Flying from Portland Airport (PDX) to Athens International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Athens is ten hours ahead of Portland and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your PDX to ATH flight.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Portland Airport to Athens International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between PDX and ATH:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Washington Dulles Airport
Reykjavik Keflavik Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Portland Airport (PDX) to Athens International Airport (ATH)
At the moment, $645 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Portland Airport to Athens International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $1,376. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from PDX to ATH if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Portland Airport to Athens International Airport across the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from PDX to ATH.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Portland Airport to Athens International Airport.
Handy information about Portland Airport (PDX)
You'll find PDX at 7000 NE Airport Way.
Portland Airport has an excellent on-time performance, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from PDX arrive on schedule 83% of the time.
To get to Portland Airport from central Portland, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport takes about 40 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Portland Airport to Athens International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to PDX:
Arriving at Athens International Airport (ATH)
If you're getting in on a late Portland Airport to Athens International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near ATH:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Athens International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice to explore Athens and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Athens International Airport about three weeks before travelling.
When to fly to Athens International Airport (ATH)
The quietest month for a flight from Portland Airport to Athens International Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Athens based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Athens is July, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC and 37ºC. Lock in your flights from Portland Airport to Athens International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 4ºC and 14ºC. Search for cheap tickets from PDX to ATH around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Greece
You've seen Athens, now it's time to discover other corners of Greece. Journey around 306 kilometres north to Thessaloniki to check off its top sights. From Church of Agia Sofia to Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens, Larisa is another essential stop in Greece. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George.