Flying from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW): what you need to know
Ottawa is four hours behind Lisbon and is in the UTC-4 timezone.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your LIS to YOW flight.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Lisbon Portela Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between LIS and YOW:
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
Pearson International Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
$287 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Lisbon Portela Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport flight. Return flights start from $596. These prices may change based on availability.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from LIS to YOW if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport across each month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from LIS to YOW by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport.
Handy information about Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
When it comes to Lisbon Portela Airport's on-time performance, data shows 64.1% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To reach Lisbon Portela Airport from central Lisbon, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 10 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
Expect a trip time of about 1 hour on public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to LIS? If you're boarding an early flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
If you're landing on a late Lisbon Portela Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near YOW:
Go where the road takes you with an Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Alamo or Budget and find adventure across Ottawa and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport around two weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to central Ottawa
YOW is located at 50 Airport Road.
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is roughly 13 kilometers from central Ottawa. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
It takes roughly 45 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
July is the most popular month for flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Ottawa in February.
Lock in your flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport for July if you want to go to Ottawa during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from LIS to YOW in January if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -2ºC (28ºF) on average.
Explore more of Canada
You've done Ottawa, now it's time to discover more of Canada. Travel around 354 kilometers south-west to Toronto to tick off its leading attractions. From CN Tower to Royal Ontario Museum and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 153 kilometers east of Ottawa, Montreal is another essential stop in Canada. Experience major highlights starting with Mount Royal Park, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal.