Tracking transportation for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
National News · TransportationPortugal allocates €91M for long-delayed IC35 highway, 25 years after Hintze Ribeiro Bridge disaster claimed 59 lives near Douro valley.
Transportation · National NewsStorm damage halts Beira Baixa line for 5 weeks. Commute times triple, intercity trains suspended. May reopening hoped for the Covilhã-Guarda corridor.
Transportation · EconomyAir France extends flight suspension through March 5. Learn what this means for your travel plans from Portugal and your passenger rights under EU law.
Tourism · TransportationEU biometric controls arrive April 2026. Faro risks delays like Lisbon's 7-hour queues. Hotels urge suspension. Plan your summer travel now.
Transportation · National NewsIP3 lane closures between Santa Comba Dão-Viseu start March 2026, lasting 8 months. Use EN2 detour. €103M upgrade completes 2027. Plan routes now.
Transportation · TourismDepression Regina brings 120 km/h winds to Madeira. Flight cancellations, travel disruptions, and activity closures expected through Wednesday. Stay informed.
Economy · TransportationBrent oil surges 10% after U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran. Diesel and petrol in Portugal to rise 2-4.7 cents/liter within 1-3 weeks. How the Middle East conflict affects your fuel costs.
Transportation · TourismLufthansa suspends Middle East flights to March 8. Portuguese travelers stranded in Dubai. Emergency hotline: +971 50 340 3372. Rebooking info available.
Economy · TransportationIran-Israel tensions spike Brent crude 8%. Portugal faces €0.10–0.15 per liter fuel hikes as Strait of Hormuz shipping halts. What residents should know now.