Tracking transportation for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Transportation · EconomyPortugal’s nationwide general strike is causing mass cancellations and long delays at Lisbon Airport. Here’s what’s happening and how travellers can navigate the disruption.
Transportation · TechMeo brings 5G to Lisbon Metro's Yellow Line, letting commuters call and stream without drop-outs underground. Porto Metro will add full coverage by Dec 2025.
Transportation · ImmigrationStuck in 4-hour passport queues at Lisbon Airport? Discover when new e-gates, extra officers and terminal upgrades will finally ease arrivals in Portugal by mid-2026.
Transportation · TourismPortugal's €200M upgrade adds 70% more e-gates and extra staff, aiming to slash 2-hour passport queues at Lisbon Airport by summer 2026. Get practical tips.
Tourism · TransportationIn 2026, Portimão will dredge the Arade River and widen quays so 220-metre cruise ships can berth, adding 100+ calls and pumping revenue into Algarve tourism.
Transportation · PoliticsLisbon Metro slows this afternoon; full 11 Dec strike could halt service all day. Allow extra travel time, use park-and-ride options, and follow CP app alerts for updates.
Economy · TransportationPortugal’s two-year fuel tax discount is being phased out, adding about €0.02/L. Drivers should budget now for rising pump prices through 2026.
Environment · TransportationPortugal weekend forecast: Saturday showers, yellow sea warnings and a brief cold snap before sunnier spells on Sunday. Plan your December bank-holiday travel accordingly.
Transportation · TourismAfter 30 cm of snow, Serra da Estrela’s EN339 to Torre reopens, but freeze-thaw and black ice linger until 14 Dec. Carry chains, follow IPMA alerts, plan ahead.