About The Airport
LIS, your opportunity destination in 5 key points:
1. Portugal, the fastest growing market in Europe
With 72.5M passengers in 2025, Portugal’s aviation market grew by an impressive 23% between 2019 and 2025. Since 2015, it has led Europe’s growth in capacity, surpassing destinations like Italy and Spain.
2. LIS, a top tier European Hub.
From ranking 28th in Europe in 2010 to 16th today, Lisbon Airport (LIS) is one of Europe’s fastest-growing Mega Airports, with 36.1M passengers in 2024.
3. Lisbon, the first gateway to Brazil in Europe
LIS holds a commanding 31% share of Europe’s seats to Brazil, offering a significant connecting market for our partner airlines.
4. A booming touristic destination
2025 marks a record-breaking year for tourism in Lisbon, welcoming 7M international tourists – a 17% increase from 2019.
The demand from emerging markets like India, Australia, Mexico, and Colombia has fully rebounded, surpassing pre-pandemic levels.
5. Beyond Leisure: A Rising Hub for Business & Events
Lisbon is consistently ranked among the top destinations in Europe for association meetings, according to ICCA and is home to major international conferences such as the Web Summit. Recently named Europe’s Best MICE Destination by the World MICE Awards, Lisbon continues to strengthen its position as a dynamic hub for business events and innovation.
Lisbon is shining brighter than ever: Did you know?
_The US is Lisbon’s largest tourist market in 2025, with 1.2M visitors – even outpacing European neighbors!
_In S25, 26% of outbound passengers at LIS are foreigners. With the rise of foreign communities, Lisbon’s airport and airline partners are seeing a boost in demand.
_Lisbon is one of Europe’s sunniest capitals, with more than 2,800 hours of sunshine per year — the equivalent of four months of uninterrupted sunlight — supporting strong year-round demand
_LIS is not just a hub for passengers; cargo traffic is thriving too! In 2025, 198 460 tons of cargo were flown, marking a +29% increase compared to 2019.
For more information, visit:
https://www.lisbonairport.pt/en/lis/home
https://www.visitlisboa.com/en