Flying from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Montreal: what you need to know
Approximately 6 hours 39 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Montreal.
The timezone in Montreal is UTC-4. The city is 4 hours behind Lisbon, where Lisbon Portela Airport is located.
The most popular route is from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL). You can choose from 160 services every week between these two airports. If you'd like to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from LIS to YUL is the 08:15 Air Transat option. If you prefer to travel later, the final departure is at 18:30 with TAP Air Portugal.
Give yourself enough time to make your flight from LIS to Montreal. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as June and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
You can book a nonstop flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Montreal that arrives at Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL).
You'll have your choice of carriers offering direct flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Montreal. Book your ticket with one of these:
Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from LIS to Montreal. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for the departures. Take a break from travelling at one of these popular options:
Mohamed V International Airport (CMN)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Logan International Airport (BOS)
If you have a passport from Portugal, you'll need an ETA to visit Canada. This applies when booking a cheap ticket from Lisbon Portela Airport to Montreal for tourism purposes. The rules may be different if you're travelling for work or other reasons. Always check the visa rules ahead of booking and definitely before flying.
Located around 10 kilometres from the centre of Lisbon, LIS can be reached in approximately 22 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 59 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Montreal? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near LIS:
How to find the cheapest flights from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Montreal
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Lisbon Portela Airport to Montreal is C$318. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$518. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book 8 months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from LIS to Montreal.
April is the cheapest month for tickets from Lisbon Portela Airport to Montreal. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
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Airports in Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to central Montreal is around 25 minutes by car. It's approximately 26 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes roughly 2 hours and 15 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Montreal. Reserve one of these accommodation options near YUL instead:
St. Hubert Airport (YHU)
Once your flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Montreal has hit the runway, you can make your way to the city centre in about 35 minutes by car. Central Montreal is roughly 40 kilometres from St. Hubert Airport (YHU).
You can also travel by public transport, which will take roughly 1 hour and 45 minutes.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel near YHU. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your flight from LIS to Montreal:
Best time to go to Montreal
August is the most popular month for flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Montreal. To steer clear of the crowds, plan your trip to Montreal in February when things are quieter.
Before you book a flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Montreal, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Montreal, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC to 28ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from LIS to Montreal in January when temperatures average between -19ºC and -2ºC.
More about Montreal
Start your Montreal trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Montreal, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Mount Royal Park, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal are attractions you won't want to skip in Montreal.
Complete your Montreal trip with a car rental
Pick one of our car rentals in Montreal and see the sights on your own schedule. Easily compare rates in one go to find your ideal ride after booking your hotel and cheap flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Montreal.
