Travelling from Vancouver to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS): What you need to know
Organising your flight from Vancouver to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) begins with finding the best airport to jet off from. Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX) are your main options in Vancouver.
Lisbon is seven hours ahead of Vancouver. Lisbon Portela Airport is located in Lisbon, which follows the UTC+0 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Vancouver to LIS. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
If you're jetting off during a major holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Located around 14 kilometres from the centre of Vancouver, YVR can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Have an early flight from Vancouver to Lisbon Portela Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by staying at one of these stays near Vancouver International Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Vancouver International Airport, 71.77% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
With public transport, you can travel from central Vancouver to CXH in around 15 minutes. The terminal is roughly 2 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 5 minutes.
Flying off with the first light? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport the day before your Vancouver to LIS flight:
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
From central Vancouver, YXX is around 64 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour to reach the airport by car and 1 hour 30 minutes or so on public transport.
Make departure day worry-free — stay near Abbotsford Airport and know you'll be at your gate with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Vancouver to Lisbon Portela Airport flight:
Flights departing from YXX make it to their destination as scheduled 67.97% of the time.
About Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Vancouver to Lisbon Portela Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near LIS:
Explore without limits with a Lisbon Portela Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Klass Wagen, Goldcar or OK Mobility and find adventure across Lisbon and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Vancouver to Lisbon Portela Airport flight.
Getting from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to central Lisbon
Central Lisbon is roughly 6 kilometres from Lisbon Portela Airport. Journey times by car hire or cab will vary depending on time of day, so do a little research before your trip.
Travelling by public transport typically takes 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
Right now, 228 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Lisbon Portela Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 517 €. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Vancouver to LIS if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Vancouver to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS). June is when most people visit Lisbon. If you like things a bit more low-key, think about going in February.
Before locking in your Vancouver to LIS plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Lisbon, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Vancouver 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 Vancouver to Lisbon Portela Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Lisbon:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be difficult to know where to start. Belém, Pasteis de Belém and Real Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Belém are top sights which should be on any good Lisbon itinerary.
Explore more of Portugal
You've visited Lisbon, now it's time to discover other corners of Portugal. Travel around 274 kilometres north to Porto to tick off its popular sights. From Ribeira District to Rio Douro and Livraria Lello, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 177 kilometres north of Lisbon, Coimbra is another essential stop in Portugal. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Biblioteca Joanina, Old Cathedral of Coimbra (Se Velha de Coimbra) and Mesquita de Coimbra.
