Choose your airport transfer
Take Metro Line E (purple) if your accommodation is convenient for the metro. Choose a taxi or ride app when the final walk, luggage or arrival time makes door-to-door travel more useful. Compare the whole journey to your door, not just the airport fare.
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| Option | A good fit when | Check before leaving arrivals |
|---|---|---|
| Metro — Line E | You can manage your bags and the walk from the station. | The current service, your destination station and the final hill. |
| Taxi | You want a direct trip with luggage or a group. | Use the signed taxi rank; confirm the fare basis and any extras. |
| Ride app | A live quote and app pickup suit you. | Follow the pickup location shown in your app; allow for waiting. |
| Bus or shuttle | A published route stops near your destination. | Check the operator's current route, ticket and timetable. |
Taking the metro, step by step
Follow the metro signs from the terminal to Aeroporto station. Line E serves the airport; use the network map and departure display for your destination and any change at Trindade.
- 1. Find your destination
Use the station's destination list to select the required zone. The right ticket depends on the route, not the number of stops.
- 2. Buy a ticket for each traveller
With Andante Blue, each traveller needs a separate card. Keep it to reload for later journeys.
- 3. Validate before boarding
Use the station validator and check for the green confirmation. Validate again when changing line or transport, even within a ticket's validity period.
- 4. Check the last part on foot
For Ribeira or a duplex in the historic centre, the station-to-door walk and stairs can matter more than the train ride. Save the address and arrival instructions before travelling.
Late arrivals, accessibility and the return trip
Check the last practical metro departure for your travel date; do not assume the service runs all night. Leave time for border checks, baggage and ticket queues. Confirm late check-in with your host before choosing a transfer.
For step-free travel, check lifts at both stations and the building entrance. A lift listed in an apartment does not prove there are no steps before it. Arrange an adapted vehicle in advance when needed.
On departure day, allow for the journey, the wait for transport and the airport's check-in and security requirements. Use the current operator timetable and your airline's instructions.
