Travelling from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Ottawa: what you need to know
Ottawa is four hours behind Lisbon, where Lisbon Portela Airport is located. Ottawa runs on the UTC-4 timezone.
To avoid missing your LIS to Ottawa flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Longer lines at security and check-in are likely if you're jetting off during high season, so allow even more breathing space. A good rule of thumb for peak times? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
We make it simple to book flight tickets from LIS to Ottawa with a stopover. To see all your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Well-traveled stopover hubs include:
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Located around 6 kilometres from the centre of Lisbon, LIS can be reached in about 20 minutes by car. The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour.
Planning to catch an early flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Ottawa? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near LIS:
Of all flights departing from Lisbon Portela Airport, 64.1% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Ottawa
RM1,497 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Lisbon Portela Airport to Ottawa flight. A return flight ticket right now is RM2,104. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to pick up cheap flights from LIS to Ottawa if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
Finding cheap tickets from Lisbon Portela Airport to Ottawa is more likely if you're flexible with your travel dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to get the best prices across the month and snap up a sweet deal.
There's no need to keep looking every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's an extra saving on cheap flights from LIS to Ottawa.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Ottawa by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest.'
Airports in Ottawa
Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND)
The distance from Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND) to central Ottawa is roughly 24 kilometres. It takes about 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 40 minutes.
Stay a quick hop from where you land if you're arriving on a late flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Ottawa. Meilleure Auberge is a comfortable option close to YND. Or check in and relax at Lovely Room 4mins From Gatineau-Ottawa Airport before travelling to your final destination.
Venture beyond Ottawa and discover places that aren't on most itineraries with your own set of wheels. You can grab an Ottawa Gatineau Airport rental car from Hertz.
Increase your chances of securing the best possible rate by booking early. Reserving your vehicle from Ottawa Gatineau Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead of your flight from LIS to Ottawa is a good idea.
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
Once your flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Ottawa has touched down, you can reach the city centre in around 20 minutes by car. Central Ottawa is roughly 13 kilometres from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW).
If you're catching public transport, it'll take about 45 minutes.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel near YOW. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your LIS to Ottawa flight:
No need to worry about public transport schedules or waiting in a long cab line. Pick up an Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport rental car and blaze your own trail. Check out the rates and availability from Routes Car Rentals, Alamo and Budget.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from YOW two weeks ahead of time. You can also expect to have a bigger selection of vehicles.
The address for Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is 50 Airport Road.
Best time to go to Ottawa
Carefully consider your travel dates before securing your flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Ottawa. The city comes alive in peak season, but hotel prices are typically higher and attractions can get busy. Plan your trip to Ottawa in low season for a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Ottawa is July, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Book your Lisbon Portela Airport to Ottawa flight ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -2ºC (28ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from LIS to Ottawa around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Ottawa
Once you've booked your flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Ottawa, choose a hotel that puts you right where the action is. Make one of these options your base for exploring Ottawa:
Rideau Canal and Parliament Hill are a couple of big attractions to put on your Ottawa to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to National Gallery of Canada.
Explore more of Canada
Ottawa has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Canada waiting to be discovered. About 354 kilometres south-west of Ottawa, a visit to Toronto will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District.
Montreal is another sought-after destination in Canada and is around 153 kilometres east of Ottawa. No journey is complete without visiting Mount Royal Park, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal.
