Tracking transportation for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Tourism · TransportationLisbon Airport could buckle under the 2024 EU biometric checks. Learn how longer queues may hit flights, residency trips and what fixes Portugal plans.
Economy · TransportationPortugal signs €6.2 billion in public-works contracts for bullet trains, ports and housing. Learn how faster trips and building rules could impact your wallet.
Transportation · PoliticsCarris board’s sudden exit could delay Lisbon’s 120 electric buses and 24-hour routes—see the fallback plan, dates and what commuters in Portugal should expect.
Tourism · TransportationNon-stop New York–Faro flights and expanded Toronto routes bring high-spending U.S. and Canadian tourists, boosting Algarve’s year-round economy—see plans.
Transportation · TourismLisbon Airport passport control delays could hit 2.5 hours. Get the best arrival times and fast-track tips Portugal-based travellers need to stay on schedule.
Economy · TransportationLufthansa's bid for TAP could reshape Portugal's airfares, routes and jobs. Learn how the privatisation timeline might affect travellers and airline staff.
Transportation · EconomyClece ousts Menzies, putting 4,000 jobs and Christmas travel at risk. Stay updated on potential strikes and plan extra time at Lisbon, Porto and Faro airports.
Transportation · TourismDirect Newark-Faro flights return 15 May 2026—four weekly departures, Polaris seats and faster Algarve entry. Book early from €650 return for summer sun.
Transportation · National NewsIMT now controls Lisbon funicular safety across Portugal, pledging stricter checks, occasional weekend closures and no fare hikes—see the 2024 schedule and tips.