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Lisbon Airport (LIS) relies on a color‑coded, lettered signage system to move connecting passengers through Terminal 1. The “S” zone ( green ) marks Schengen departures, the “N” zone ( blue ) marks non‑Schengen departures, and the S‑N/N‑S transfer corridors link the two. Understanding these signs is the foundation for navigating any connection at LIS—especially early‑morning transatlantic arrivals when queues swell. Figure 1.  In the Connecting‑Flights Corridor by Gate 41, Heading Toward S Zone Figure 1 shows this system in action. Here, you’re walking through the Connecting‑Flights corridor near Gate 41, transitioning from the blue N zone toward the green S zone. This is the exact moment when US‑to‑Europe passengers begin their Schengen entry process. If you’re flying from the US to Berlin, Lisbon becomes your official point of entry, and the green “S” signs guide you toward passport control. Navigating Non-Schengen to Schengen (N-S) Transfers Once you understand the signage, ...