Arriving to Lisbon by air

(Lisbon Airport) Lisbon airport is located 7 km (5 miles) north of city center. Moving to the city By taxi: There are two taxi stands within the perimeter of the airport, one at arrivals and the other at departures. The fare on the taxi meter should read 2.50€ (daytime pick-up). Outside the city limits, city fares are charged per kilometer (km=0,42).1,60€ is charged for the transportation of luggage or animals. Before taking a taxi, inquire about the fare. Taxi Voucher: prepaid taxi service starting at 13.28 euros. On sale at the arrival terminal, on the Information desk. By Bus: There are several bus lines going trough the airport. The bus route numbers and the names of the "end of the line" terminals are: N.º 5 - Estação do Oriente / Aeroporto / Areeiro N.º 22 - Portela / Aeroporto / Marquês de Pombal N.º 44 - Moscavide / Aeroporto / Cais do Sodré N.º 45 - Prior Velho / Aeroporto / Cais do Sodré N.º 83 - Portela / Aeroporto / Amoreiras For route and fare prices check:   Other special bus lines are: Nº 91 - AeroBus (Aeroport - City Center - Cais Sodre) Aeroshutle - (City Center - Aeroport - Parque Nações) Route and fares:

Arriving to Lisbon by Train

The main train station in Lisbon are: "Estação de Stª Apolónia" and "Estação do Oriente". With national and international (Lisbon-Madrid-Paris, and Lisbon-Porto-Vigo) Train schedules and prices:

Arriving to Lisbon by Car

Traffic drive on the right in Portugal and international traffic signs are used. The minimum age for driving is18 years old. Speed limits are: 120 km/h (75 miles/h) on highways, 90 km/h (60 miles/h) roads and 50 km/h (30 miles/h) in urban areas. Main highways: From North peninsula take A1, from East take A6, from South take A2. Conference location - Avenida do Brasil 101, 1700-066 Lisboa, Portugal - 38º45'31.19"N, 9º 8'27.96"W

Emergency number: 112

Time Zone: GMT/UTC +1 in Summer

Electricity
Voltage: 220 V, 50Hz. Power sockets follow European standards.
Currency: Euro
Working hours:
  Banks: 8:30 - 15:00 h (Monday to Friday).
  Buses: 6.30 - 24:00 h(every day , some bus run all night)
  Metro: 6:30 - 01:00 h (everyday)
  Pharmacies: 9:00 - 13:00 h, 15:00 - 19:00 h (Monday to Friday, some are open 24:00h a day, everyday)
  Shops: 9:00 - 13:00, 15:00 - 19:00 h (Monday to Friday), 9:00 - 13:00h (Saturdays)
  Shopping Malls: 10:00 - 24:00h everyday
  Embassies: 9:00 - 15:00 h Monday to Friday

Moving around Lisbon

The most convenient way to move around Lisbon is the subway and the bus Typical fares are:   METRO fares     Reusable card: 0.50 euro (you need to add trips to the card in machines in the METRO station)     One way Trip: 0.75 euro     One way/return trip: = 1.40 euro     10 Trips: 6.90 euro   CARRIS fares     Reusable card: 0.50 euro     On board fare: 1.35 euro     Pre-paid trip: 0.77 euro     Pre-paid 10 trip: 7.10 euro