English 30 km
Motorway and main roads
Sintra is a UNESCO World Heritage site: romantic palaces, quintas and gardens hidden in forested hills with their own microclimate, less than an hour from Lisbon. When you book with Zonetransfers, your driver meets you in Terminal 1 arrivals with a name sign and heads to Sintra with no stops, from €55 per vehicle.
The most direct route is the IC19 from the Segunda Circular ring road. In Sintra, the driver knows the traffic restrictions in the historic centre and the hills and drops you at the closest permitted point to your hotel or quinta. Expect around 30 km (40 min without traffic), from €55 per vehicle for up to 4 passengers, tolls included.
Motorway and main roads
Without traffic delays
Per vehicle, not per person
The price covers motorway tolls and fuel. Short breaks on the way are free.
With pushchairs, golf bags or surfboards, a minivan gives you more room. Our fleet · Minibus with driver in Lisbon
The town council limits vehicle access to the historic centre and the palace road. We drop you at your accommodation or the closest permitted point; Pena Palace is reached via authorised access roads and shuttles.
From Sintra, schedule your pick-up about 2 h 45 min before a Schengen flight and about 3 h 15 min before for flights with passport control.
| Type of flight | Leave Sintra |
|---|---|
| Schengen | 2 h 45 min before |
| UK, US and other non-Schengen | 3 h 15 min before |
If you tell us the airline and flight, we know whether you need Terminal 1 or Terminal 2.
Free cancellation up to 48 h before your transfer (96 h for minibuses and coaches). Full terms.
With a UK, US or other non-EU passport, border checks can take longer in summer; your free waiting time starts when you land. Your driver waits in arrivals and takes you to Sintra.
We drive to every hotel in Sintra. These stand out for their location and access:
18th-century neoclassical palace with gardens facing the hills.
5-star · Best for: historic luxury.
Golf resort with an old monastery inside the natural park.
5-star · Best for: golf and spa.
Steps from the National Palace, with modern rooms.
Boutique · Best for: exploring sintra on foot.
Considered one of the oldest hotels on the Iberian Peninsula.
Boutique · Best for: history.
Around the National Palace; some streets have restricted access.
Residential areas with guesthouses and hotels with direct access.
Quintas and houses by the sea, west of the hills.
With the street and house number, there is no circling around on arrival.
Sintra's signature pastry at the classic bakery.
Trails through forests, rocks and convents.
Palace and botanical garden with plants from around the world.
Village perched above a natural sea pool.
Visiting several places from Sintra? See our cars with driver in Lisbon.
Most people see Sintra on a day trip, but staying a night or two lets you visit the palaces early, before the crowds. Coming straight from Lisbon Airport saves a trip into the city and back.
Palace tickets are timed in summer: book them before you fly.
Many guesthouses are on restricted streets; we stop at the closest permitted point.
For a palace day with luggage on board, book a car with driver instead of a one-way transfer.
| When | What happens |
|---|---|
| June to September | Peak season at the palaces: book tickets in advance. |
| Autumn | Mist and golden forests: Sintra at its most romantic, with fewer visitors. |
For up to 4 passengers with luggage, with nothing extra to pay on arrival.
As you leave baggage reclaim in Terminal 1, with your name on a sign. Even on a low-cost airline you land at T1, because T2 only handles departures.
Prices start at €55 per car for up to 4 people, fixed when you book.
If you want to visit Pena and Regaleira before the day-trippers arrive, yes. Sintra is 40 minutes from Lisbon Airport by private transfer.
Yes, with a car with driver: the driver keeps your bags in the vehicle while you visit, then drops you at your hotel.
Car access to the hills is restricted; we drop you at your hotel or the closest authorised point. To visit the palaces with the same driver, book a car with driver.
Start with Pena Palace and Quinta da Regaleira; if you have time left, add Moorish Castle.
Zonetransfers tracks your flight in real time and the driver adjusts to your actual landing time; the 60-minute free wait starts when you touch down. Delays of more than 90 minutes are subject to availability.
Yes, free of charge for groups I, II and III; add the ages to your booking.
32 km from Lisbon Airport
36 km from Lisbon Airport
42 km from Lisbon Airport
23 km from Lisbon Airport
119 km from Lisbon Airport
95 km from Lisbon Airport
Enter your flight, passengers and luggage and we confirm your transfer instantly.
I had a 5:30 AM pickup for the airport in Alicante. The driver arrived 10 minutes early, sent a polite text to let me know he was waiting outside, and handled everything with absolute professionalism.(09/23/2026) David Miller
We used Zonetransfers for airport transfers back and forth during a family trip to Madrid. On-time pickups, comfortable vehicles, and very friendly drivers. Will definitely use them again.(09/15/2026) Evelyn Campbell
Booked a private transfer from Barcelona Airport to our city-center hotel. Our driver, David, was exceptionally polite, helped with our heavy luggage, and gave us a few great local tips on the way.(09/11/2026) Rachel Henderson
What I appreciate most is knowing the exact cost upfront without unexpected luggage surcharges or meter surprises. Quick booking on the website and excellent customer support throughout.(09/06/2026) Emma Reed
We needed a transfer from Barcelona to Girona Airport early in the morning. The driver was there on time and we got to the airport with plenty of time. Very handy.(09/01/2026) Rachel Moore
Booked a transfer from Lisbon Airport to Faro. Long drive, but the car was comfortable and the driver was friendly. We arrived without any problems.(08/30/2026) Tom Harris
We used Zonetransfers for a transfer from Madrid to Ciudad Real. The driver was on time and the car was comfortable. Exactly what we needed.(08/25/2026) Claire Morgan
Booked a private transfer from Lisbon Airport to Sintra. Driver was waiting when we came out and helped with the bags. Simple and hassle-free.(08/22/2026) Jack Wilson
We needed to get from Valencia to Barcelona with quite a few bags, so we decided to book a private transfer. The driver arrived on time, helped us with the luggage and we went straight to our hotel in Barcelona. It worked really well for us.(08/14/2026) Sophie Turner
We booked a transfer from Lisbon Airport to Faro as we were staying in the Algarve for a few days. It was a long drive but the car was comfortable and the driver was friendly. We just sat back and enjoyed the trip instead of worrying about trains and changing buses.(08/07/2026) James Walker