Flying from Portland Airport (PDX) to Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV): what you need to know
Tel Aviv is ten hours ahead of Portland and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
To ensure you get on your PDX to TLV flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Portland Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport. Here are the top stopovers between PDX and TLV:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Portland Airport (PDX) to Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Portland Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport flight is $382. A round-trip fare right now is $925. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from PDX to TLV, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price across every month when searching for a flight from Portland Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from PDX to TLV by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Portland Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport.
Handy information about Portland Airport (PDX)
PDX is located at 7000 NE Airport Way.
Portland Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 83% of flights that depart PDX arrive at their destination as scheduled.
To get to Portland Airport from central Portland, it takes about 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 19 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Portland Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near PDX:
Arriving at Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV)
Consider staying in a hotel close to TLV if you have a late Portland Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport flight. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Hit the road running by picking up a Ben Gurion Intl Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Budget or Alamo and experience the lesser-explored corners of Tel Aviv and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Ben Gurion Intl Airport around three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV) to central Tel Aviv
From Ben Gurion Intl Airport, Tel Aviv is approximately 18 kilometers away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the center driving.
It typically takes 25 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV)
August is the busiest month for flights from Portland Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Tel Aviv in March.
Lock in your flight from Portland Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport for August if you'd like to visit Tel Aviv during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from PDX to TLV in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) on average.
Explore more of Israel
You've visited Tel Aviv, now it's time to explore more of Israel. Journey about 56 kilometers south-east to Jerusalem to check off its must-visit sights. From Old City of Jerusalem to Church of the Holy Sepulchre and Eastern Wall, your itinerary will be busy.
If there's time to check out another great destination in Israel, head for Haifa, about 80 kilometers north of Tel Aviv. Bahai Gardens, Bahá'í World Centre and Bahá’í Gardens Haifa (Bahá’í Holy Place) are highlights.