Travelling from Portland Airport (PDX) to Bridgetown Airport (BGI): what you need to know
Bridgetown is four hours ahead of Portland and is in the UTC-4 timezone.
To ensure you catch your PDX to BGI flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you want to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Portland Airport to Bridgetown Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between PDX and BGI:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
New York Newark Airport
Miami International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Portland Airport (PDX) to Bridgetown Airport (BGI)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Portland Airport to Bridgetown Airport flight is $1,042. A return ticket is currently $1,080. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from PDX to BGI if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Portland Airport to Bridgetown Airport across the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
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Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Portland Airport to Bridgetown Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Portland Airport (PDX)
PDX is located at 7000 NE Airport Way.
Portland Airport has a strong on-time record, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from PDX arrive on schedule 83% of the time.
To get to Portland Airport from central Portland, it takes about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near PDX? If you're boarding an early flight from Portland Airport to Bridgetown Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Bridgetown Airport (BGI)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Portland Airport to Bridgetown Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near BGI instead:
Pick up a Bridgetown Airport rental car and explore Bridgetown and beyond with your own wheels. Drive A Matic, Stoutes and BAJAN CAR RENTALS are popular outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Bridgetown Airport about two weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Bridgetown Airport (BGI) to central Bridgetown
Bridgetown Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from the centre of Bridgetown. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
It'll take around 40 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Bridgetown Airport (BGI)
January is the most popular month for flights from Portland Airport to Bridgetown Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Bridgetown in March.
When reserving your flight from Portland Airport to Bridgetown Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. September is the warmest month in Bridgetown, with the temperature ranging from 27ºC (81ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
February sees average temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Look for cheap tickets from PDX to BGI around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Barbados
Speightstown is just one of the many cities in Barbados waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Bridgetown. Around 18 kilometres away to the north, check out popular attractions including Heywoods Beach, Grenade Hall Forest and Signal Station and Arlington House Museum.
Oistins is another standout destination in Barbados and is around 10 kilometres east of Bridgetown. No journey is complete without experiencing Silver Rock Beach, Enterprise Beach and Long Bay.