Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Sesimbra travel guide

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With a population of 41,134, Sesimbra is a must-see destination in Setubal, Portugal.

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When to visit Sesimbra

Sesimbra in November
Estimated hotel price
AED 310
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sesimbra in November
Estimated hotel price
AED 310
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Sesimbra

Plane

Although Sesimbra doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS), which is located 37 km from Sesimbra. Lisbon Portela Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Emirates, Etihad Airways, TAP Portugal and other airlines departing from the United Arab Emirates. The shortest flight to Sesimbra from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 8h 10m.

Train

Comboios de Portugal is the only carrier operating train routes to Sesimbra. The train journey from Sesimbra to Porto takes 2h 50m and costs around AED 55 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Faro, expect to pay about AED 48 for a 2h 56m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Sesimbra is to pick up a car hire from Lisbon, which is about 30 km from Sesimbra. You’ll find branches of Klass Wagen and DRIVEONHOLIDAYS , among others, in Lisbon.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sesimbra, including rede expressos, FlixBus and Bus. From Porto, the bus ride to Sesimbra takes 306 km and will cost you around AED 48. From Faro, the ticket costs about AED 59 for a journey of 330 km.

Plane

Although Sesimbra doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS), which is located 37 km from Sesimbra. Lisbon Portela Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Emirates, Etihad Airways, TAP Portugal and other airlines departing from the United Arab Emirates. The shortest flight to Sesimbra from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 8h 10m.

Train

Comboios de Portugal is the only carrier operating train routes to Sesimbra. The train journey from Sesimbra to Porto takes 2h 50m and costs around AED 55 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Faro, expect to pay about AED 48 for a 2h 56m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Sesimbra is to pick up a car hire from Lisbon, which is about 30 km from Sesimbra. You’ll find branches of Klass Wagen and DRIVEONHOLIDAYS , among others, in Lisbon.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sesimbra, including rede expressos, FlixBus and Bus. From Porto, the bus ride to Sesimbra takes 306 km and will cost you around AED 48. From Faro, the ticket costs about AED 59 for a journey of 330 km.

Airports near Sesimbra

LISLisbon Humberto Delgado
CATCascais Aerodrome

Airlines serving Sesimbra

Lufthansa
Good (7,029 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,806 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,582 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,920 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,775 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,685 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,442 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,685 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,206 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,560 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (345 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,195 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,344 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,066 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,272 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (1,845 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,202 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in Sesimbra

Average rates range from around AED 447 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 681 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Sesimbra

Hiring a car in Sesimbra

Expect to pay AED 6.69 per litre in Sesimbra (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 80.22 and AED 106.95. The most frequently booked car type in Sesimbra is Intermediate (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 89% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 6.69 per litre in Sesimbra (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 80.22 and AED 106.95. The most frequently booked car type in Sesimbra is Intermediate (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 89% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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