Lisbon, Portugal's vibrant capital, is wrapped around seven hillsides and overlooks picture-perfect panoramas of brightly coloured buildings, cobbled streets and the River Tejo. The city's airport, Lisbon International Airport (also known as Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport or Lisbon Portela Airport), provides the gateway into Lisbon and is the largest airport in Portugal, located within the city limits. The airport has two runways and two terminals. Terminal 1 handles arrivals and international departures, while no-frills airlines operate cheap flights from Lisbon from Terminal 2. It has a range of on-site facilities include dining, shopping and duty-free, and parking within walking distance of the terminal.
Travel to Lisbon airport
Flights to Bristol from Lisbon may leave from either Terminal 1 or Terminal 2 of Lisbon International Airport. The airport is about six miles from the city centre. You can access the airport via the metro system by taking the red line and changing at Saldanha. The metro runs until 1am. There is also an Aerobus shuttle bus service 1 and 2. Aerobus 1 runs to the airport from Cais Do Sodre via Entrecampos and Aerobus 2 runs from the Financial Centre via Sete Rios. Taxis can drop you off outside the terminal building (15-20 minutes from the city centre traffic allowing).
Arriving in Bristol
Bristol is a city that appeals to visitors of all ages. By walking around the streets you can catch a glimpse of work by the famous and elusive Bristolian artist Banksy, visible all over the city. At the Great Western Dockyard you can learn about the world's first major ocean passenger liner, the Isambard Kingdom Brunel's SS Great Britain. Known as the UK's greenest city, acres of parklands are inviting to unwind in or enjoy a picnic. At the Harbourside, overlooking the River Avon, there is an assortment of waterfront cafes and bars, while a short walk north brings you to the old part of town, a lively area of markets, pubs and Georgian architecture.
Travelling to the city centre
Flights to Bristol arrive at Bristol Airport, about eight miles southwest of the city centre. The airport can be accessed by the A38, which is close to the M5 motorway. You can take the Bristol Airport Flyer bus to Bristol Temple Meads railway station and Bristol bus station in the city centre. National Express coach services connect with places such as Cardiff and South Wales as well as a range of other destinations across the country. The Bath Bus Company runs a service between Bristol Airport and Bath. Taxis can be organised outside the arrivals building.