Travelling from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Brussels Airport (BRU): what you need to know
Brussels is eight hours ahead of Portland and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your PDX to BRU flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Travelling during a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Portland International Airport to Brussels Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between PDX and BRU:
Keflavik International Airport
O'Hare International Airport
Washington Dulles International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Brussels Airport (BRU)
R 5,939 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Portland International Airport to Brussels Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 8,756. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from PDX to BRU if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird rates.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price across every month when searching for a flight from Portland International Airport to Brussels Airport.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from PDX to BRU.
Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Portland International Airport to Brussels Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Portland International Airport (PDX)
You'll find PDX at 7000 NE Airport Way.
83.65% of flights departing from Portland International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule. With its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to be delayed when taking off from PDX.
Portland International Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Portland. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near PDX? If you're boarding an early flight from Portland International Airport to Brussels Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Brussels Airport (BRU)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Portland International Airport to Brussels Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near BRU instead:
Explore without limits with a Brussels Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Keddy By Europcar, Alamo or Europcar and see more of Brussels and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Brussels Airport about three weeks before you set off.
Getting from Brussels Airport (BRU) to central Brussels
Brussels Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from the centre of Brussels. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
It takes roughly 40 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Brussels Airport (BRU)
July is the most popular month for flights from Portland International Airport to Brussels Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Brussels in January.
When booking your flight from Portland International Airport to Brussels Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Brussels, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from PDX to BRU in January. Temperatures average between -2ºC (28ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) then.
Explore more of Belgium
Brussels has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Belgium waiting to be discovered. Around 48 kilometres south of Brussels, a visit to Charleroi will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Parc Gobbe, Maison Dermine (art déco — 1921) and Parc Ligny.
Liege is another favourite destination in Belgium and is around 88 kilometres east of Brussels. No trip is complete without seeing Gare de Liege-Guillemins, Curtius Museum and Montagne de Bueren.
