PRACTICAL INFORMATION
CONFERENCE LANGUAGE:
English. On day 2, some sessions will be held in Portuguese with simultaneous interpretation into English.
TRAVEL TO PORTUGAL
For arrivals from any EU Schengen area country: The border-free Schengen Area guarantees free movement (without special formalities) to EU citizens, along with non-EU nationals living in the EU or visiting the EU as tourists, exchange students or for business purposes (anyone legally present in the EU).
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For arrivals outside the EU Schengen area: If you are planning to travel to an EU country (except Ireland), or Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Andorra, Monaco, San Marino or Vatican City, you must meet the Schengen area rules.
Please note that your passport must be less than 10 years old on the day you enter (check the ‘date of issue’) and valid for at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave (check the ‘expiry date’).
Further information click here.
​​CLIMATE & CLOTHING:
In late September, Lisbon typically enjoys mild and pleasant weather, marking the transition from summer to early autumn. Daytime temperatures usually range between 20 °C and 27 °C, with cooler evenings around 16-18 °C.
Light and comfortable clothing is recommended during the day, while a light jacket or sweater may be useful for the evening or breezy conditions near the Tejo river. Comfortable walking shoes are also advisable for exploring the city’s historic streets and riverside areas.
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CURRENCY:
In Portugal the currency is euro (€).
Currency exchange can be made at any bank branch.
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LOCAL TIME:
UTC +0 / Western European Time (WET).
From 29 March 2026: UTC +1 / Western European Summer Time (WEST)
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ELECTRICITY:
220V, 50 HZ
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EMERGENCY AND HEALTH INFORMATION:
Call 112 for emergency services (police, fire or ambulance asssitance)
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GETTING TO LISBON
BY AIR
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TERMINAL 1: At the Arrivals Hall of Lisbon airport, you will find the Tourist Office (running from 6:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.) where you can get a map of the city and some basic information.
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UNDERGROUND (Metro): Lisbon airport has an underground station with a direct line to the city centre. The Aeroporto-Saldanha Red Line takes you to downtown Lisbon in about 20 minutes. It is a quick and inexpensive way to get around, plus you will get to see Lisbon’s underground stations – each with its own theme and décor. Please note that you must purchase the Viva Viagem electronic travel card (€0.50), which you should then top up with balance for your journeys. It can be used both for the underground and bus networks. An underground one-way ticket costs €1.90
More information - https://www.metrolisboa.pt/en/
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REGULAR BUSES: Buses 744 and 783 have early journeys to and from the city centre from around 5.30 a.m. weekdays and Saturdays, a little later on Sundays and holidays. They serve most stops along the Aerobus 1 route but are slower. Route 783 runs from the airport into the city until midnight every night. There is a night bus (bus 208) every 30 – 60 minutes between the airport and the city center from 23.40 p.m. to 4.40 a.m.
Onboard fare is €2 but please note that the maximum luggage size allowed is 50x40x20 cm - https://www.carris.pt/en/
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TAXI: You can always find a taxi at the airport outside the Arrivals or Departures terminals. It may be easier to get a taxi outside the Departures Hall. A regular taxi ride to the city centre is around €10-15, including luggage fees. Make sure the meter is turned on at the beginning of the journey and always ask for a receipt. Depending on the time of day, the ride to your hotel will take between 15 minutes (daytime, not too much traffic) and 35 minutes (rush hour).
Uber and similar companies are also widely available in Lisbon; pick up/drop off is at the Departures area (Terminal 1).
BY TRAIN​​​
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Scores of national and international trains arrive in Lisboa every day. Santa Apolónia terminal station and Gare do Oriente adjacent to the Parque das Nações have direct bus or underground connections to the city centre. From Gare do Oriente the best way to get to the city centre is to take the Red Line.
From Santa Apolónia take the Blue Line.
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BY ROAD
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Arriving in Lisboa by road is a pleasant experience, as visitors can enjoy the beautiful countryside along the way. The city has good road accesses and the most frequently used routes are: the A1 motorway, the 25th April Bridge, Vasco da Gama Bridge, and the CREL, the outer ring-road for the Lisboa region.
ACCOMMODATION
More information soon.