Lisbon Airport with kids: all you need to know

Are you traveling to Lisbon with kids? Discover family-friendly services at Lisbon Airport and check out our expert tips to make your journey smoother and stress-free.

This guide is based on our extensive experience delivering and collecting baby equipment rentals at Lisbon Airport. We aim to help families enjoy a hassle-free travel experience in Portugal. 

Family services and amenities at Lisbon Airport

Traveling with kids through Lisbon Airport is easier with these convenient family-friendly services:

Children's seats in bathrooms

Available in both men’s and women’s restrooms, before and after the security screening checkpoint in Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.

Strollers

• Available after security screening in Terminal 1 or near the boarding/unboarding gates (left behind by boarding families).
• If you’re arriving, check the Arrivals Hall - you might find a stroller available for use.
  

Baby-changing facilities

Found in Terminal 1 (both public and restricted areas, after the security screening), equipped with:

• A sink
• Changing table
• Worktop

Breastfeeding areas

• Terminal 1: Next to Gate 15 in the Schengen area.
• Terminal 1: Pier 14, Level 5 in the Non-Schengen area.
  

Changing tables

• Women’s bathrooms.
• Restrooms for people with reduced mobility, available in Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 (both public and restricted areas).

Family room

Located in Terminal 1, before the security screening checkpoint. This room includes:

• Sofas
• Microwave
• Bottle warmers
• Oven
• Vending machine

Family area

Situated in Terminal 1, Departures Hall, Level 5 (public area). It’s close to check-in desks, cafés and retailers.

Play area

Unsupervised play area for children aged 2 to 7 years old, located in Terminal 1, Schengen Transfers Hall, Level 5, on the way to Gates 7 and 13.

Tips for families with kids at Lisbon Airport

Traveling with kids can be challenging, but with these tips, navigating Lisbon Airport becomes much smoother:

Luggage storage options

• Self-Service Lockers: Terminal 1 offers 234 lockers of different sizes, located outside Departures near the Kiss & Fly area. Payment terminals are available at each bank of lockers and they are accessible 24/7. Check prices here.
• Exclusive Luggage Service: If you prefer a personalized service, contact us for luggage storage and delivery assistance at Lisbon Airport.

Security and boarding tips

• Use the family security lane for a quicker and smoother process through Security and Immigration with small children.
• Take advantage of pre-boarding offered by many airlines to settle in before the general boarding starts.
• Traveling with liquids: Baby food, medications and special dietary products (porridge, fruit jars, yogurts and milk bottles) can exceed the 100 ml limit and do not need to be packed in a transparent plastic bag.
• Check Lisbon Airport security rules: Before you travel, check the airport security regulations for technology, batteries and other items to ensure smooth passage through security.

Free and convenient services

• Wi-Fi: Take advantage of free and unlimited Wi-Fi to contact your driver, hotel or even us at Let's go baby.
• Strollers: If you’ve checked your stroller, you may find one free to use near boarding gates, after security screening in Terminal 1 or at Arrivals. 
• Personalized Meet & Greet: Let's go baby helps families hire a personalized meet and greet service at Lisbon Airport, making the arrival process smoother with a handler waiting for you outside the plane. They will assist you with your luggage, guide you through immigration, baggage claim and take you all the way to the Arrivals area.
• Airport Pharmacy: Open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., at terminal 1, departure area, with 20 minutes of free parking. 
• Healthcare store: Before security (07:00 AM to 10:00 PM), After security - Non Schengen (07:00 AM to 11:00 PM) and After Security (06:00 AM to 10:00 PM) 

Navigating between terminals

• If you’re in Terminal 1 but need to be in Terminal 2, use the free shuttle buses available outside Departures near the Kiss & Fly park. The journey takes about 3 minutes, with a maximum waiting time of 12 minutes.

Transportation (ridesharing, car rentals, subway and transfer services)

• Ridesharing (Uber or Bolt):
  • Pickup and drop-off points are at the P2 parking lot (Arrivals) or Kiss & Fly park (at Departures).
  • Long queues at Kiss & Fly at Departures? Ask your driver to drop you at Arrivals instead.
• Subway: Located just outside the Departures area, between the Departures hall and the transfer services parking.
  
• Transfer services:
  • Drivers have a reserved area at Arrivals near the pharmacy, where they wait for you with a board displaying your name. After passing through Customs, turn right to find the blue meeting points (#1 to #4). The driver will escort you to the vehicle.
  • If you’re not using our service, ensure your driver provides a certified and suitable car seat for your baby.
• Car rentals:
  • Companies like Avis, Europcar, Goldcar, Guerin, Hertz and Sixt are in the rental car building (1-minute walk from Arrivals). Look for My Bistrô, continue straight and find the corridor to the rental desks.
  • Other rental companies may require a shuttle - ensure you have confirmation and contact details to avoid delays.

Arrivals and departures logistics

• Ground floor (Arrivals) and first floor (Departures) are in the same building, connected by elevators and escalators. Terminal 2 is located in a separate building, accessible only by car or the airport shuttle.
• Dropping off a car:
  • To Departures: Walk straight from the rental car building and take the elevator to the first floor.
  • If your car rental is outside the airport, it might offer you a shuttle to the airport and drop you off at Arrivals. If does not provide one, you have the option to call a taxi or a Uber.
  • To meet a rideshare driver: Head to the P2 parking lot, a 3-minute walk from the rental car building.

Timing and logistics

• Allow a minimum of 45 minutes from landing to reaching Arrivals. This includes deplaning, Immigration/Passport Control, Baggage Claim, Customs and walking to the public area.
• If you’ve checked strollers or car seats, look for them in the special luggage area in Baggage Claim.

General Lisbon Airport tips

• Flight Tracking: Use Flight Radar app to monitor flight’s status in real-time.
• Arrive Early:
  • Domestic/European Flights: Arrive 2 hours before departure.
  • Intercontinental Flights: Arrive 3 hours early.
  • Mornings and evenings are busiest at Lisbon Airport, but families with young children often receive priority.
• Baby equipment delivery & pickup: Let's go baby offers the convenience of delivering and picking up your baby equipment directly from Lisbon Airport, making your arrival and departure stress-free and efficient.

Keeping kids entertained at Lisbon Airport

• Pack new toys or activities, such as sticker books or coloring books.
• Let your kids walk or play on the moving walkways to burn off some energy before boarding.
• Use the play area to burn off extra energy.
• Play fun games like I-Spy, color hunts or luggage counting.
• Bring a variety of healthy snacks to keep kids satisfied.
  
  

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Do you know of any family-friendly services or amenities at Lisbon Airport that we missed? Share your recommendations in the comments below - we’d love to explore them and update our guide for families traveling through Lisbon Airport!

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