Travelling from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Portland Airport (PDX): what you need to know
The timezone in Portland is UTC-8, which is eight hours behind Edinburgh.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Show up at the airport on time to board your EDI to PDX flight.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Edinburgh Airport to Portland Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between EDI and PDX include:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Portland Airport (PDX)
At the moment, $827 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Portland Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $1,353. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from EDI to PDX, book in advance. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price across the month when searching for your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Portland Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from EDI to PDX.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Edinburgh Airport to Portland Airport.
Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
73% of flights leaving from Edinburgh Airport reach their destination on time.
To reach Edinburgh Airport from central Edinburgh, it'll take about 25 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Have an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Portland Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near EDI:
Arriving at Portland Airport (PDX)
Reserve a hotel close to PDX if you have a late Edinburgh Airport to Portland Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Portland Airport rental car and discover Portland and beyond with your own set of wheels. Thrifty, Budget and Hertz are well-known companies to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Portland Airport around one week ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
When to fly to Portland Airport (PDX)
July is the most popular month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Portland Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Portland in March.
Lock in your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Portland Airport for August if you'd like to explore Portland during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from EDI to PDX in January. Temperatures average between -2ºC (28ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
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