FAQs about travel to Lisbon from Canada
Helpful information for passengers flying to Lisbon
How long is the flight to Lisbon, Portugal?
Depending on your departure airport, flying to Lisbon, Portugal, from Canada can take between 10 and 12 hours.
Flights from Toronto to Lisbon typically take 10 hours, whereas the flight from Vancouver to Lisbon takes around 12 hours. Note that your overall travel time may be longer, just depending on the connection time.
But before discovering the viewpoints, cobbled alleys, and delicious seafood that Lisbon is renowned for, how about exploring Reykjavík city's hotspots? When you book a flight to Lisbon with Icelandair you can add a Stopover in Iceland at no additional airfare.
Explore our full list of Canadian departure cities to find the best airport from which you can fly to Lisbon.
How early should I arrive at Lisbon Airport for an international flight?
If you haven’t been swept up by the charm of Portugal to the point where you decide to build a new life for yourself there, we suppose you’ll want to hop on board that flight back to Canada.
Lisbon Airport (LIS) recommends that travelers on international flights arrive at the airport at least 2 hours before their scheduled departure.
The good news is that the airport has cafes, restaurants, stores, and currency exchange in both arrivals and departures.
What airport will I fly to when traveling to Lisbon?
Icelandair flights land at Lisbon Airport (LIS), which is also known as Humberto Delgado Airport. Located just 20 minutes from the center of Lisbon, the airport is easy to reach by metro, bus, or taxi.
How do I get to the city center from Lisbon Airport?
Several bus lines travel from the airport to various parts of the city, and the red 'Aeroporto to Saldanha' metro line takes about 20 minutes to get between the airport and downtown Lisbon.
Travelers seeking the most comfort and convenience can take a taxi from outside the airport terminal. Taxi rides to central Lisbon are relatively quick and cost roughly €15 (including baggage fees, which are sometimes charged in addition to the taxi fare). We recommend travelers only pick up a taxi from the designated area and never accept a ride from someone who approaches them in the airport terminal.