Access and Transportation

Lisboa is easy to get to. It is a short flight away from most European cities, and is just as easily accessible by road, railway or sea.


By Air

Lisboa International Airport, 7 km from the city centre, has daily flights to and from the major cities in Europe and the world. The Portuguese airlines TAP - Air Portugal and PGA - Portugalia Airlines, as well as major international airlines, fly to and from Lisboa. 

Travelling trough TAP airlines you will have 10% discount.
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By Car

Calculate your route trough
http://www.viamichelin.com/viamichelin/gbr/tpl/hme/MaHomePage.htm  


By Train

Scores of national and international trains arrive in Lisboa every day. In addition to “Santa Apolónia” terminal station, the city now has the new “Gare do Oriente”, which opened in 1998 adjacent to the “Parque das Nações”. Both stations have direct bus or underground connections to the city centre.

Public transportation from terminal stations to the Hotels and the Venue 

Santa Apolónia 
Buses – 736, 745
Metro – Blue line (From Santa Apolónia Station to S. Sebastião)

Gare do Oriente
Go to the Metro station in Gare do Oriente, get on the red line and get off at Alameda station. Get on Bus 16 and get off at Av. de Berna.





Public Transportation from the Airport to downtown Lisbon:

AEROBUS: Linking the Airport to downtown Lisbon and Cais do Sodré
(every 20 minutes from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.);

CARRIS BUSES: Nºs. 5, 8, 22, 44, 45, 83;

TAXIS: available right outside the Arrival and Departure halls.
Taxi Voucher Service at the Lisbon Airport –This service is available to passengers arriving at Lisbon Airport who wish to travel by taxi. The service operates with vouchers on sale at the Turismo de Lisboa counter, located in the terminal.


Useful contacts at the Airport

ANA - AEROPORTOS DE PORTUGAL
Aeroporto de Lisboa,
Rua D Edifício, 120 1700-008 LISBOA

TEL: 00 351 21 841 35 00 / 37 00
FAX: 00351 21 841 36 75

Information on flight arrival and departure times
Tel: 0035121 841 37 00 
www.ana-aeroportos.pt

Baggage Claim (lost and found)
Tap Air Portugal TEL 00351 21 841 50 00 
Portugália TEL 00351 21 843 70 00 


Public Transport

There is a wide inexpensive network in the city. In Lisboa, city of the seven hills, you can choose between bus, underground metro, elevators, electric trams or railway, within the city or to the suburbs. Trains and express bus service also links the main towns of the country. 

One of the quickest ways to travel in Lisboa is by Metro. It covers almost the whole city and next to most hotels you will find a metro station. Besides the confort, you will be surprised when admiring true chefs d’oeuvre in each station.

You cannot speak about public transportation in Lisboa without mentioning the Tram. 



Having lost the importance of old times, it keeps the same fascination and goes on being a symbol of the city.

In the region of Lisboa, one of the most common means of transportation is the ferryboat (Cacilheiro), mainly to connect both sides of the river. 


Lisbon Youth Hostel 

Pousada de Juventude Lisboa 
Rua Andrade Corvo nº 461050-009 LisboaLisboa
Tel. +351 213 532 696
Fax. +351 213 537 541
e-mail: lisboa@movijovem.pt  
website: www.pousadasjuventude.pt  

Welcome to Lisbon, capital of Portugal.

The Lisbon Youth Hostel has been strategically built near the main arteries of the city. You can get anywhere in no time, be it by bus, tube, or in your own car. In the huge shopping centres, you can check out the latest international fashion styles or see the most recent films in their cinemas. Lisbon is where the action is. Here, you can go to great stadium concerts and major football matches. With all these possibilities, the thing to do is to get yourself a Youth Card. Whether you're just passing through or staying for a while, grab the chance to know what the city has to offer and enjoy it to the full.


Climate

Influenced by the Atlantic Ocean, the Lisbon climate is temperate all year round.
In September the temperature is around 26,3ºC / 79,3ºF


Currency

As a member of the European Monetary System, since the 1st of January 2002, the local currency Escudo was replaced by the "Euro". 


Electric Current

European type 2 pin sockets with 220 volts AC at 50 cycles are used. 


Exchange

Major credit cards are accepted in most hotels, shops and restaurants. Travellers cheques and currency can be changed at hotels or at a bank - these are open Monday to Friday from 08h30 to 15h00. Automatic changing and cash dispensing machines linked to international networks are also widely available.


Health Requirements

With the exception of vaccination certificates for persons coming from areas where yellow fever is endemic actually there are no special health requirements.


Language

The official language is Portuguese. English and French are widely spoken.


Local Time

Mainland Portugal is 1 hour backward of Central European Time (C.E.T. - 1).
http://wwp.centraleuropeantime.eu/


Medical Care

Clinics and hospitals provide round the clock emergency service. The national emergency phone number is 112. Hotels have a doctor on call through the reception. Reciprocal E.C. cover is available at out-patient departments, otherwise private consultation fees are charged.


Passport and Visas

A valid passport (or identity card for European Community nationals) is required. Visas are not necessary for citizens of EU countries, the U.S.A., Canada and the majority of countries. Please contact your local Portuguese Embassy, Consulate or your Travel Agency for further information. 
http://www.min-nestrangeiros.pt/mne/estrangeiro/indice.html


Post and Telecommunications

Automatic direct dial telephone service is available to and from most countries in the world. Public phones accept either a pre-paid card, or coins (see signs on the booth). Credit systems such as AT&T area also available. Post offices are open Monday to Friday from 08h30 to 12h00 and 14h00 to 18h00.


Religious Services 

Portuguese history and culture are greatly influence by Roman Catholic religion. While this religion predominates other religion are freely practiced (Protestant, Moslem, Jewish and Hindu, among others)


Shops

Shops are open from 09:00 to 13:00 and 15:00 to 19:00 Monday to Friday, and 09:00 to 13:00 on Saturdays. In major town centre and in most shopping malls, shops stay open during lunch hours, and close later at night, including weekends (from 10h00 to 23h00).


Tipping

Tipping is optional, but normally 10% is customary in taxis, restaurants and bars.