<h2 class="blog-hed2 pb-lg-4 pb-3 text-lg-center">History Lisbon Portela International Airport</h2>
<p class="blog-para">The airport opened on 15 October 1942, during World War II, and initially operated in conjunction with the Cabo Ruivo Seaplane Base: seaplanes performed transatlantic flights, and passengers were transferred onto continental flights operating from the new airport. As a neutral airport it was open to both German and British airlines, and was a hub for smuggling people into, out of, and across Europe. It is widely referenced in the classic film Casablanca, whose plot revolves around an escape attempt to Lisbon airport. As such, it was heavily monitored by both Axis and Allied spies.</p>
<p class="blog-para">Although Portugal was neutral, the airport was used by allied flights in route to Gibraltar, North Africa, and Cairo.</p>
<p class="blog-para">At the end of the war the airport developed rapidly, and by 1946 was used by major airlines such as Air France, British European Airways, Iberia, KLM, Sabena, Pan Am and Trans World Airlines [citation needed]. By 1954 the number of passengers reached 100,000.</p>
<p class="blog-para">Along with the airports in Porto, Faro, Ponta Delgada, Santa Maria, Horta, Flores, Madeira, and Porto Santo, the airport's concessions to provide support to civil aviation were conceded to ANA Aeroportos de Portugal on 18 December 1998, under provisions of decree 404/98. With this concession, ANA became responsible for the planning, development and construction of future infrastructure.</p>
<h2 class="blog-hed2 pb-lg-4 pb-3 text-lg-left">Ground Transportation Lisbon Portela International Airport</h2>
<p class="blog-para"><strong>Train:</strong>Trains to all parts of the country are available at Gare do Oriente station, the main train station in Lisbon. The airport connects to the station via metro in approximately 10 minutes. Alternatively, travelers can take the bus to the station, albeit with slightly longer travel times.</p>
<p class="blog-para"><strong>Metro:</strong>Lisbon Metro Station at Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport. Aeroporto Metro station lies at the southern edge of the Terminal 1 arrivals area. The Aeroporto Saldanha line takes approximately 20 minutes to reach downtown Lisbon.</p>
<p class="blog-para">To use the metro, passengers must purchase a 7 Colinas/Viva Viagem card, which can be topped up and used on the metro and bus network.</p>
<p class="blog-para"><strong>Bus:</strong>Carries city buses stop at the airport arrivals section, and connect to Marquis of Pombal Square, and Amoreiras. Night routes run to downtown Baixa, as well as Cais do Sodr&eacute; and Gare do Oriente train stations. City buses have a maximum luggage size of 50 cm &times; 40 cm &times; 20 cm. Travelers with larger luggage must take the aerobus or airport shuttle.</p>
<p class="blog-para"><strong>Aerobus: </strong>Aerobuses prepared for traveling with large luggage are available at Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 between 07:30 and 23:00 daily, and connect the airport with a number of major destinations in the downtown area, including the Sete Rios bus and train terminals and the Entrecampos, Cais do Sodr&eacute;, and Rossio railway terminals. Buses have access for those with reduced mobility, and offer free Wi-Fi and USB chargers.</p>
<p class="blog-para"><strong>Shuttle:</strong>Shuttles are available to transport travelers around the airport, and to locations not serviced by airbuses.</p>
<p class="blog-para"><strong>Taxi:</strong>Lisbon city taxis are readily available 24 hours a day outside the arrival and departure areas of the airport. A trip to Lisbon's city center by taxi takes approximately 15 minutes.</p>
<p class="blog-para"><strong>Car:</strong>The airport is easily accessible by several major highways and main roads. ANA operates several covered and open parking areas. Valet service, car hire, and chauffeur limousine services are also available.</p>
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