Travelling from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Portland International Airport to Frankfurt Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 10 hours.
Frankfurt is eight hours ahead of Portland and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Get to the airport on time to catch your PDX to FRA flight.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Condor has direct flights from Portland International Airport to Frankfurt Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Frankfurt — and maybe even more of Germany if your schedule allows.
Most passengers choose to travel with Condor on this route.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Portland International Airport to Frankfurt Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between PDX and FRA:
Vancouver International Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Portland International Airport to Frankfurt Airport flight is $528. A return fare right now is $1,158. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Get cheap tickets from PDX to FRA by booking eight months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Organise your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Portland International Airport to Frankfurt Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Portland International Airport to Frankfurt Airport.
Handy information about Portland International Airport (PDX)
PDX is located at 7000 NE Airport Way.
Portland International Airport has a strong on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from PDX arrive on schedule 83.65% of the time.
Portland International Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Portland. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
Have an early flight from Portland International Airport to Frankfurt Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to PDX:
Arriving at Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Reserve a hotel close to FRA if you're taking a late Portland International Airport to Frankfurt Airport flight. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Frankfurt Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Wheego, Alamo or OK Mobility and explore beyond Frankfurt's usual tourist stops.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Frankfurt Airport about three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt
From Frankfurt Airport, Frankfurt is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes around 35 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
April is the most popular month for flights from Portland International Airport to Frankfurt Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Frankfurt in January.
The warmest month in Frankfurt is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 28ºC. Book your flights from Portland International Airport to Frankfurt Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between -4ºC and 7ºC. Look for cheap tickets from PDX to FRA around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Germany
Frankfurt has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Germany you should also see. Around 418 kilometres north-east of Frankfurt, a visit to Berlin will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
Around 386 kilometres north of Frankfurt, Hamburg is another favourite stop in Germany. No visit is complete without checking out Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.