Traveling from Bengaluru Airport (BLR) to Portland Airport (PDX): what you need to know
The timezone in Portland is UTC-8, which is 13 hours 30 minutes behind Bengaluru.
To ensure you catch your BLR to PDX flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like November, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Bengaluru Airport to Portland Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between BLR and PDX:
London Heathrow Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
San Francisco International Airport
Handy information about Bengaluru Airport (BLR)
You'll find BLR at Kial Road, Devanahalli, Bengaluru, Karnataka 56030.
71% of flights that leave from Bengaluru Airport touch down at their destination on time.
To get to Bengaluru Airport from central Bengaluru, it takes around 1 hour 5 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 40 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Bengaluru Airport to Portland Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near BLR:
Arriving at Portland Airport (PDX)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Bengaluru Airport to Portland Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near PDX instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Portland Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Thrifty, Budget or Hertz and experience more of Portland and beyond.
For the best deal, book your ride from Portland Airport around one week ahead.
When to fly to Portland Airport (PDX)
The quietest month for a flight from Bengaluru Airport to Portland Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Portland based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
When reserving your flight from Bengaluru Airport to Portland Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Portland, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BLR to PDX sometime then if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
Portland is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of the United States waiting to be discovered. About 241 kilometers north of Portland, a visit to Seattle will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Space Needle, Pike Place Market and Seattle Skyline.
Spokane is another well-known destination in the United States and is around 467 kilometers north-east of Portland. No journey is complete without visiting Riverside State Park, Spokane Falls (Upper Falls) and Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes.