Lisbon is easy. The main Lisbon Cruise Terminal is in the old town by the Alfama district, about 10 km (6 mi) and 15 minutes by taxi from the airport. Lisbon also has Santa Apolónia and Alcântara terminals, so check which one is yours.
Every way from the airport to the ship
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| The way | From | Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi | LIS | About 15 minutes, depending on traffic | About €20 (approximate, per Holland America) |
| Metro | LIS | Not verified | About €1.72-€1.92 per ride, plus a reloadable card |
| Cruise line transfer | LIS | About 15-20 minutes | Set by your cruise line |
Where Lisbon lies
From Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS)
About 10 km (6 mi) to the Lisbon Cruise Terminal (Holland America)
Taxi
- Take a taxi from the official rank outside arrivals.
- Ask for the 'Terminal de Cruzeiros de Lisboa' (or your terminal).
Uber is also widely available.
Metro
- Buy a navegante occasional card at the airport metro station.
- Take the metro toward the center and change to the line serving Santa Apolónia.
- Walk from Santa Apolónia station to the cruise terminal.
Santa Apolónia rail station is next to the terminal.
Cruise line transfer
- Book with your line.
From the city or your hotel
Taxi or Uber
No step-by-step details yet.
Metro to Santa Apolónia
Then a short walk.
Where to stay
Arrive a day or two early. A delayed flight on sailing day is the most common way travelers miss the ship.
Alfama or Baixa
Historic center, close to the main cruise terminal.
Chiado
Central, with good restaurants; a short taxi ride.
Sailing day
Terminals & docks
The port lists three: Lisbon Cruise Terminal (Av. Infante Dom Henrique, by Alfama), Santa Apolónia Cruise Terminal, and Gare Marítima da Rocha Conde de Óbidos (Alcântara area). Which line uses which is not published.
Check-in
- There is no luggage storage at the pier (Holland America).
- Parking exists at the pier; email info@lct.pt.
What trips people up
- Lisbon has three cruise terminals in different areas. Check yours.
- Lisbon's hills and cobblestones are tough with rolling bags.
Do this
- A taxi is cheap and quick; it is the best choice with luggage.
- Spend at least a day before sailing.
Leaving the ship: back to the airport
The same routes run in reverse. On the last morning everyone leaves at once, so lines for taxis and buses are at their longest. Book flights home for the afternoon or later, and arrange your ride in advance if you can.
| The way | To | Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi | LIS | About 15 minutes, depending on traffic | About €20 (approximate, per Holland America) |
| Metro | LIS | Not verified | About €1.72-€1.92 per ride, plus a reloadable card |
| Cruise line transfer | LIS | About 15-20 minutes | Set by your cruise line |
Before you leave
- A taxi is cheap and quick; it is the best choice with luggage.
Before or after your cruise
- Belém Tower and Jerónimos Monastery.
- Alfama and São Jorge Castle.
- Tram 28.
- Sintra (day trip).
Nonstop flights from the US
Not verified on airline sites for this page.
Routes change by season. Check the airline before you book.
Sources & what we could not confirm · 3 sources · checked 2026-11
- Metro route and time from the airport to Santa Apolónia.
- Which lines use which terminal.
- US nonstop flights to Lisbon in 2026.