The airport of Lisbon, Portugal is an international airport that is located north of Castle of Sao Jorge. Lisbon Airport also referred to as the Lisbon Portela and is one of the largest airports of southern Europe. It is named after Portela Town which is near the airport. This airport was available for the people’s use in the year 1942 on October 15. This airport is quite famous all around the world and hundreds of people travel through this airport on a daily basis. It transports more than fourteen million passengers a year. Lisbon Airport is operated by ANA- Aeroportos de Portugal.
There are plans that are in progress by the constructors expand the terminals of this airport due to the rapid growth of the number of passengers that visit and use the services of this airport each year. The plans include: construction of new gates for boarding, new parking spaces, and an underground station. These expansions became a success and the main terminal is bigger than it used to be. Terminal 2 is being used for flights that are domestic while terminal 1 takes care of all the global flights.
When you are at this airport you will find the underground station transport, taxi services, and car hire options available for you to choose from. Most people choose the car hire services because they are able to view the city’s beauty at their own pace of driving rather than taking the taxis which are also always available near the terminals. There are also many car hire companies that you can choose from. If you hire a car then you will be able to enjoy the various beautiful sights of this city such as St. George’s Castle or Berardo Museum or even the Tile Museum which displays various types of tiles. The Tile Museum is famous all over the world for its fabulous and unique tiles, and so many tourists come to see them every year. You can even visit where Vasco de Gama rests in peace at the Jeronimos Monastery.
At this airport you will have to option to taste the delicious food provided for the passengers at the various cafes and restaurants. It is the home to many shops from which you can buy all the things that you need such as jewelry, clothes, souvenirs, candy, and so much more at a reasonable rate. This airport has a lot to offer to its passengers and does everything in its power to make their stay at the airport as comfortable as they can. If you have never visited Lisbon before then it is time that you come here and enjoy this beautiful city in person.