Lisbon Metro Opening Hours: First and Last Trains

The Lisbon Metro normally operates every day from 6:30am until 1:00am, including weekends and public holidays. The key detail is that 1:00am refers to the time when the last trains leave the terminal stations on each line - not necessarily the moment every station closes.

For most visitors, this makes the Metro convenient from early morning until after midnight, but it is not a 24-hour system.

What time does the Lisbon Metro open?

Under normal operating conditions, the network opens at 6:30am.

If you have a very early flight, do not assume the Metro will get you to Lisbon Airport in time. A passenger who needs to be at the terminal at 5:30am, for example, will need a taxi, Uber, Bolt or night-bus alternative.

For later morning flights, the Metro can be practical: the Red Line serves Aeroporto station directly at Terminal 1.

What time is the last Lisbon Metro train?

The normal closing time is 1:00am, when the last train departs each line’s terminal stations.

Your effective last train from a station in the middle of a line will therefore be slightly later than 1:00am in some directions, but do not plan a journey around that extra margin. If you need to change lines near closing time, leave earlier because a final connection is not always guaranteed.

A simple rule is to aim to enter the Metro before 12:30am if your journey includes an interchange.

Does the Lisbon Metro run later on Fridays and Saturdays?

Not as a standard weekly rule. Unlike some European cities, Lisbon does not routinely operate the Metro all night at weekends.

However, the operator sometimes extends service for major events. In June 2026, for example, the Metro ran later for Lisbon’s Santo António celebrations, and special extensions have also been announced for large festivals.

These are exceptions rather than a timetable you should rely on. Check the official Metro website on the day if you are attending a major concert, festival or city celebration.

What if you miss the last Metro?

Lisbon has night buses, and ride-hailing services are widely available. If you are staying in Baixa, Chiado, Bairro Alto, Cais do Sodré or Alfama, walking may also be realistic depending on your destination and luggage.

At night, the biggest practical issue is often not distance but hills. A journey that looks short on a map can involve a steep climb, particularly towards Bairro Alto, Graça or parts of Alfama.

Are the opening hours the same on public holidays?

The Metro’s normal operating window applies every day, including weekends and public holidays, unless the operator announces a temporary alteration.

Individual stations can occasionally close early or have restricted access because of maintenance, policing or major events. If your journey is time-sensitive - especially to the airport or a train station - check current service notices before leaving.

First and last Metro for Lisbon Airport

Aeroporto station is on the Red Line. The Metro is useful for many daytime arrivals and departures, but not for the earliest flights of the morning.

If your flight leaves around 6:00am or 7:00am, calculate backwards from the airline’s recommended arrival time rather than from the Metro opening time. In many cases, a taxi or ride-hailing car is the safer choice.

The short answer

Lisbon Metro hours are easy to remember: 6:30am to 1:00am daily under normal operating conditions. For late-night journeys, allow time for connections; for very early airport trips, plan an alternative; and during major Lisbon events, check whether special extended hours have been announced.

One final practical point: station entrances can begin closing while the last trains are still moving through the network. If you are travelling close to 1:00am, use a main entrance and do not assume every street-level access will remain available until the final train passes.