• Aim to book flights 3–5 months in advance

• Midweek arrivals are often cheaper

• Plan to arrive at least 1 day before the Welcome BBQ

• This gives you time to rest, adjust, and explore a bit (jet lag is real)

• If you need help choosing dates, feel free to reach out—we’re happy to help

• Official name: Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS)

• Located ~15–20 minutes from Lisbon city center

• If you see ‘LIS’ on your ticket—you’re in the right place

Option 1: Uber / Ride Share (Recommended)

1. Download the Uber app before you travel

2. Follow airport signs for Ride Share Pickup

3. Enter the venue address (or hotel address)

   1. Venue Address: Estr. de Vila Chã, 2580-413, Portugal or Quinta da Bichinha

4. Travel time: ~1 hour 20 minutes

5. Estimated cost: €40–€50

Uber is widely used in Lisbon and very reliable.

Option 2: Taxi

• Available directly outside arrivals

• Slightly more expensive than Uber

• Always confirm the meter is running

Uber / Taxi

• Easiest and fastest option

  • Venue Address: Estr. de Vila Chã, 2580-413, Portugal or Quinta da Bichinha

• Estimated travel time: ~45 minutes

• Cost: €35–€45

1. Baixa — Most central and flattest area

• Historic downtown built on a grid with rarely steep terrain. It’s one of the best places to explore on foot without struggling up hills.

• Lots of shops, eateries, squares, and strong transit connections — ideal base if you want convenience.

• Perfect if you’re a first-time visitor and want to walk everywhere.

2. Rossio / Praça Dom Pedro IV — Along the flat heart of the city

• Just north of Baixa and essentially part of the central area (Rossio Square is a major hub).

• Walkable to everything without too many steep climbs.

🚶‍♂️ Slightly Off-Center but Still Flat/Easy

3. Avenida da Liberdade — Wide boulevards, gentle slopes

• A major central boulevard with broad sidewalks and gentler inclines than many Lisbon streets.

• It’s slightly above the very center but still within easy walking or short transit rides to Baixa/Chiado.

4. Avenidas Novas — Modern, very flat

• More of a residential/business district north of Avenida da Liberdade, known for wide, flat streets and modern infrastructure.

• Metro access makes it quick to reach the city centre even though it’s a bit farther.

🧭 What to Avoid if You Want Flatter Streets

❌ Alfama — historic but very hilly.
❌ Bairro Alto — central nightlife hub but steep streets.
❌ Graça & Principe Real (some parts) — charming and trendy but with more noticeable hills.

Uber & Ride Shares

• Uber works exactly like it does in the U.S.

• Available 24/7

• Most drivers speak some English

Walking

• Lisbon is very walkable

• Expect hills—comfortable shoes recommended 😉

Public Transit

• Metro, trams, and buses are affordable and easy

• Google Maps & Apple Maps work well for navigation

• Currency: Euro (€)

• Credit cards widely accepted

• No need to rent a car

• Plug type: Type C/F (European plugs)

  • Recommend buying a converter (if in the US: US to EU / if in the UK: UK to EU)