Flying from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Portland Airport (PDX): what you need to know
Portland is nine hours behind Berlin and is in the UTC-8 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your BER to PDX flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
During popular months such as September, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Portland Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between BER and PDX:
London Heathrow Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Reykjavik Keflavik Airport
Handy information about Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
Of all flights leaving Berlin Brandenburg Airport, 77% land on time at their destination.
Berlin Brandenburg Airport is around 27 kilometres from central Berlin. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near BER? If you're catching an early flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Portland Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Portland Airport (PDX)
If you're getting in on a late Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Portland Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these hotels near PDX:
Follow your own route with a Portland Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Thrifty, Budget or Hertz and find adventure across Portland and beyond.
Booking your ride from Portland Airport about one week ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Portland Airport (PDX) to central Portland
You'll find PDX at 7000 NE Airport Way.
Portland Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from central Portland. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Portland Airport (PDX)
The quietest month for a flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Portland Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Portland based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
When booking your flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Portland Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Portland, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from BER to PDX in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -2ºC (28ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United States
Seattle is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Portland. Around 241 kilometres away to the north, its best attractions include Space Needle, Pike Place Market and Seattle Skyline.
If you're ready to explore another well-known 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.