Flying from Portland Airport (PDX) to Incheon International Airport (ICN): what you need to know
The timezone in Seoul is UTC+9, which is 17 hours ahead of Portland.
To ensure you catch your PDX to ICN flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Portland Airport to Incheon International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between PDX and ICN:
Seattle / Tacoma International Airport
San Francisco International Airport
Harry Reid International Airport
Handy information about Portland Airport (PDX)
The address for PDX is 7000 NE Airport Way.
Portland Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from PDX touch down on schedule 83% of the time.
Central Portland to Portland Airport is around 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes.
Have an early flight from Portland Airport to Incheon International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near PDX:
Arriving at Incheon International Airport (ICN)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Portland Airport to Incheon International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ICN instead:
Pick up a Incheon International Airport rental car and discover Seoul and beyond with your own wheels. WECAR, Hi Rent A Car and Alamo are top providers to choose from here.
Booking your ride from Incheon International Airport about four weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
When to fly to Incheon International Airport (ICN)
August is the busiest month for flights from Portland Airport to Incheon International Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Seoul in March.
The warmest month in Seoul is August, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Portland Airport to Incheon International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from PDX to ICN in January. Temperatures average between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) then.
Explore more of South Korea
Busan is just one of the many cities in South Korea waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Seoul. Around 322 kilometres away to the south-east, its best attractions include Gamcheon Culture Village, Haeundae Beach and Beautiful View Busan - Diamond Bridge.
Incheon is another favourite destination in South Korea and is around 56 kilometres west of Seoul. No journey is complete without visiting INSPIRE Arena, Wangsan Beach and Seokmodo Natural Forest.