Travelling from Portland Airport (PDX) to Split Airport (SPU): what you need to know
The timezone in Split is UTC+1, which is nine hours ahead of Portland.
Give yourself enough time to catch your PDX to SPU flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Portland Airport to Split Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some great stopovers between PDX and SPU include:
London Heathrow Airport
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Reykjavik Keflavik Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Portland Airport (PDX) to Split Airport (SPU)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Portland Airport to Split Airport flight is £217. A return fare right now is £632. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from PDX to SPU if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when looking for a flight from Portland Airport to Split Airport.
Finding cheap flights from PDX to SPU is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Portland Airport to Split Airport.
Handy information about Portland Airport (PDX)
You'll find PDX at 7000 NE Airport Way.
Portland Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from PDX land on schedule 83% of the time.
To get to Portland Airport from central Portland, it takes around 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 19 kms (12 miles) from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Portland Airport to Split Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near PDX:
Arriving at Split Airport (SPU)
If you have a late Portland Airport to Split Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these options near SPU:
Follow your own route with a Split Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from AVIA Rent, Carwiz or united rent a car and see more of Split and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Split Airport around one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from Split Airport (SPU) to central Split
Split Airport to central Split has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 24 kms (15 miles) away.
It takes roughly 40 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Split Airport (SPU)
Before securing your flights from Portland Airport to Split Airport, think about which time of year is best for you. Peak season in Split offers a bustling atmosphere and plenty to do, while low season brings cheaper hotel deals and fewer crowds.
When booking your flight from Portland Airport to Split Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Split, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC to 31ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from PDX to SPU in January. Average temperatures are between 1ºC and 12ºC then.
Explore more of Croatia
Split is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Croatia waiting to be discovered. About 257 kms (160 miles) north of Split, a visit to Zagreb will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Park Maksimir, Basilica of The Sacred Heart of Jesus and Zagreb Cathedral.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in Croatia, consider Rijeka, roughly 257 kms (160 miles) north-west of Split. Teatro Fenice, The St. Vitus Cathedral and Church of St. Nicholas are among its highlights.
