Flying from Portland Airport (PDX) to Dubrovnik Airport (DBV): what you need to know
The timezone in Dubrovnik is UTC+1, which is nine hours ahead of Portland.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your PDX to DBV 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 wise move.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Portland Airport to Dubrovnik Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between PDX and DBV:
London Heathrow Airport
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
New York Newark Airport
Handy information about Portland Airport (PDX)
You'll find PDX at 7000 NE Airport Way.
Portland Airport has a strong on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from PDX land at their destination as scheduled 83% of the time.
To get to Portland Airport from central Portland, it takes around 20 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport takes about 40 minutes.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near PDX. Whether you're taking an early flight from Portland Airport to Dubrovnik Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Dubrovnik Airport (DBV)
If you're arriving on a late Portland Airport to Dubrovnik Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these options near DBV:
Follow your own route with a Dubrovnik Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Green Motion, AVIA Rent or Carwiz and experience more of Dubrovnik and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Dubrovnik Airport around two weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) to central Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik Airport to the centre of Dubrovnik has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Dubrovnik Airport (DBV)
The quietest month for a flight from Portland Airport to Dubrovnik Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Dubrovnik based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Dubrovnik is August, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your flights from Portland Airport to Dubrovnik Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 2ºC and 12ºC. Look for cheap tickets from PDX to DBV around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Croatia
Dubrovnik has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Croatia you should also see. About 386 kilometres north-west of Dubrovnik, a visit to Zagreb will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Park Maksimir, Basilica of The Sacred Heart of Jesus and Zagreb Cathedral.
Around 161 kilometres north-west of Dubrovnik, Split is another essential stop in Croatia. Experience major highlights starting with Diocletian's Palace, Old Split and Peristil.
