Travelling from Portland Airport (PDX) to Cologne Airport (CGN): what you need to know
Cologne is nine hours ahead of Portland and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your PDX to CGN flight.
Flying during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to check out a new city along the way, look for a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Portland Airport to Cologne Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' London Heathrow Airport is a well-known stop between PDX and CGN.
How to find the cheapest flights from Portland Airport (PDX) to Cologne Airport (CGN)
315 € is the lowest price for a one-way Portland Airport to Cologne Airport flight. A return flight starts at 1.010 €. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from PDX to CGN if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price in each month when searching for your flight from Portland Airport to Cologne Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from PDX to CGN.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Portland Airport to Cologne Airport.
Handy information about Portland Airport (PDX)
You'll find PDX at 7000 NE Airport Way.
Portland Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 83% of flights that depart PDX land on time.
To reach Portland Airport from central Portland, it takes about 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near PDX? If you're catching an early flight from Portland Airport to Cologne Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Cologne Airport (CGN)
Book a hotel close to CGN if you're catching a late Portland Airport to Cologne Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Explore without limits with a Cologne Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Wheego, Flex To Go or Alamo and chase adventure across Cologne and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Cologne Airport about two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Cologne Airport (CGN) to central Cologne
Cologne Airport to central Cologne has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you around 20 minutes.
When to fly to Cologne Airport (CGN)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Portland Airport to Cologne Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Cologne. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in January.
When booking your flight from Portland Airport to Cologne Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Cologne, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from PDX to CGN in January. Temperatures average between -3ºC (27ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of Germany
Cologne has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Germany you'll want to see. Around 483 kilometres north-east of Cologne, a trip to Berlin will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall and Parliament Building.
Hamburg is another must-experience destination in Germany and is around 354 kilometres north-east of Cologne. No trip is complete without a visit to Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.
