Layover at Lisbon Humberto Delgado
Everything you need to decide whether to leave the airport on a layover in Lisbon.
City centre
20 min away
Metro (Red line) straight into the city
Min connection
~45 min to change flights
Left luggage
Available — drop your bags and explore.
Round trip
≈ 40 min there and back
Lisbon Humberto Delgado to central Lisbon — about 20 min min each way. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Is it worth leaving?
As a rule of thumb, allow your round trip (about 40 minutes here) plus two hours for security and immigration on the way back. With a 6-hour layover or more you can comfortably reach Lisbon and back. With less, you're better off staying airside.
Unusually close to the centre — even a short layover can include a pastel de nata.
Before you leave — check you can
Whether you can pass immigration on a layover depends on your nationality and the country's transit rules, not just your time. Always confirm with the official source for your passport before you plan to leave: UK FCDO travel advice and the Portugal guide.