Last updated: May 1, 2026
For specialty coffee near Lisbon Airport, Nina Brunch Café is one of the easiest quality stops: about 10–15 minutes by taxi or ride-share from the terminal, or around 20 minutes by metro to Oriente plus a short walk. Nina serves specialty coffee from The Folks alongside all-day brunch, homemade sweets, and a riverside terrace in Parque das Nações.
Quick Facts
- Distance from airport: about 10–15 minutes by taxi/Uber/Bolt
- By metro: Red Line from Aeroporto to Oriente, then about 5 minutes on foot
- Coffee: specialty coffee from The Folks
- Food: all-day brunch, sweets, savoury dishes, vegan/vegetarian and kid-friendly options
- Address: R. Cais das Naus 2 B, 1990-304 Lisboa
- Hours: Monday–Friday 08:00–16:00 · Saturday–Sunday 08:00–17:00
- Best use case: before a flight, after landing, or before taking a train from Oriente
- Related guide: Brunch near Lisbon Airport
Why Leave the Airport for Coffee?
Airport coffee is convenient, but it is rarely memorable. Nina is close enough to be practical and far enough from the terminal to feel like Lisbon: river views, real plates, fresh food, and coffee prepared by a team that cares about taste rather than speed alone.
If you have a longer layover, an early arrival, or time before check-in, Nina is a better first stop than waiting inside the terminal. You can sit down, charge yourself with a proper coffee, eat something made fresh, and still stay close to the airport.
How to Get There from Lisbon Airport
The fastest route is taxi, Uber, or Bolt. The drive is usually around 10–15 minutes depending on traffic. If you prefer public transport, take the Red Line metro from Aeroporto to Oriente and walk toward the river from the station.
Nina is especially convenient if you also need Gare do Oriente. The café is about 5 minutes on foot from the station, so it works before a train to Porto, the Algarve, or other parts of Portugal.
What to Order
If you want coffee first, start with an espresso-based drink, filter coffee when available, or an iced coffee on warmer days. If you are hungry, pair it with an all-day brunch plate, a lighter bowl, or one of the homemade sweets at the counter.
Travelling with children or a dog is also manageable. Nina is family-friendly and dog-friendly, with a children’s menu, toys corner, and seating options that make a short airport detour feel easy rather than stressful.
FAQ
How far is Nina from Lisbon Airport?
Nina is about 10–15 minutes from Lisbon Airport by taxi or ride-share, depending on traffic.
Can I reach Nina by metro from the airport?
Yes. Take the Red Line from Aeroporto to Oriente, then walk about 5 minutes to Nina.
Does Nina serve specialty coffee?
Yes. Nina serves specialty coffee from The Folks.
Is Nina good before a flight?
Yes, if you have enough time. It is close to the airport and offers a much better food and coffee experience than eating inside the terminal.
Is there brunch too, or only coffee?
Nina serves both specialty coffee and all-day brunch.
Last updated: May 2026.
