Flying from Prague Airport (PRG) to Portland Airport (PDX): what you need to know
Portland's timezone is UTC-8, making Portland nine hours behind Prague.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your PRG to PDX flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time such as September? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Prague Airport to Portland Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between PRG and PDX:
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Handy information about Prague Airport (PRG)
74% of flights that leave from Prague Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
To get to Prague Airport from central Prague, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to PRG? If you're boarding an early flight from Prague Airport to Portland Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Portland Airport (PDX)
Consider booking a hotel near PDX if you have a late Prague Airport to Portland Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Portland Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Thrifty, Budget or Hertz and explore beyond Portland's main sights.
Booking your ride from Portland Airport about one week in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Portland Airport (PDX) to central Portland
You'll find PDX at 7000 NE Airport Way.
Portland Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from the centre of Portland. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
It takes roughly 40 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Portland Airport (PDX)
July is the most popular month for flights from Prague Airport to Portland Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Portland in March.
The warmest month in Portland is August, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Book your flights from Prague Airport to Portland Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Search for cheap tickets from PRG to PDX around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
Portland has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of the United States just waiting to be explored. Around 241 kilometres north of Portland, a visit to Seattle will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Space Needle, Pike Place Market and Seattle Skyline.
If you want to check out another side of the United States, head for Spokane, roughly 467 kilometres north-east of Portland. Riverside State Park, Spokane Falls (Upper Falls) and Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes are highlights.