Travelling from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Portland Airport (PWM): what you need to know
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Show up at the airport on time to catch your RIC to PWM flight.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Richmond Airport to Portland Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between RIC and PWM:
New York LaGuardia Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
Washington Dulles Airport
Handy information about Richmond Airport (RIC)
RIC is located at 1 Richard E. Byrd Terminal Drive.
Of all flights leaving Richmond Airport, 74% land on schedule at their destination.
Richmond Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Richmond. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of about 50 minutes when using public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to RIC? If you're catching an early flight from Richmond Airport to Portland Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Portland Airport (PWM)
If you have a late Richmond Airport to Portland Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near PWM:
Explore without limits with a Portland Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dollar, Budget or Hertz and chase adventure across Portland and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Portland Airport around one week before travelling.
Getting from Portland Airport (PWM) to central Portland
PWM is located at 1001 Westbrook Street.
Portland Airport to the centre of Portland has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 30 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Portland Airport (PWM)
Before booking your flights from Richmond Airport to Portland Airport, consider which time of year is best for you. High season in Portland offers a bustling atmosphere and lots to do, while the off-season brings cheaper hotel rates and smaller crowds.
The warmest month in Portland is July, with the temperature ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Lock in your flights from Richmond Airport to Portland Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from RIC to PWM in January. Temperatures average between -10ºC (14ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
New York is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Portland. Around 451 kilometres away to the south-west, well-known attractions include Central Park, Statue of Liberty and Metropolitan Museum of Art.
If you're eager to discover another corner of the United States, consider Boston, roughly 161 kilometres south-west of Portland. Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Freedom Trail and USS Constitution Museum are highlights.