Travelling from Ottawa to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS): What you need to know
Ottawa's main base, Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW), is where many great holidays begin. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from Ottawa to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS).
Lisbon Portela Airport is located in Lisbon. The city runs on the UTC+0 timezone and is four hours ahead of Ottawa.
Your flight from Ottawa to LIS won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
High season means busier airports, so aim to get there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to keep to your schedule.
Airports in Ottawa
Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND)
Travelling from central Ottawa to YND takes around 1 hour 40 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 24 kms (15 miles) in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Booked an early flight from Ottawa to Lisbon Portela Airport? Stay at a hotel close to Ottawa Gatineau Airport, such as Meilleure Auberge. Lovely Room 4mins From Gatineau-Ottawa Airport will also put you moments from your departure gate.
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
You can get to YOW from central Ottawa in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes to cover the 13 kms (8 miles) or so.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before your Ottawa to LIS flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport:
58.21% of flights out of Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport arrive according to schedule.
The street address for YOW is 50 Airport Road.
About Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
Have a late flight from Ottawa to Lisbon Portela Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Stay at one of these hotels near LIS and hit the pillow fast:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Lisbon Portela Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Klass Wagen, Goldcar or OK Mobility to explore Lisbon and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride around two weeks ahead of your Ottawa to Lisbon Portela Airport flight.
Getting from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to central Lisbon
Central Lisbon is around 4 miles from Lisbon Portela Airport. Journey times by cab or car hire will vary based on traffic conditions and time of day, so do a little research ahead of time.
It takes around 1 hour to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
£212 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Ottawa to Lisbon Portela Airport. A return flight starts at £443. These prices may change based on availability.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Ottawa to LIS. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
If you have some flexibility with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price in every month when searching for your Ottawa to Lisbon Portela Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Ottawa to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
Think about your travel style when deciding when to fly. February is the quietest month to visit Lisbon. June is when most people book flights from Ottawa to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS), which may be perfect if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
The warmest month in Lisbon is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your Ottawa to LIS plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Ottawa to Lisbon Portela Airport in January when temperatures are between 8ºC (46ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF).
More about Lisbon
Once you've booked your flight from Ottawa to Lisbon Portela Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Lisbon:
Belém and Pasteis de Belém are just the start of the top-rated attractions to add to your Lisbon travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Real Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Belém.
Explore more of Portugal
Porto is just one of the many cities in Portugal waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Lisbon. Around 274 kms (170 miles) away to the north, its top attractions include Ribeira District, Rio Douro and Livraria Lello.
Around 177 kms (110 miles) north of Lisbon, Coimbra is another favourite stop in Portugal. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Biblioteca Joanina, Old Cathedral of Coimbra (Se Velha de Coimbra) and Mesquita de Coimbra.