Travelling from Portland Airport (PDX) to Gothenburg Landvetter Airport (GOT): what you need to know
Gothenburg is nine hours ahead of Portland and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your PDX to GOT flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Portland Airport to Gothenburg Landvetter Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between PDX and GOT include:
London Heathrow Airport
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Reykjavik Keflavik Airport
Handy information about Portland Airport (PDX)
PDX is located at 7000 NE Airport Way.
Portland Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from PDX land on schedule 83% of the time.
To get to Portland Airport from central Portland, it takes around 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of about 40 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Portland Airport to Gothenburg Landvetter Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near PDX:
Arriving at Gothenburg Landvetter Airport (GOT)
If you're coming in on a late Portland Airport to Gothenburg Landvetter Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these options near GOT:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Gothenburg Landvetter Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Hertz or Alamo to explore Gothenburg and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Gothenburg Landvetter Airport around one week ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Gothenburg Landvetter Airport (GOT) to central Gothenburg
From Gothenburg Landvetter Airport, Gothenburg is approximately 26 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
Travelling by public transport typically takes 30 minutes.
When to fly to Gothenburg Landvetter Airport (GOT)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Portland Airport to Gothenburg Landvetter Airport. September is the most popular month to visit Gothenburg. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Portland Airport to Gothenburg Landvetter Airport for July if you'd like to visit Gothenburg during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from PDX to GOT in February. Average temperatures are between -6ºC (21ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF) then.
Explore more of Sweden
Gothenburg has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Sweden you'll want to see. Around 402 kilometres north-east of Gothenburg, a visit to Stockholm will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Vasa Museum, Grona Lund and King's Garden.
Around 402 kilometres north-east of Gothenburg, Uppsala is another favourite stop in Sweden. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Uppsala Cathedral, Botanical Garden and The Church of Old Uppsala.
