Lisbon Airport (LIS) → Costa da Caparica transfer
From Lisbon Airport to Costa da Caparica it is 23 km, and the private transfer usually takes 21–27 minutes. A car for up to three passengers typically costs around €35–50, a minivan for up to seven about €55–75, and the exact price is shown before you book.
- From
- Lisbon Airport (LIS)
- To
- Costa da Caparica
- Distance
- 23 km
- Typical drive
- 21–27 min
The route crosses the river Tagus on the 25 de Abril Bridge, which gives you a view back over Lisbon before you reach the long Atlantic beach on the south bank.
The ride step by step
Airport and ring road
The driver meets you in arrivals and joins the Segunda Circular, crossing the north of the city towards Alcântara.
25 de Abril Bridge
The red suspension bridge carries the motorway high over the Tagus, with the Cristo Rei statue on the far bank in Almada.
Towards the coast
Just after the bridge the car leaves the A2 for the road to Caparica and crosses the plateau to the edge of the Fossil Cliff.
Costa da Caparica
The road drops down to the beach town, where you are dropped at your hotel, apartment or guesthouse.
What kind of place is Costa da Caparica?
Costa da Caparica is Lisbon's nearest ocean beach, a resort town on a sandy coastline that runs south for many kilometres towards Fonte da Telha. Behind it rises the Arriba Fóssil, a protected cliff of ancient sediments.
The town has apartments, guesthouses and a few hotels close to the promenade, with surf schools and beach bars lined up along the sand. Waves are generally friendly, which makes it a common place for first surf lessons.
Summer weekends and bridge traffic
The bridge is the only quick link between Lisbon and the Caparica coast, so it is where delays build up. On hot summer weekends many residents of the city head to the beach in the morning and return in the late afternoon, and the road to Caparica can be slow in both directions.
If you land on a Saturday or Sunday in July or August, allow for a longer ride than the usual 21–27 minutes. The agreed price stays the same however long it takes.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take from Lisbon Airport to Costa da Caparica?
Usually 21–27 minutes for the 23 km. The time depends mostly on traffic over the 25 de Abril Bridge, which can be heavy on summer weekends and during commuter hours.
Do I pay the bridge toll separately?
No. The price shown before you book is the total for the ride, so you do not pay anything extra to the driver for the crossing.
Can I be dropped at Fonte da Telha or another beach further south?
Yes. Give the exact address when booking. Places further along the coast take a little longer, and the price shown before booking reflects the actual drop-off point.
Is there room for surf lessons equipment or beach gear?
Mention boards, wetsuits or large beach bags when booking. A car handles light luggage, while a minivan is the better choice for boards or a family with a lot of gear.