing in a few minutes at your hotel room.
Renting a Car
As long as you understand the road network I this city, you can hire a car that you will be using to visit different attractions in Lisbon. Car rental companies are strategically located at the arrivals where you can process the booking, and after you rent-a-car you will be on your way to the city.
Sightseeing
Apart from the colonial history that Lisbon is known for, you will enjoy your time at the waterfronts, hilltop vistas, national tile museum, monastery of St. Jerome, Feira da Ladra and Cascais.