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The Zero Association criticizes Lisbon's Noise Action Plan as ineffective and proposes a 5.7 euro noise tax per passenger to fund building insulation and mitigate aircraft noise impacts on over 370,000 residents.
The government has issued a formal warning to ANA regarding outdated passenger forecasts for the new airport, expressing concerns that the infrastructure will be undersized upon completion.
A surprise inspection carried out 4 months ago revealed 14 deficiencies at the country's main airport. Failures regarding human resources, equipment, and inspections carried out by the PSP are causing concern in Brussels.
The administrative offence proceedings were based on 230 police reports filed by the PSP in 2025 as part of the crackdown on this illicit activity.
A PSP spokesperson announces that whenever the 'reference waiting time' is exceeded, the collection process will be suspended. 'The collection has no influence on standard border control procedures.'
It also regrets that the health of more than 370,000 people continues to be affected by aircraft noise.
“Without upgrades at Portela within two years, TAP risks becoming a ‘victim of its own success’”, warns Lufthansa, which considers the new Luís de Camões airport “essential”.
The 'Less Noise' programme reaches nine Lisbon parishes in May. The capital will receive 5.5 million to soundproof homes against noise from Humberto Delgado Airport.
As of 11:15 am this Monday, the maximum wait time at arrivals was 38 minutes and only two minutes at departures, according to a PSP source, following wait times of around two hours on Sunday.
On Sunday, waiting times reached two hours for those arriving in the Portuguese capital.
The PSP advises citizens of third countries to pre-register their travel using the 'Travel to Europe' mobile application.
Home News Lisbon airport registered peak in queues waiting times Lisbon airport registered peak in queues waiting times The waiting time at border control at Lisbon airport reached a peak of 2 hours on 29 March for those arriving at 8:30 am, but has since decreased to less than an hour, according
Passengers flying into Lisbon this morning discovered a backlog at passport/ border control, in spite of the fact that every available booth was ‘manned’ by PSP agents. According to anecdotal The post Lisbon airport queue misery returns appeared first on Portugal Resident.
PSP and ANA acknowledge constraints at Humberto Delgado Airport. Reinforcement of resources did not prevent long queues at an infrastructure already under pressure.
Suspect caught by the PSP at arrivals. He was part of a network that bypassed currency control mechanisms.
Home News Construction of new Lisbon Airport delayed Construction of new Lisbon Airport delayed The Luís de Camões Airport was supposed to be completed in 2034, but the Government says the completion date has been pushed back to 2037. By Bruno G.
The Ministry of Infrastructure wants ANA to review the growth projections for the future Luís de Camões airport, considering the assumptions used to be conservative. The demand is included in the response letter to the Environmental Report, submitted in January by the concessionaire. The Government has once again expressed reservations regarding the traffic projections.
The new European system was suspended in December due to constraints in the arrivals area.
Contingency plan begins on Saturday and runs until April 12. Biometric passenger control returns.
The “Airport Out, Lisbon Improves” protest, held in front of the Ministry of Infrastructure, criticised the expansion of the air terminal and called for an end to night flights, which cause noise in the surrounding areas.
Regarding the new airport, ANA Aeroportos expects it to open in mid-2037, or, with schedule optimisations to be negotiated with the Government, by the end of 2036.
“Travel to Europe” is the new app launched to speed up border control for passengers from third-party countries. According to a statement released this Tuesday, March 17, the goal is to make the entry process more efficient. Initially, the application will be used at Lisbon Airport. The app was developed under the European Union's Entry/Exit System (EES), which aims to make external border controls faster, more modern, and more efficient for non-EU travelers. The new system came into effect last autumn and caused significant delays for passengers, leading to its suspension in December after queues exceeded seven hours. With “Travel to Europe,” travelers can register up to 72 hours before their trip by entering personal data and answering a brief questionnaire about entry requirements. A QR code is then generated for use at self-service border control kiosks (SSK) upon arrival in Portugal. Use of the app is optional and does not replace standard border control procedures, but it allows information to be processed in advance to simplify the entry experience. The app is free and available for iOS and Android.
Home News Humberto Delgado Airport with new rules Humberto Delgado Airport with new rules At Humberto Delgado Airport, planes will now take off more quickly to reduce noise in urban areas. By Bruno G.
The president of NAV, the country's air navigation manager, says the solution lies in the construction of a new airport.
The European border control system for non-EU nationals, temporarily suspended at Lisbon Airport, will be reactivated today to test the improvements introduced, a police source told Lusa. The same source specified that there will be a test this afternoon to 'assess the improvements introduced to the system' after its suspension at the end of ...
At the debate requested by the Socialist Party (PS) on the 'chaos at Lisbon airport', the Secretary of State says this does not 'in any way compromise national security' and that essential controls remain 'operational'.
The suspension of the Entry/Exit System (EES) in the Schengen area and the reinforcement of human resources at border control in Humberto Delgado Airport have significantly reduced passengers' maximum waiting times, RENA — Association of Airlines in Portugal — president told ECO. “At the moment we are...”
Lisbon Airport is being bolstered today by 24 National Republican Guard personnel, a government measure to reduce waiting times in the arrivals area.
Brazilian airlines have issued guidance to passengers following issues at Lisbon Airport. Azul says the disruption had only an 'isolated' (limited) effect on its operations.
