Portland to Tripoli Flights

Portland International Airport

Flights from Portland depart from the Portland International Airport, located at 7000 NE Airport Way. The airport is approximately 22 miles south of downtown Portland and is serviced by 13 airlines, including Delta, Air Canada, Frontier and United. Orbitz.com makes it easy to book domestic and international flights from Portland. You don't have to scour the Internet to find cheap airline tickets. Orbitz.com searches all of the flights available to get you a ticket with a low fare.

Parking and Transportation

The Portland International Airport offers long-term parking for $19 per day. If you plan to leave your car at the airport for more than 90 days, you need to make prior arrangements with the airport's parking office. You can take a taxi from downtown Portland to the airport for approximately $32, so if you plan to leave your vehicle for more than two days, taking a taxi to the airport is a cheaper option. Streetcars also run from the downtown area to the airport, and streetcar tickets cost $2.40. If you need transportation when you arrive at your destination, Orbitz.com can reserve a rental car for you.

Dining at the Airport

If you want to grab a quick meal before your flight, the Portland International Airport has a variety of restaurant choices. You can stop in Starbucks or Coffee People for a quick snack. If you want a meal, you can eat at Wendy's, Sandoval's or Pizza Schmizza. Orbitz.com does more than book flights from Portland. The website has all of the tools you need to make sure your trip goes smoothly, giving you plenty of time to eat before your flight.

Tripoli Airport Information

Orbitz.com can help you find cheap flights to Tripoli, also known as Tripoli-of-the-West, the capital of Libya that is famous for its turquoise waters and whitewashed buildings. Visitors to Tripoli fly into Tripoli International Airport, located in the town of Qaser Ben Ghashir, approximately 21 miles from downtown Tripoli. The airport is a domestic and international destination for over 20 airlines, including Afriqiyah Airways, British Airways, Libyan Airlines, Austrian Airlines and Turkish Airlines. Domestic airlines offer low-fare shuttle service from Tripoli International Airport to other cities in the region.

Tripoli International Airport Transportation Options

The most reliable way to get from Tripoli International Airport to downtown Tripoli if you are not in town with a tour operator is take a taxi. A taxi ride to downtown should cost approximately $8 USD. If you share a taxi, you can split the fare. Tour operators and hotels offer free airport shuttle service to the downtown area for visitors with advance arrangements.

Weather Information for Tripoli

Tripoli experiences long, hot and dry summers and mild, wet winters. High summer temperatures often exceed 100°F. The average temperature in the winter fluctuates between 48°F and 64°F. Tripoli gets about 16 inches of rainfall in the winter months.

Popular Attractions in the Tripoli Area

The best way to visit the sights of Tripoli is to walk. Popular attractions include the Assaraya al-Hamra, also known as the Red Castle, a vast palace compound from the Ottoman period, the Gurgi and Karamanli mosques, the Arch of Marcus Aurelius and the Jamahiriya Museum. Orbitz.com can help you find deals on admission to area attractions and cheap flights to Tripoli.