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Lisbon Airport History and Development

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Current Status: Lisbon Airport serves 34 million passengers annually, making it Europe's 12th-largest airport
Located 7 km northeast of Lisbon city centre
Main hub for TAP Air Portugal and low-cost carriers Ryanair and easyJet
Expected to shut down by 2034 after Luís de Camões Airport's completion
Historical Development: Opened in 1942 during World War II as neutral airport
Initially operated with seaplanes and served as smuggling hub
Renamed to Humberto Delgado Airport in 2016 in memory of Portuguese air force general
Major upgrades completed between 1959-1962 with jet-capable runway
Infrastructure and Facilities: Features two terminals: Terminal 1 for regular flights and Terminal 2 for low-cost carriers
Terminal 1 includes 68 check-in desks and 47 gates with jet bridges
Terminal 2 has 22 check-in desks and 15 departure gates
Underwent major expansion between 2007-2013 with new commercial areas and food court
Transportation Connections: Connected to Gare do Oriente via metro in 10 minutes
Aerobuses available for large luggage between 07:30-23:00
Multiple taxi services and bicycle paths available
Plans for new airport in Alcochete cancelled in 2013 due to cost-cutting measures