Flying from Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Portland Airport (PDX): what you need to know
The timezone in Portland is UTC-8, which is nine hours behind Rome.
To ensure you get on your FCO to PDX flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Portland Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between FCO and PDX:
London Heathrow Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Calgary Airport
Handy information about Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
When it comes to Rome Fiumicino Airport's on-time performance, 78% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Rome Fiumicino Airport from central Rome, it takes around 40 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport usually takes 30 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Portland Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near FCO:
Arriving at Portland Airport (PDX)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Rome Fiumicino Airport to Portland Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near PDX instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Portland Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Thrifty, Budget or Hertz to explore Portland and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Portland Airport about one week in advance.
When to fly to Portland Airport (PDX)
July is the busiest month for flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Portland Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Portland in March.
Book your flight from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Portland Airport for August if you'd like to visit Portland during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 31ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from FCO to PDX in January. Temperatures average between -2ºC and 10ºC then.
Explore more of the United States
Seattle is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored after you've seen Portland. Around 241 kilometres away to the north, well-known attractions include Space Needle, Pike Place Market and Seattle Skyline.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in the United States, consider Spokane, about 467 kilometres north-east of Portland. Riverside State Park, Spokane Falls (Upper Falls) and Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes are among its highlights.