Flying from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS): what you need to know
Lisbon's timezone is UTC+0, making Lisbon six hours ahead of Calgary.
Leave enough time to catch your YYC to LIS flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
Right now, R 5,423 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Calgary International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 10,695. Remember that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from YYC to LIS if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when searching for your flight from Calgary International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from YYC to LIS by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Calgary International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport.
Handy information about Calgary International Airport (YYC)
You'll find YYC at 2000 Airport Road Northeast.
Of all flights leaving Calgary International Airport, 65.39% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To reach Calgary International Airport from central Calgary, it takes around 20 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to YYC? If you've booked an early flight from Calgary International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
If you're landing on a late Calgary International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these options near LIS:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Lisbon Portela Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Klass Wagen, Goldcar or OK Mobility and see more of Lisbon and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Lisbon Portela Airport around two weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to central Lisbon
Lisbon Portela Airport is roughly 10 kilometres from the centre of Lisbon. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour.
When to fly to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
The quietest month for a flight from Calgary International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport is January, while June is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Lisbon based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Lisbon is August, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from Calgary International Airport to Lisbon Portela Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Search for cheap tickets from YYC to LIS sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Portugal
You've visited Lisbon, now it's time to discover more of Portugal. Journey about 274 kilometres north to Porto to check off its popular sights. From Livraria Lello to Ribeira District and The Douro River, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 8 kilometres north-west of Lisbon, Amadora is another essential stop in Portugal. Experience major highlights starting with Jardim Porta do Viveiro Alfragide, Jardim Caracol do Victor Alfragide and Jardim e estatua Eduardo Jorge.