Flying from Nairobi to Portland International Airport (PDX): What you need to know
Portland International Airport is located in Portland. The city follows the UTC-8 timezone and is 11 hours behind Nairobi.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Nairobi to PDX. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during high season in general.
Airports in Nairobi
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling and maybe even explore another city. When browsing cheap flights from Nairobi to PDX leaving from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Located around 18 kms (11 miles) from central Nairobi, NBO can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your trip? Stay near Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Nairobi to Portland International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the ideal choice:
62% of flights departing from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL)
You can arrive at WIL from central Nairobi in approximately 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes to travel the 10 kms (6 miles) or so.
Get a head start on your holiday with an additional night away from home. Before your Nairobi to PDX flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Nairobi Wilson Airport:
Nairobi Wilson Airport has an on-time performance rate of 72%. This figure gives an insight into how frequently flights that depart from this airport land on schedule.
About Portland International Airport (PDX)
Have a late flight from Nairobi to Portland International Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near PDX and get cosy, quick:
Booking your ride around one week in advance of your Nairobi to Portland International Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
You'll find PDX at 7000 NE Airport Way.
Getting from Portland International Airport (PDX) to central Portland
Portland International Airport to the centre of Portland is around 10 kms (6 miles). If you're renting a car or taking a taxi, do some research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times will vary based on traffic and the time of day.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Nairobi to Portland International Airport (PDX)
£599 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Nairobi to Portland International Airport. Return flights start from £1,144. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Nairobi to PDX. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest Nairobi to Portland International Airport tickets throughout the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
You don't need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a better deal comes up on plane tickets from Nairobi to PDX.
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The best time to fly from Nairobi to Portland International Airport (PDX)
July is the busiest month for flights from Nairobi to Portland International Airport (PDX). Visit Portland in December for a more low-key escape.
Book a Nairobi to PDX plane ticket departing in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Portland to range from 12ºC to 31ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Nairobi to Portland International Airport in January when temperatures are between -2ºC and 10ºC.
More about Portland
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Portland right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Nairobi to Portland International Airport:
Your visit to Portland won't be complete without checking out the sights. Leading attractions that belong on your itinerary include Portland Japanese Garden, Peninsula Park Rose Garden and Beyond Van Gogh Portland.
Explore more of the United States
You've visited Portland, now it's time to discover more of the United States. Journey about 225 kms (140 miles) north to Seattle to tick off its top attractions. From Space Needle to Pike Place Market and Seattle Skyline, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Tacoma is another sought-after destination in the United States and is around 193 kms (120 miles) north of Portland. No journey is complete without a visit to LeMay - America's Car Museum, Chihuly Bridge of Glass and Point Defiance Park.
