Lisbon Airport Stay or Not
 

My flight to Lisbon is scheduled to arrive at 11:30 at night, Even if it arrives on time from Madrid, I am wondering if there is enough time to get to Lisbon center by public transportation at that time of the day; about 12:30 am. I understand the public transportation stops running about that time. If I make a reservation at a hotel in the city center and take a taxi to get there, I think I am better off staying at a hotel near the airport using the taxi fare+. What is the approx. taxi fare to the city center from the airport?

Also, I do not mind staying in the airport 4-5 hours until the public transportation begins to run in the morning if I could, but most airports do not have a place to stay or linger after arrival.

Any suggestions?

Even with surcharge for luggage and night fare rate, I doubt you can spend more than € 20 for a taxi ride to any centrally located hotel. Probably less.
I think I paid around € 18 - in the afternoon rush hour.
Seriously not worth considering to stay near the airport, IMO.

Airport is close to the city ...taxi would cost about 15 euros.

Thank you Cowboy1968 and danon for your quick reply. I guess I will take taxi to the center.

Hi!

Subway: last departure form airport is at 1:00am and the next one is at 6:30am.
Airport: not confortable to stay
Taxi: nocturn with luggage you will pay aprox. 15 eur (to the center)

Thank you,HelenaFatima. I will take taxi to downtown.