About The Airport
LIS, your opportunity destination in 5 key points:
1. Portugal, the fastest growing market in Europe
With 68.4M passengers in 2024, Portugal’s aviation market grew by an impressive 17% between 2019 and 2024. Since 2015, it has led Europe’s growth in capacity, surpassing destinations like Greece, Italy, and Spain.
2. LIS, a top tier European Hub.
From ranking 28th in Europe in 2010 to 13th today, Lisbon Airport (LIS) is one of Europe’s fastest-growing Mega Airports, with 35.1M 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
2024 marks a record-breaking year for tourism in Lisbon, welcoming 6.9M international tourists – a 15% 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 ranks 2nd in Europe for associative events (ICCA) and is home to major conferences like Web Summit. Recently crowned Best MICE Destination in Europe by the World MICE Awards, Lisbon is emerging as a vibrant center for business and innovation.
LIS: Did you know?
- The US is Lisbon’s largest tourist market in 2024, with 1.2M visitors – even outpacing European neighbors!
- In S24, 31% of outbound passengers at LIS are foreigners. With the rise of foreign communities with higher purchasing power, Lisbon’s airport and airline partners are seeing a boost in demand.
- LIS is not just a hub for passengers; cargo traffic is thriving too! In 2024, 199 989 tons of cargo were flown, marking a +30% increase compared to 2019.