Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Portland Airport (PDX): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Portland Airport is 10 hours 5 minutes.
The timezone in Portland is UTC-8, which is eight hours behind London.
Flights from LHR to PDX start at 14:20 — the first with British Airways. The last departure is at 15:40 with British Airways. In total, you can take your pick of six weekly London Heathrow Airport to Portland Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your LHR to PDX flight.
Flying during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Jetting into Portland (and then seeing more of the United States!) is a breeze with British Airways. This popular carrier has direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Portland Airport.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is British Airways.
British Airways is the most punctual carrier that offers LHR to PDX flights, with 70.0% of its services landing on time.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Portland Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between LHR and PDX:
Seattle / Tacoma International Airport
Vancouver International Airport
Reykjavik Keflavik Airport
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, 78% of flights complete their journey on time.
London Heathrow Airport is about 24 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of around 25 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel close to LHR? If you've booked an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Portland Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Portland Airport (PDX)
If you're arriving on a late London Heathrow Airport to Portland Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these hotels near PDX:
Hit the road running by picking up a Portland Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Thrifty, Budget or Hertz and experience the lesser-explored corners of Portland and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Portland Airport around one week ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
When to fly to Portland Airport (PDX)
July is the most popular month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Portland Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Portland in March.
Before locking in your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Portland Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Portland, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from LHR to PDX in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -2ºC (28ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United States
Seattle is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Portland. Around 241 kilometres away to the north, its top attractions include Space Needle, Pike Place Market and Seattle Skyline.
Spokane is another well-known destination in the United States and is around 467 kilometres north-east of Portland. No journey is complete without a visit to Riverside State Park, Spokane Falls (Upper Falls) and Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes.