Travelling from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Portland Airport (PDX): what you need to know
Portland is nine hours behind Zurich and follows the UTC-8 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to catch your ZRH to PDX flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Handy information about Zurich Airport (ZRH)
When it comes to Zurich Airport's on-time performance, data shows 76% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Zurich to Zurich Airport is approximately 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
You can expect a trip time of about 10 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Zurich Airport to Portland Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near ZRH:
Arriving at Portland Airport (PDX)
Book a hotel close to PDX if you have a late Zurich Airport to Portland Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
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.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Portland Airport about one week before your trip.
Getting from Portland Airport (PDX) to central Portland
You'll find PDX at 7000 NE Airport Way.
Portland Airport to the centre of Portland has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to Portland Airport (PDX)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Zurich Airport to Portland Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Portland. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Zurich Airport to Portland Airport for August if you'd like to visit Portland during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 31ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from ZRH to PDX in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -2ºC and 10ºC on average.
Explore more of the United States
Portland is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of the United States just waiting to be explored. About 241 kilometres north of Portland, a trip to Seattle will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Space Needle, Pike Place Market and Seattle Skyline.
If you're eager to discover another great destination in the United States, head for Spokane, about 467 kilometres north-east of Portland. Riverside State Park, Spokane Falls (Upper Falls) and Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes are key highlights.