Portugal has fully restored the European Union Entry Exit System for non EU travelers after a temporary suspension at Lisbon’s main airport, marking a key step in modernizing border control procedures. The system, designed to digitally register entries and exits while collecting biometric data, is now active again following a phased reintroduction that began earlier […]
Portugal’s long awaited new Lisbon airport project has encountered a significant delay, with the expected completion timeline now extended three years. The Luís de Camões Airport, planned for the Alcochete area, was originally scheduled to be operational 2034. Authorities have now indicated that the project will not be completed until 2037, reflecting ongoing planning challenges […]
Portugal’s government has intensified pressure on airport operator Vinci to accelerate the construction of the new Lisbon airport, with Prime Minister Luís Montenegro calling for faster execution across the country’s aviation infrastructure. Speaking at an event marking the anniversary of Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport in Porto, Montenegro stressed that Portugal remains one of Vinci’s most […]
Efforts to establish a direct air link between Lisbon and Hong Kong have returned to the spotlight after renewed discussions between Portuguese representatives and Hong Kong airport officials. Industry figures say such a route could strengthen economic ties between Europe and Asia but warn that the financial risks may be too high for airlines to […]
Ryanair has introduced a new promotional campaign offering discounted flight prices from Portugal, giving travelers the opportunity to book affordable trips across several European destinations. The airline confirmed that the promotion applies to bookings made until March 15 and includes routes departing from Lisbon, Porto and Faro airports. The discounted fares are available for travel […]
TAP Air Portugal has confirmed the launch of a new direct route between Lisbon and Orlando, Florida, scheduled to begin on October 29, 2026, reinforcing its transatlantic network and expanding options for passengers travelling between Portugal and the United States. The service will operate three times weekly on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays, giving leisure and […]
The European Union has postponed the full introduction of its biometric Entry Exit System until September 2026, following concerns that the new border control technology could significantly increase waiting times at major airports. The Entry Exit System, commonly referred to as EES, is designed to modernise border management across the Schengen Area. The system will […]
The layout of the future Lisbon airport has taken a significant step forward after authorities confirmed the positioning of its runways, a development that also triggers new construction restrictions in surrounding areas. The updated configuration clarifies how the infrastructure will sit within the Alcochete zone, long identified as the preferred site for the capital’s new […]
Lisbon’s Humberto Delgado Airport has been ranked fifth among the top 50 airports in Europe, reinforcing its position as one of the continent’s leading aviation hubs. The ranking, published Travel and World Tour, highlights not only the airport’s operational performance but also its strategic geographic role connecting Europe with other regions. As Portugal’s main international […]
Passenger numbers at Lisbon Airport continued to rise in 2025 as Portugal’s aviation sector recorded another year of steady expansion. Preliminary figures released the National Statistics Institute show that national airports handled an estimated 73.75 million passengers last year, marking a 4.7 percent increase compared to 2024. The growth outpaced the previous year’s 4.3 percent […]
