Travelling from London to Portland International Airport (PDX): What you need to know
When organising a flight from London to Portland International Airport (PDX), you'll have a good choice of airports to take off from. Check out London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for your departure options. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
Around 10 hours is the typical travel time on a direct London to Portland International Airport flight.
Portland International Airport is located in Portland. The city runs on the UTC-7 timezone and is seven hours behind London.
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Portland International Airport (PDX) is the busiest route, with 6 direct services each week. You can get from LHR to PDX on British Airways's 2:20pm departure.
Your flight from London to PDX won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Heading off during a peak period like school or public holidays? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
You can find a direct flight from London to Portland International Airport (PDX) out of London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
British Airways is a well-known carrier that offers direct flights from London to Portland International Airport leaving from LHR.
British Airways is the airline most travellers choose for flights from LHR to PDX.
The carrier with the best on-time performance on this route is British Airways. Its services land as scheduled 68.57% of the time.
We make it a breeze to find cheap flights from London to PDX with a stopover. To explore all the options leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between LHR and PDX include:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
LHR is around 31 kms (19 miles) from central London. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to London Heathrow Airport? If you're catching an early flight from London to Portland International Airport, these stays will put you a quick hop from check-in:
68.18% of flights that depart London Heathrow Airport reach their destination on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Split up your flight from London to Portland International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross a new place off your list. Some popular stopovers between London Gatwick Airport and PDX include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
On public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in about 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 80 kms (50 miles) away, and getting there by car takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your London to PDX flight? Relax in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your break officially starts. These stays are expecting you:
69.26% of flights leaving London Gatwick Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Stansted Airport (STN)
You can book a plane ticket from London to Portland International Airport (PDX) out of Stansted Airport (STN) with a stopover. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) is a major connection point.
STN is roughly 64 kms (40 miles) from central London. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour. If you're planning to use public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Wake up, take it easy and still make your London to Portland International Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These hotels near Stansted Airport make departure day a breeze if you're jetting off early:
The on-time performance rate of STN is 64.73%. In other words, that's how frequently flights departing this airport arrive as planned.
About Portland International Airport (PDX)
Have a late flight from London to Portland International Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Stay at one of these hotels near PDX and be in snooze mode sooner:
Grab a Portland International Airport rental car and explore Portland and beyond with your own wheels. Thrifty, Budget and Hertz are popular outlets to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride around one week ahead of your London to Portland International Airport flight.
You'll find PDX at 7000 NE Airport Way.
Getting from Portland International Airport (PDX) to central Portland
Central Portland is around 6 miles from Portland International Airport. Journey times by cab or car hire will vary based on time of day and traffic conditions, so do a little research ahead of your trip.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Portland International Airport (PDX)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Portland International Airport is £270. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £392. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares may change.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from London to PDX. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
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The best time to fly from London to Portland International Airport (PDX)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from London to Portland International Airport (PDX). July is the busiest month to travel to Portland. If crowds aren't your thing, think about going in May.
Lock in a London to PDX plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Portland to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from London to Portland International Airport in December if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
More about Portland
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Portland right here. Check out these hotels after you've booked your flight from London to Portland International Airport:
Portland Japanese Garden and Voodoo Doughnut are just a couple of the top-rated attractions to add to your Portland to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Great Northwest.
Explore more of the United States
Seattle is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Portland. Around 225 kms (140 miles) away to the north, popular attractions include Pike Place Market, Space Needle and Seattle Skyline.
Around 193 kms (120 miles) north of Portland, Tacoma is another favourite stop in the United States. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to LeMay - America's Car Museum, Chihuly Bridge of Glass and Point Defiance Park.