How To Reach Portugal

Reaching Portugal by Air

Main international airports: Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS), Porto Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO), Faro Airport (FAO), Madeira Airport in Funchal (FNC), and João Paulo II Airport in Ponta Delgada (PDL).

Major airlines: Other than international airlines like British Airways, Air France/KLM, Lufthansa, United, American, Turkish, Emirates, Air Canada and Iberia, Portugal's own TAP Portugal and SATA/Azores Airlines also operates international flights. For budget, no-frills options, Aer Lingus, Monarch, easyJet, Ryanair and Vueling wfly to Lisbon, Porto, and Faro from a number of international destinations.

Reaching Portugal by Bus

Travel via bus is limited to two main operators and routes: ALSA and Auto Res operate between Spain and Portugal and AnÍbal connects Portugal to France and Spain.

Reaching Portugal by Rail

An extensive railway network connects Portugal's main cities with other European countries with railway lines running between Lisbon and Madrid, Spain; Porto and Vigo, Spain; Vilar Formoso and Spain, France and the rest of Europe.

Reaching Portugal by Road

Portugal shares its only land border with Spain, making road travel straightforward. Travelers can drive through Spain to reach Portugal, though it's essential to be aware of toll roads and local driving regulations. 

Reaching Portugal by Water

Many major cruise lines include Portuguese ports like Lisbon, Porto, and Faro in their itineraries, allowing travelers to explore the country as part of a broader voyage. Travelers in Europe can find ferry connections from neighboring countries, such as Spain and Morocco, to Portuguese ports.