Flying to Lisbon

The city of Lisbon is just 10 miles from the sea and sits right on the banks of a river. It is ideally situated with hills on either side of the centre and narrow streets giving it a comfortable and approachable feel. For those coming in on flights Lisbon welcomes with an immediate charm that overlays a deeper beauty which can be unearthed if you stay longer than a few days.

About Lisbon

Portugal’s capital city of Lisbon has transformed into a really fashionable destination to visit in recent years, the lure of the warm Mediterranean climate combining with the city’s characterful and charming appearance to make a winning pair. The architecture is dominated by bleached white limestone and intimate alleyways, the traditional architecture providing the perfect foil for the glut of contemporary culture that has exploded here recently.

Information on the flights Lisbon accommodates

For those approaching on flights Lisbon and the surrounding area is laid out below with the beach at Caparica making a stunning piece of scenery. For international flights Lisbon has Portela Airport which has one terminal and accommodates roughly 100 flights Lisbon bound every day.

Once you have disembarked from your flight Lisbon is only four miles away so reaching the centre is quick and easy by shuttle bus. For those who prefer a private journey after their flight Lisbon taxi drivers are willing to drive the short distance into the city and take you to your hotel.

For charter flights Lisbon is accessible though these are usually only available during the high season when most people visit Portugal. For student flights Lisbon along with some airlines offer a reduced rate at certain times so it is worth checking those out.

Places to go to in Lisbon

• Rent a 4 wheel drive or a half-day tour along the beautiful Lisbon coast and up the Sintra hill.
• Oceanario de Lisboa is one of the coolest conservation oriented attractions on the planet, very engaging for adults and children alike
• The Calouste Gulbenkian Museum is one of the best fine arts museums in Portugal, offering a fascinating range of exhibits from great Masters to virtual unknowns across a range of mediums.

Shopping in Lisbon

From elegant high street stores to flea markets and indoor shopping centre, Lisbon has a great range of places to shop. For antiques and bric-a-brac, the Feira da Ladra (Thieves’ Market) is popular in the Alfama district. If you spot and buy one of the ubiquitous ceramic cockerel souvenirs to take back on your flight Lisbon will linger long in your memory after you have left.

Other top things to buy are embroidered goods, shoes, good quality wine at cheap prices, and cheese, especially that made with goat’s milk. If you want to treat yourself while you are there, book yourself a beauty treatment. The salons of Lisbon focus on labour rather than technology so you are almost always guaranteed a great massage.

The bridges of Lisbon

One of the most famous landmarks in Lisbon is the Ponte 25 de Abril. When you arrive on your flight Lisbon might looked choked with traffic as this bridge is the main link between Lisbon and Almada on the south bank of the Rio Tejo.

However a second bridge, the Ponte Vasco da Gama, was built to alleviate congestion and this has transformed the eastern waterfront with the Parque das Nacoes and its family-orientated attractions, the Knowledge and Science Pavilion, and the Torre Vasco da Gama, the city’s tallest building.

For ease of flights Lisbon is a great place because it has regular scheduled flights from most European capitals and major cities. To make sure one of those flights Lisbon bound has your name on it, book your tickets through BudgetAir. There are many available flights Lisbon bound so check out which is the most suitable for you and let BudgetAir take care of the rest.