Lisbon airport sits just 7 kilometers (4 miles) from the city center, making transfers quick and convenient. The metro connects directly to the terminal, and taxis or ride-shares reach downtown in 15-20 minutes depending on traffic.
Porto airport is located about 11 kilometers (7 miles) northwest of the city, with metro service running directly to the center in roughly 30 minutes.
Faro Airport (FAO) serves the Algarve region and sees heavy seasonal traffic from European airlines during summer. Madeira (FNC) and the Azores (PDL in Ponta Delgada) have their own international airports with connections to Lisbon and select European cities.
Budget carriers like Ryanair and EasyJet operate extensively in Portugal, offering affordable connections throughout Europe.
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