Tracking transportation for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Immigration · TransportationTemporary halt to biometric border checks cuts Lisbon Airport queues to 25 minutes while Schengen security stays tight—what travellers in Portugal need to know.
Immigration · TransportationGNR officers have cut Lisbon Airport waits to about one hour. Biometric Entry/Exit checks are paused as new recruits and upgraded e-gates arrive.
Transportation · TechDiscover Portugal's new online flight subsidy portal for Azores and Madeira residents. Apply digitally, skip paperwork, and receive flight refunds in just 2 days.
Economy · TransportationTAP is auctioning its 51% stake in Cateringpor at €9.6 million. Proceeds go to the Portuguese state, while a 5-year supply deal could reshape onboard menus.
Transportation · EconomyPortugal’s competition watchdog may require Ryanair to list all add-on fees upfront, mirroring Italy’s recent ruling. Learn how this could affect your ticket price.
Transportation · TourismAn Emirates 777 go-around at Lisbon’s Humberto Delgado Airport exposes chronic congestion. Learn why travellers should allow longer layovers to avoid delays.
Transportation · EconomyEU okays 18-month extension for Portugal's TAP and SATA to sell assets, keeping summer routes and cutting €3 B in state aid by mid-2026. Learn what's next.
Transportation · National NewsHoliday crashes in Portugal surged 31%, leaving 38 dead. Understand the causes and follow expert tips—from route planning to on-the-spot breathalyser checks—to stay safe on the roads.
Immigration · TransportationStarting 6 Jan, Lisbon Airport adds 24 GNR border officers and pauses EU biometric Entry/Exit checks for 3 months; expands e-gates to shorten passport queues.