Ottawa to Lisbon (YOW–LIS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
YUL Montréal 8h 25m ACAVEK ACPDTP Montréal (YUL) to Lisbon flights
YHZ Halifax 9h 8m ACPDTS WS Halifax (YHZ) to Lisbon flights
EWR Newark 9h 20m ACPDTS ACB6SN Newark (EWR) to Lisbon flights
YYZ Toronto 9h 26m ACAMAV ACBTPD Toronto (YYZ) to Lisbon flights
BOS Boston 10h 8m PDTS B6DLTP Boston (BOS) to Lisbon flights
LHR London 10h 10m A3ACOS ACADAI London (LHR) to Lisbon flights
IAD Dulles 10h 13m ACAVUA ACB6TP Dulles (IAD) to Lisbon flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 10h 23m AFKL AFAMG3 Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Lisbon flights
LGW London 12h 25m TS BTFIS4 London (LGW) to Lisbon flights
ORD Chicago 16h 26m ACAVNH B6TP Chicago (ORD) to Lisbon flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Ottawa to Lisbon
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+5h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between YOW and LIS, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YOW to LIS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
705
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
YOW → LIS
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Return
LIS → YOW
16%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
16%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YOW delays →

Other ways to reach Lisbon from Ottawa

Nearby airports with service to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport.
Metric YOW→LIS YUL→LIS
Distance from YOW 94 mi
Nonstop airlines 4
Weekly flights 23
Departure OTP 75%
Airports within 200 miles of YOW with service to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+5h
Lisbon is 5 hours ahead of Ottawa.
YOW: EDT · LIS: WEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Ottawa, it's 11:00 PM in Lisbon.
Visa & Entry

Canadian passport holders enter Portugal and the Schengen area visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. ETIAS travel authorization will be required once the EU system launches. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from the Schengen zone. This covers mainland Portugal, the Azores, and Madeira.

Getting from LIS

Metro Red Line directly from the airport station to central Lisbon in 20–25 minutes (€1.85 single). Most central destinations (Rossio, Baixa-Chiado, Oriente) are reachable within 30 minutes total. Operating hours 6:30am to 1am.Taxis cost €10–15 to the city centre. Uber and Bolt are cheaper still at €8–12. AeroBus to Marquês de Pombal costs €4. The airport is just 7km from the city centre; ground transport is fast by European standards.

Lisbon Climate

Mediterranean climate. Summers are hot and sunny (28–35°C) with almost no rain. July and August rarely see any precipitation and offer the most reliable flying weather in Europe. Winters are mild and rainy (8–15°C), with the wettest months December through February.

Flight disruptions are uncommon. Atlantic coastal fog can affect early morning visibility in autumn (October–November). Wind off the Atlantic is persistent year-round and can affect smaller aircraft but rarely disrupts scheduled service.

YOW–LIS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ottawa to Lisbon route.
Route details
Time difference+5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YOW
IATA / ICAOYOW / CYOW
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation374 ft / 114 m
Destination: LIS
IATA / ICAOLIS / LPPT
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon
Passengers/yr35.0M
Elevation374 ft / 114 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YOW to LIS flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau, Halifax / Stanfield and Newark Liberty.
Lisbon is 5 hours ahead of Ottawa.
Nearby alternatives include YUL. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau, Halifax / Stanfield and Newark Liberty. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Montréal (YUL).