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Travel to Portugal is operating normally, but easyJet cabin crew based in Portugal have announced strike action from 2 to 6 October 2026. The strike is expected to affect flights at Lisbon, Porto and Faro airports.
Current Travel Conditions
What Travellers Should Know
Travel operating normally today
There is no significant nationwide disruption affecting ordinary tourism, airports or transport in Portugal today.
easyJet strike announced
easyJet cabin crew based in Portugal have voted to strike from 2 to 6 October 2026 over working conditions and pay.
Hundreds of flights could be affected
The union representing the cabin crew says approximately 500 scheduled flights could be affected during the October strike period, although the final number will depend on minimum-service requirements and any agreement reached before the strike.
Lisbon, Porto and Faro
The strike is expected to affect easyJet operations at Lisbon, Porto and Faro airports. Travellers booked with easyJet during the strike period should check their flight directly with the airline.
Other airlines continue operating
The planned strike does not mean Portuguese airports are closing. Other airlines are expected to continue operating, and easyJet may also operate some services during the strike.
Portugal is in Schengen
Portugal is part of the Schengen Area. Time spent in Portugal counts towards the 90-days-in-any-180-days Schengen limit for travellers subject to that rule.
Entry/Exit System
Eligible non-EU short-stay travellers may need to provide biometric information when entering or leaving the Schengen Area through Portugal.
Allow additional immigration time
EES procedures can take additional time, particularly when a traveller is registering for the first time. Allow enough time for immigration procedures when entering or leaving the Schengen Area.
Spain border
Portugal’s land border with Spain is an internal Schengen border and ordinary cross-border travel continues.
Madeira and the Azores
Portugal’s travel guidance also covers Madeira, Porto Santo and the Azores. Travellers to the islands should check local weather and individual flight conditions before departure.
Wildfire season
Portugal’s wildfire season generally runs from April to October. During periods of high fire danger, roads and access to rural or forest areas can be temporarily restricted.
Petty theft
Pickpocketing and other petty theft occur in crowded tourist areas and on public transport, particularly in major cities and popular visitor destinations.
Latest Travel Changes
easyJet strike scheduled for October
easyJet cabin crew based in Portugal have announced strike action from 2 to 6 October 2026.
Approximately 500 flights could be affected
The cabin crew union estimates that around 500 scheduled flights could be affected during the October strike period, before taking account of any minimum services required by authorities.
Lisbon, Porto and Faro affected
The planned industrial action is expected to affect easyJet operations at Portugal’s three major mainland tourist airports.
Further strike planned for December
The same cabin crew have also announced another strike from 19 to 23 December 2026, potentially affecting Christmas travel.
Canada recommends normal precautions
Canadian guidance updated on 24 September 2026 continues to recommend normal security precautions in Portugal.
U.S. Level 1
The U.S. State Department continues to classify Portugal Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions.
Before You Travel
If you are flying with easyJet between 2 and 6 October, check your flight directly with the airline before travelling to the airport.
Travellers flying with other airlines should still confirm their individual flight before departure.
Confirm the passport and Schengen visa requirements applying to your nationality.
Allow additional time for Entry/Exit System procedures if entering or leaving the Schengen Area through Portugal.
During periods of hot and dry weather, check local wildfire information before travelling into rural or forest areas.
If travelling to Madeira or the Azores, check local weather and transport conditions separately from mainland Portugal.
Travel Status is designed to highlight significant changes that could affect a trip. It is not a replacement for official immigration, airline or government advice.