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Travel information

Lisbon is served by Humberto Delgado Airport, located just 7 km from the city centre. It is one of Europe’s busiest airports, with flights from around 53 international airlines, connecting Lisbon not only to major European capitals but also to cities across the Americas, Africa, and beyond.

Public Transport

How to get to ACL from Humberto Delgado Airport

The ACL is located in the heart of Lisbon at R. Academia das Ciências 19, close to the historic Convento dos Caetanos, where Bluteau lived and worked. Given its central location, the ACL is well connected by public transportation.

By Metro

From Humberto Delgado Airport, you can take the metro. The Red Line connects the airport to São Sebastião (where you can switch to the Blue Line) and to Alameda (where you can switch to the Green Line). Both will take you to the city centre with a stop at Baixa-Chiado. The metro journey takes approximately 35-40 minutes.
Metro website

By Bus

Alternatively, buses (706, 727, 758, 773) and trams (24 and 28) can take you closer to ACL. If you prefer quicker transport, taxis or ride-sharing services like Uber are available at the airport and typically take about 20 minutes to reach the city centre.
Carris - Buses website

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