Lisbon Airport Map & Terminal Guide 2026

Lisbon Airport Map

The Lisbon Airport map below shows the full layout of Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS/LPPT), officially named after General Humberto Delgado, founder of national carrier TAP Air Portugal. LIS handled a record 36.1 million passengers in 2024, making it the 13th busiest airport in Europe and one of the continent’s fastest growing major hubs, having climbed from 28th place in 2010. It is the primary hub for TAP Air Portugal and a major operating base for Ryanair and easyJet.

As the Lisbon Airport map shows, the layout spans two separate terminal buildings. Terminal 1 sits at the north end of the site, connected directly to the Metro Red Line. Terminal 2 is on the southern edge of the airport perimeter and is served only by a free shuttle bus from Terminal 1. Crucially, all arrivals regardless of terminal or airline are processed at Terminal 1. Study the LIS airport map before you travel so you know which terminal your departure uses.

Lisbon Airport Location Map

Humberto Delgado Airport is located 7 kilometres (4.3 miles) northeast of Lisbon’s historic city centre, making it one of the few major European airports sited within city limits. The location map below shows LIS in relation to Lisbon. The airport is accessed primarily via the A1 motorway from the north and A8 from the west, with good connections to the ring road IC17.

Lisbon Airport Terminals

Lisbon Airport has two terminal buildings. Terminal 1 is the main facility and handles all arrivals for both terminals, plus departures for full-service carriers, charter airlines and some low-cost services. Terminal 2 is a smaller, utilitarian building used exclusively for low-cost carrier departures. The two are not connected by foot or Metro and require a free shuttle bus between them, so understanding which terminal your flight uses is essential before you travel.

Terminal 1 — Main Terminal

Terminal 1 is the heart of Lisbon Airport and the only terminal with Metro access. It handles all international and domestic arrivals, all long-haul and intercontinental departures, and most European departures. The terminal was originally built in 1983 and has been expanded and refurbished multiple times since. Its age shows in places, particularly in the departures area, though the arrivals hall is notably modern and spacious following the 2012 upgrade that also introduced the underground Metro station.

Terminal 1 has two check-in zones. The older area now serves as TAP Air Portugal’s self check-in and bag drop section. The newer zone contains 68 staffed check-in desks (counters 37–106). After security, the departures area splits into two gate zones: S gates for Schengen flights within Europe and N gates for non-Schengen destinations including the US, UK, Brazil and Africa. N gate passengers must pass through an additional passport control checkpoint after the central shopping area, so allow extra time if your boarding pass shows an N gate.

Terminal 2 — Low-Cost Departures

Terminal 2 was built in 2007 and has been used for low-cost carrier departures since 2015. It is a no-frills building consisting essentially of two large rooms connected by a security area. Facilities are basic: a McDonald’s, a gift shop, a café and airline ticket desks on the landside. Once through security the options are limited. The terminal is reachable only by the free shuttle bus from Terminal 1 as there is no direct Metro connection or pedestrian walkway. Terminal 2 closes between 00:30 and 03:30 daily.

A key point worth knowing: all arriving aircraft, even those that taxi to stands in front of Terminal 2, deplane passengers who are then bussed to Terminal 1 for immigration, baggage collection and customs. There is no arrivals function in Terminal 2 at all. If you are meeting someone flying in on a low-cost carrier, go to Terminal 1 arrivals hall.

Lisbon Airport N Gates and S Gates Explained

Terminal 1 uses a gate labelling system that many passengers find confusing. After passing through the main security checkpoint and entering the central duty-free and shopping area, the gates divide into two zones. S gates serve flights to Schengen area destinations in Europe and require no further passport checks. N gates serve non-Schengen destinations including the United Kingdom, United States, Brazil, Canada, Cape Verde, Angola, and other countries outside the Schengen zone. Passengers heading to N gates must pass through a separate passport control booth after the shopping area. This queue can be long during busy periods. Check your boarding pass and allow additional time if it shows an N gate.

Lisbon Airport Security Checkpoints

Terminal 1 has a main security checkpoint located on the departures level before the central shopping and duty-free area. Fast Track lanes are available for purchase and for qualifying airline loyalty programme members. Once through, passengers proceed to either the S gate or N gate zone as shown on their boarding pass. Terminal 2 has its own separate security checkpoint for departing passengers after check-in. Non-Schengen passengers in Terminal 2 face an additional immigration check at the gate itself before boarding, which is different from the standard European practice of checking passports during the main security process.

Lisbon Airport Lounges

Terminal 1 has three main lounges for departing passengers. The TAP Premium Lounge sits on the mezzanine level of Terminal 1 and is available to TAP business class passengers and qualifying frequent flyers. It offers Portuguese wines, hot food, and comfortable seating. The ANA Lounge on Floor 6 of Terminal 1 is accessible to Priority Pass holders and provides panoramic runway views alongside food, drinks and a wi-fi zone. A smaller Blue Lounge past security in Terminal 1 focuses on a quieter, business-friendly environment. Terminal 2 has no airside lounge facilities.

Getting to Lisbon Airport

All ground transportation for both terminals is coordinated through Terminal 1. The Metro station is in Terminal 1’s arrivals area. Taxis, rideshare pick-up, car rental returns and bus stops are all accessible from the T1 arrivals curbside or lower level. Terminal 2 passengers arriving by Metro must take the free shuttle bus from T1 to reach their departure building.

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Lisbon Airport Map — Arrivals

All arrivals at Lisbon Airport are processed through Terminal 1, regardless of which airline or terminal the aircraft landed at. Schengen passengers (arriving from EU and associated countries) pass directly to baggage claim after deplaning. Non-Schengen passengers, including those arriving from the UK, US, Brazil, or outside the Schengen zone, must pass through immigration (passport control) first. Automated e-gates are available for EU, EEA and ePassport holders. After passport control, baggage claim carousels display flight information on screens. Customs green and red channels follow baggage collection. Car rental desks, Metro access and the taxi rank are all in or immediately outside the T1 arrivals hall.

Meeting Arriving Passengers

The arrivals meeting point is in the T1 arrivals hall on the ground level. For passengers arriving on low-cost airlines parked at Terminal 2 stands, the bus transfer to T1 typically adds 15–25 minutes to the time between landing and reaching the arrivals hall. If you are picking someone up, wait times are often longer than the flight’s landing time suggests, so factor in the bus transfer plus immigration and baggage.

Lisbon Airport Map — Departures

To depart from Lisbon Airport, first confirm your terminal. All full-service carriers, long-haul flights and most charter airlines depart from Terminal 1. Low-cost carriers (Ryanair, Wizz Air, Vueling, Transavia, Eurowings, Norwegian and Volotea) depart from Terminal 2. If departing from T2, arrive at T1 first, then take the free shuttle bus. Check-in counters in T1 are on the departures level. After security in either terminal, confirm whether your gate is an S gate (Schengen) or N gate (non-Schengen) in T1 and proceed accordingly. T2 gate assignments are straightforward as the terminal is small.

Recommended Arrival Times

For Schengen flights from Terminal 1, arrive 2 hours before departure. For non-Schengen and long-haul flights, arrive 3 hours before. For Terminal 2 departures, add 20–30 minutes on top of whichever buffer applies. During the summer peak season (June through August), T2 queues for check-in and security can be severe and arriving 3 hours before any T2 flight is sensible. Check-in desks close 45–60 minutes before departure.

Insider Tips

LIS is a compact airport by European standards but its age means it can feel cramped at peak times. The departures area of Terminal 1 is older and narrower than the arrivals section, so be prepared for queues at busy mornings and evenings. If you have an N gate, always treat it like an international departure and allow the extra passport control time. Terminal 2 is functional but offers almost nothing beyond a McDonald’s, so eat and drink in T1 before taking the shuttle if you want decent options. The Metro is by far the most reliable way to reach the city during rush hour traffic. Pre-book parking online for significantly lower rates. Consult the Lisbon Airport map above before you travel so you arrive at the right terminal.