Lisbon Airport Terminal 2: Getting There and What to Expect

Flying out of Lisbon with Ryanair, Wizz Air or another low-cost airline? You’ll probably leave from Terminal 2, a small, separate building that many travellers only discover when they turn up at the wrong door. It has no metro, handles departures only and closes overnight.

Quick answer: Terminal 2 is a departures-only terminal for low-cost airlines such as Ryanair, Wizz Air and Vueling (easyJet uses Terminal 1). There’s no metro: take the metro to Terminal 1, then the free shuttle bus (about 3 minutes), or get a taxi, Uber or Bolt straight to Terminal 2. Arrive about 2 hours before a Schengen flight and closer to 3 hours for the UK.

Which airlines use Terminal 2 in 2026?

According to ANA, the airport operator, Terminal 2 is used by Ryanair, Wizz Air, Vueling, Transavia, Eurowings, Norwegian and Volotea. TAP, the long-haul airlines and most others use Terminal 1.

easyJet is not in Terminal 2. It moved to Terminal 1 in October 2022, so older blogs that say otherwise are out of date. Airlines can switch terminals, so check your booking or boarding pass, which should show the terminal, and the departures screens on the day.

Terminal 2 is departures only

Every arriving flight, whatever the airline, comes into Terminal 1. Fly in on Ryanair and you’ll find the metro, taxis and ride-hailing pick-up in Terminal 1 like everyone else. See Lisbon airport to the city centre.

Connecting on separate tickets? Going from a Terminal 1 arrival to a Terminal 2 departure means collecting checked bags, taking the shuttle, dropping bags again and going back through security, plus passport control if you arrive from outside Schengen. Leave at least 3 hours.

The free shuttle bus between terminals

• Where it stops: the departures area of each terminal. At Terminal 1, that means outside departures, not arrivals.
• How often: about every 12 minutes, according to the airport.
• Journey time: about 3 minutes, plus the wait.
• Hours: the airport says 3:30am to 12:30am. Terminal 2 itself is closed between 12:30am and 3:30am.
• Cost: free.

Don’t plan to walk between terminals. From the metro, allow an extra 15 to 20 minutes.

How early should you arrive?

ANA recommends being at the check-in desk 90 minutes before a Schengen flight and 120 minutes before a non-Schengen flight within Europe, such as the UK or Ireland. Treat those as minimums: Terminal 2 gets crowded when several flights leave close together.

• Hand luggage only, within Schengen: aim for about 2 hours before departure, already checked in online.
• Dropping a bag: Ryanair’s airport check-in and bag drop close 40 minutes before departure, changing to 60 minutes from 10 November 2026. Wizz Air’s bag drop usually closes 40 minutes before. Check your airline’s rules.
• To the UK, Ireland or another non-Schengen country: allow 2.5 to 3 hours, as you also pass border control.
• Check in online: low-cost airlines usually charge for checking in at the airport.

Facilities in Terminal 2

Terminal 2 is simple: a check-in hall, security, then the gates. An expansion of its Schengen departure area finished in January 2026, adding seating, food and shops, charging points and face-scan boarding equipment at the gates.

• Food and shops: cafés, restaurants and shops, but far fewer than in Terminal 1. There’s little before security.
• Seating: better since the 2026 works, but gate areas still fill up at peak times.
• Wi-fi: free and unlimited across the airport. Connect to the VINCI Airports WiFi network.
• Lockers: the airport’s luggage lockers are outside Terminal 1 departures, not at Terminal 2. They’re open 24 hours, for up to 72 hours.
• Reduced mobility: the free MyWay assistance service is booked through your airline, at least 48 hours before departure. Ask how they’ll get you to Terminal 2 if you arrive at Terminal 1.

Getting to Terminal 2 from the city

• Metro: red line to Aeroporto, the last stop, at Terminal 1. Follow the signs to Departures for the shuttle. A single is €1.90, plus €0.50 for the card. Trains usually run from about 6:30am to 1am, so they won’t help with a dawn flight. See the Lisbon public transport guide.
• Taxi: ask for “Terminal 2” and you’ll be dropped at the door. Trips to the airport are metered under the new 2026 tariff (€2 flag fall plus distance and time, no luggage supplement). The fixed airport fares starting on 15 October 2026 only apply to trips from the airport.
• Uber and Bolt: set Terminal 2 as your destination. From central Lisbon it’s usually about €10 to €20, more at busy times. See Uber vs Bolt vs taxi in Portugal.
• Dropped off by car: there’s a short-stop drop-off outside Terminal 2 but no car park. To park, ANA suggests P1 or P2 at Terminal 1, then the shuttle.
• Early flight: try one of the Lisbon airport hotels.

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EES border checks when you leave

If you hold a non-EU passport and your flight leaves the Schengen area, for example to the UK or Ireland, you pass border control at Terminal 2 before your gate. With the EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES) fully running since 10 April 2026, your exit is recorded digitally, not stamped: expect a passport scan and usually a face or fingerprint check.

• Within Schengen: flying to Spain, France or Germany, there’s no passport control at all.
• Queues: the airport warns that departure border checks can mean longer waits and asks non-Schengen passengers to arrive early.
• EU citizens: EU, EEA and Swiss citizens aren’t registered in EES, but still show a passport or ID card. See Portugal entry requirements.

If your flight is delayed

Terminal 2 has few places to sit and eat, so know what you’re owed.

• Meals and a hotel: under EU rules, the airline must give you meals and drinks after a 2-hour wait on flights up to 1,500km (longer on longer routes), and a hotel if you’re moved to the next day.
• Compensation: arrive 3 or more hours late, or have your flight cancelled at short notice, and you may be owed €250 to €600 per person, unless the cause was outside the airline’s control. See flight delays and compensation in Portugal.
• Late-night cancellations: Terminal 2 closes from 12:30am to 3:30am, so expect to head back to Terminal 1, which stays open, or to a hotel.

FAQ

Which airlines fly from Lisbon Airport Terminal 2?

Ryanair, Wizz Air, Vueling, Transavia, Eurowings, Norwegian and Volotea, according to ANA. easyJet and TAP use Terminal 1. Check your booking in case your airline changes terminal.

Does the metro go to Terminal 2?

No. Aeroporto station is at Terminal 1. From there, take the free shuttle bus from departures, which takes about 3 minutes.

Do flights arrive at Terminal 2?

No. Terminal 2 is departures only, so every arriving flight uses Terminal 1.

Is Lisbon Terminal 2 open 24 hours?

No. It closes from 12:30am to 3:30am. Terminal 1 is open around the clock, but from 12:30am to 3am only passengers with boarding passes or bookings, staff and crew can enter.

More: Lisbon airport to the city centre and Lisbon stopovers and layovers.

See also: Lisbon airport hotels, flight delays and compensation, Portugal entry requirements, the Lisbon public transport guide and Uber vs Bolt vs taxi in Portugal.

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