Tracking transportation for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Transportation · EnvironmentLisbon Metro returns to its full 06:30-01:00 service after winter storms, yet riverside exits may shut if floods strike again. Check the ML app for live status updates.
Environment · TransportationAlcácer do Sal, Portugal flood: 179 evacuated, roads blocked. File insurance claims within 30 days; apply for state aid, energy rebates, zero-interest loans.
Transportation · TourismUnannounced safety drill at Alvor Aerodrome near Portimão paves way for short-haul flights, promising cheaper travel, 120 local jobs and higher property values.
Transportation · EnvironmentBeira Baixa line suspended between Entroncamento and Castelo Branco after flooding. Buses €8–15; freight delays 48 h. Check CP app updates and schedule changes
Transportation · EnvironmentEN222 between Foz Côa and Almendra has reopened on a one-lane, 5-minute stop-go system; check weather alerts as storms could close it again.
Transportation · EconomyDiscover Portugal’s new tutor driving licence route: save €400, practice 500 km, and learn about the mandatory insurance you’ll need before sitting your test.
Environment · TransportationIPMA upgrades sea alert to orange: expect 5-7m waves, ferry and fishing closures along Portugal’s coast. Secure gear and property to aid future claims.
Transportation · TechRyanair delays in-flight Wi-Fi on Portugal routes until 2029 to save €200 M in fuel and keep fares under €10. Download movies before you fly.
Transportation · EconomyPortugal handled a record 72.5 million airport passengers in 2025—expect higher fees, construction delays and crowded flights from 2026. Get planning tips inside.