Latest news and stories about tourism in travel in Lisbon, Lisboa, Portugal for expats and residents.
Luxair has postponed flights to and from Lisbon and Porto originally scheduled for Wednesday, June 3, due to the nationwide general strike in Portugal. The airline confirmed that while these major hubs are affected, flights to Funchal and Faro are expected to proceed as planned. Passengers are advised to check their flight status as the industrial action impacts aviation and ground handling services across the country.
Infrastructure Minister Miguel Pinto Luz acknowledged that long border control queues at Lisbon, Porto, and Faro airports are damaging Portugal's international image. Passenger numbers have risen by nearly 70% over the last decade, yet infrastructure and staffing levels have not kept pace, leading to significant delays for travelers arriving from outside the Schengen Area.
Infrastructure limitations at Lisbon airport (Aeroporto de Lisboa) have resulted in 12% of requested flight slots for the summer season going unfulfilled. The National Air Navigation (Navegação Aérea de Portugal or NAV) warned that these capacity constraints are penalizing the tourism sector. Travelers should note that the lack of slots may limit flight options and keep ticket prices high during the peak season.
NAV Portugal (Navegação Aérea de Portugal) is the state-owned authority responsible for air traffic control and management in Portuguese airspace. It manages flight slots at major airports like Lisbon, where current infrastructure limits prevented the approval of 12% of requested slots for the upcoming summer season. Travelers should note that these capacity constraints frequently contribute to delays during peak periods.
An analysis of the potential challenges facing Portugal's tourism and transport sectors during the summer season, including industrial action and rising costs.
The ongoing chaos at Lisbon Airport is a predictable consequence of decades of political inaction and a lack of infrastructure investment, highlighting a broader culture of neglect in public services that prioritizes political power struggles over the needs of travelers and taxpayers.
Portugal is facing delays or difficulties at the arrival stage.
The Avenida Association warns that operational constraints at Lisbon Airport are damaging Portugal's tourism competitiveness and hindering foreign investment.
Ten years after the tourism boom in Lisbon and Porto, the question of whether these cities have reached maximum capacity remains unanswered, with local authorities showing little interest in addressing the potential imbalance.
Brazil's stand was voted the most beautiful at the Lisbon Tourism Fair (BTL). The country won in the Best International Destination category for the space created by Embratur, the Brazilian tourism promotion agency. The winners were announced this Monday afternoon (16). Brazil was chosen from dozens of participating destinations for its immersive and sensory concept, featuring cultural activations and gastronomic experiences. The Rio de Janeiro stand also received an honourable mention. Brazil participated in BTL 2026 as a guest country, using the occasion to launch its new tourism campaign, 'There is no place like Brazil'.
An article explaining the popularity of a beach located less than an hour away from the Portuguese capital.
Lisbon generated 260 million in tourist tax over ten years. With 30 million in European funds available for social innovation in tourism, the question is not whether there are resources, but whether there is the will to use them well.
Museus e Monumentos de Portugal explained that the works aim to “improve reception and visiting conditions”. Reopening is scheduled for June 25th.
The National Pantheon will be closed to the public for ten days to undergo renovation and improvement works.
The National Pantheon in Lisbon closed today for “refurbishment works” that will last 10 days, with reopening scheduled for the 25th, announced Museus e Monumentos de Portugal (MMP).
Museus e Monumentos de Portugal explained that the works also aim to improve reception and visitor conditions.
The article discusses Macau's participation in the Lisbon popular festivities and examines Portugal's strategic importance in promoting tourism within the European market.
The art of the Poster Mostra, rides on the Douro Historical Train, handicrafts and the Popular Saints on display, and the typical flavours of the Tavern Route.
The President of the Tourism Confederation (CTP), Francisco Calheiros, warns that the situation regarding entries into Portugal through Lisbon Airport has improved, but is not resolved and the impact on the country's image has been very negative.
The Tourism Confederation admits that the operational issues at Lisbon airport have caused significant reputational damage.
Delays for arrivals in Portugal at Lisbon Airport have been reduced, but the very negative image of the country remains and has had an impact on tourism.
Delays for arrivals in Portugal at Lisbon Airport have been reduced, but the very negative image of the country remains and has had an impact on tourism.
